It took 36 hours of labor to bring you into this world. If you asked me at the start of it I would have told you I wasn’t strong enough. Honestly, if you asked me during, I might have said the same.
Then right when I felt like I had nothing left to give, the doctor said it would be a few more rounds of pushes and you would be here. I summoned everything I had in me and there you were. Screaming at the top of your lungs as if we disturbed your peaceful slumber.
A lot of people describe what it’s like to meet your child for the first time. The best way I can describe meeting you is that you were everything I could have hoped for yet nothing I could have imagined.I didn’t know this type of love was possible until meeting you.
I’ll admit, motherhood isn’t easy. I’m in a perpetual state of exhaustion and confusion. I don’t think I’ve Googled more in my life. Every time I think I’ve cracked the code that is you, you change things up!
Here’s a few things that we know about you that haven’t changed…for now. You hate being cold and having onesies being pulled over your head. You’re coming around to diaper changes and bath time. You are a very loud sleeper, but your father and I are happy someone in the house is getting some rest. Your eyes aren’t open often, but when they are open they’re so beautiful. Even when it’s four in the morning.
In just one month you’ve turned our worlds upside down. You have brought so much joy to the entire family’s life. While it does feel like time is flying, I am so excited to get to know you more as you grow. I love you so much, Billie Harlow! Thank you for being the best addition to our world.
Happy one month earth side ❤️
xoxo Mommy
Alexa Alfonso 