George Bear is seven weeks old already. I have zero idea where the time has gone; it has flown by + I’m a little emotional about it.
I spend my days and nights with GBB and we have plenty of mama + baby bonding; it’s what we do. Our little dude wakes up every morning with a twinkle in his eye and a smile; he is so happy to be here.
I know what his squeals and squawks mean. I know how he likes to be burped. And I know that, as his mommy, I can soothe and comfort him like no one else. I have never felt more important + loved.
When we got pregnant, I knew that I wanted Aaron to be able to bond with George from the get-go. It’s hard sometimes for daddies to feel needed. I get it. Baby needs mommy to survive, literally.
Right after George was born, hubs was the first one to hold him and do some comforting skin-on-skin. It was perfect. George even tried to get some milk from daddy’s nips. He’s so cheeky + was set to be a breastfeeding champ from the very beginning.
I’ve been pumping most days (unless GBB is going through a growth spurt/cluster feed marathon and is on me 24/7!) and daddy bottle feeds little man when he gets home/after dinner/or when GBB is hungry. I’ve started my freezer supply too so when I’m ready for some alone mama time (yes, I said when I’m ready…), there will be no problems with daddy bottle feeding + hanging with our little dude.
Daddy is also the bath king and has been since day one. I’ve given George one bath by myself in 7 weeks and only because it was a blow-out + it was just best to get in the tub! My husband is also the swaddle master; George gets the daddy special + it’s magical. Oh, and George likes to nap on daddy on the weekends when we’re watching baseball. It’s so cute.
It is so important that baby gets to bond with his daddy and I just know that my future consists of a whole lot of daddy-George dates + guaranteed I’ll be begging to be a part of all the fun. And I seriously cannot wait for Little League. Is it too early to register? Ha.
Hey mamas, how does your baby bond with daddy? Let me know in the comments below!
XO