Two weeks ago today, I gave birth to my third baby boy, Mateo!
What I’m Learning –
- My body did an incredible thing growing a human for nearly 40 weeks.
- A third C-section does not mean I’m “used to it.” In fact, it means my body deserves more grace in healing.
- Every. Baby. Is. Different.
- The big brother responsibility is serious and real.
- I can and will carry my baby as much as I want without guilt.
While there’s more, I’m also embracing slowness (vs urgency) and partially done (vs perfection).
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Congratulations! It sounds like you’re going easy on yourself. You certainly deserve that. Enjoy your sweet baby and your family.
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Oh, Congratulations! Embrace each precious moment and snuggle that baby (and all the others!) close.
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Congratulations!! As a fellow mother-of-three, all via emergency c-sections (I’m super determined!), I can tell you that yes, unequivocally, you need more grace, time, & stillness as you begin this next part of the journey. Rest and sink into the moments that surround you…I am impressed you found time to write!
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Congratulations, Britt! I have a friend with a Mateo- great name! You amaze me (my babies are 30 and 32 and not living at home and I still almost did not write today because I was feeling “too busy” yet here you are!
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I’m with Erika!! SO glad you found a moment to craft this gorgoeous blog post to celebrate Mateo!! Years from now, he will enjoy reading about his life at 2 weeks. So much effort and love to bring him into the world. COngratulations!!!
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What beautiful sentiments shared today. I, too, have had 3 c-sections and found wonderful wisdom in the extra grace needed to heal. Embracing slowness has been one of my goals for travel this year – – to slow down, take the time to enjoy the small moments and the small landmarks instead of the big tourist draws. There is more beauty there, and being able to pause and savor is a true blessing.
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I add to the congratulations and also to the “good for you to find time to write!” Mostly I see this as a beautiful love letter to your body, self, and family. And yes, hold that baby Mateo as much as you want ❤
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Congratulations! Wishing you all health and love!
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Congratulations! Enjoy that little one but do also take care of you. A lot to do with three guys in the house. What Fun!
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Britt,
Congratulations! Mateo is beautiful, and w/ three littles in the house, I don’t know how you found time to blog! Be gentle w/ yourself.
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Congratulations on this new addition to your family. Enjoy holding and loving this new precious baby boy, but also listen to your body and give it the rest it needs and deserves.
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Congratulations! Mazel tov, as some would say! That child is gorgeous and wonderful and PERFECT. I’m so glad and grateful you came up for just a moment of air to share this news, Britt! And your post is a good reminder for new parents – heck, really ANYONE – to show themselves grace and compassion. Just…WONDERFUL.
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Congratulations! Mateo is one precious baby boy!
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Congratulations mama!!!
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Congratulations! He is just precious!
This is a post you will absolutely cherish coming back to over and over as he grows.
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Congratulations to you and your revelations to embrace slowness and partially done…and cuddling, cuddling, cuddling! 🙂
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