What a blessing it was to have Lincoln in the studio for his newborn photography session! Photographing this sweet family has become tradition for me... and I'm thankful that Lincoln's mom loves tradition!
I have many favorite portraits from his session, so it was really hard to choose a few for the blog! I asked Leah to share a little of her heart about being a mom... you can just hear the godly wisdom and feel peace through what she has said!
How did you come up with Lincoln's name?
Classic and Family Honoring...
I love classic, older names (My daughter’s name is Georgia). So the name Lincoln just stuck with my husband and myself. His middle name, Ray is a familial name. My husband Josh’s middle name is Raymond, after his grandfather. My grandfather’s middle name is Ray and my mom’s middle name is LaRae.
Is there anything about parenting a newborn baby that has surprised you?
Since Lincoln isn’t my first, I didn’t think I would be surprised by much, but every baby is so different. He is content, once his belly is full, to lay in an S lounge pillow or swing without being held or swaddled. That is not true of my first baby.
Favorite thing about being a new mom?
When time allows... with having two little ones so close in age, I love how peaceful newborns and infants are when they fall asleep while you’re holding them. There is such trust and comfort on their part. The security that I can provide to my baby is like no other.
What’s the most useful newborn baby product you have?
I love wearing my baby using a wrap especially for that newborn to young infant age to help support their little bodies. There are many different kinds of baby wearing wraps, but I love my Boba.
If you could tell an “about to be a first-time mom” anything, what would it be?
Society and culture often talk about super moms and how they can do it all. In that early stage, my biggest piece of advice is to not feel like you have to be able to do it all without asking for help. There is strength in recognizing that you need a little help to get through those early weeks.
What's been the hardest part about being a mom to a newborn?
The hardest part about being a mom to a newborn can also be the best part as well. I can meet every need that my newborn has as a mom. I can comfort him, I can feed him, I can meet all of his needs and wants at this stage. That is also the hard part. I tell my husband sometimes that I am always needed and there’s not a time in the day when I’m not needed by one of our children. there are certain things that only I can provide for our children and it takes a toll on you physically and emotionally. It is only a season of life though, so trying to see the bigger picture - as your child grows there will be times they no longer need you to meet all of their needs as they become more self-sufficient - so trying to enjoy the tiring and “needy” days is my goal in this newborn season of life.
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