Mother to Mother

This post is to honor, respect, and show appreciation to the mothers who have raised their daughters to be women whom they respect and to mothers who respect their daughters.

I am blessed to have my Mom here with me for 6 months to help out with my daughter. Well really, I am blessed to have the Mother that I have, and we were both blessed to have the Mother she had.

My maternal grandmother Mary Margaret Jones was the epitome of womanhood. I know that it is because of the foundation that she laid for her daughters that I am blessed by the type of mother that I have. Yes, she is here to help me with Sloane, but she is NOT here to raise Sloane, nor tell me how to do so. Yes, I turned out good, great in my Mom's eyes, with the Grace and Mercy of God, but there is always room for improvement! I respect my Mom for respecting me not only as a woman, but now as a wife and mother.

When my Mom would visit me in California when I was single, she always respected and honored the way I lived in my home. There can only be ONE woman in a house, and I am the woman of my house. Period. When I visit my Mom in her home, she is the woman of her house. Period. It may sound simple, but it isn't and I am just thankful that my Mom "gets it."

It is my prayer that I pass this along to my daughter as my Grandmother did to my Mom, and my Mom too me.

No, Sloane is not my Mother's first grandchild. However, she has stated on more than one occasion that when your daughter has a child it is a different experience then when your son has a child, and my Mom can now say she has experienced both. Is this a negative feeling or experience, no. She just feels blessed to have seen the daughter that she gave life to experience the same miracle. Different...

I don't know the feeling, and I pray that I am blessed to experience my daughter give birth as well. What I can say is that I do know what it feels like to have a Mother who is nurturing and continues to do so even to her adult daughter, who is now a mother, and needs it more today than she did yesterday...

Thanks Momma! I Love You!

Forever I am...Sloane’s Mommy

Sloane in Pictures...

She is our Blessing from God

Sloane means Warrior

Personality!

Donner un bisous' (Giving a kiss)

Santa won't catch me awake!

                                                                       

Monogram is a Must!

She always has a smile for Mommy

Forever I am...Sloane’s Mommy

Where did the Month Geaux!

They say enjoy the time when they are newborns because it will fly by! Literally! I couldn't agree more! I can't believe that a month has already passed this Mommy by!

The first month of being Sloane's Mom has been an adventure! I wouldn't change a thing! From the feedings at 3:15 a.m., to the smiles brought on by gas. This little girl keeps her Mommy on her toes! She is progressing so well, her Daddy and I couldn't be happier. I decided early on that I would breast feed, though I knew it would be a challenge I was determined to do it for my baby. Well, Sloane has made it quite easy for me this first month.

The first night she literally fed every two hours! We both had to get used to one another, and after a week we were both very happy and comfortable. Even though my diet has changed a bit and I can no longer indulge in certain foods and wine, at the end of the day it of course benefits my daughter, but me as well.

I was always concerned about my post pregnancy weight, even though I only gained roughly 20 pounds, I became SUPER paranoid once I found out I had to have a cesearean. I REFUSE to have a kangaroo pouch! I have moved from a M.I.L.F. in training to a M.I.L.F.! My husband and Mom continue to tell me I look amazing after giving birth one month ago, but of course I am harder on myself than anyone else. Well at 8 weeks post-Ceasar I am happy with my progress, and I cannot WAIT to get back to doing Cross-Fit and working out! I however, must give credit to the Original Belly Bandit and the B.F.F. or Body Formulated Fit Belly Bandit. They DEFINITELY helped get my stomach back to its normal size. I would recommend them BOTH!

At the end of the day this first month of being Sloane's Mom has been amazing. It has truly opened my eyes to what my Mom always described as a love that goes beyond words...

Forever I am...Sloane’s Mommy