Monday, 12 November 2012

Cleanliness clearly isn't next to godliness...

Bringing up a supreme being is not easy. Emily has 2 full-time minders at her beck and call 24hrs a day. Those minders are working hard learning the ropes - they've read the countless hospital leaflets, they've googled everything, and one of them even read a big book on the subject (the other confesses he was somewhat intimidated by the size of the book). And just when they think they have it all sorted, then the supreme being shifts the universe half a degree and they have to start their learning all over...
A Jedi's strength flows from the Force (particularly when wearing a new hat from Aunty Zan)

All my life I thought babies loved bathtime. The genetic blueprint for Emily was all there... Emily spent 9 months in Mummy's 'tummy bath'. Mummy spent 9 months trying to immerse her tummy in the bath. We even went to the length of giving birth in the bath...We researched, got taught and rehearsed bathtime over and over again. What could possibly go wrong?

Lulling the parents into a false sense of security

Emily 'enjoying' her first bath

So cleanliness clearly isn't next to godliness. It isn't even in the same neighbourhood. Did anyone ever have a religous experience whilst dusting? No. And nor did we whilst bathing our beautiful daughter. Your baby's tears are stressful...Emily's cry buries its way in through my ears and makes straight for my heart. It means I can't fail to react. 

Lesson 3 - Your baby crying is not good for your health.

My mum says that a baby's cry is all it has to let you know it's not happy. It's a powerful weapon, one we prefer not to be deployed and one to be avoided where possible.

Still, all that said, she is a very happy soul really. And whilst tears occasionally happen we are lucky as she is easily placated. We are learning that a babies world is a delicately balanced equilibrium. Trying to maintain that balance is our job as parents. Sometimes its not easy but the rewards for doing so are manifold and great, creating memories that last a lifetime. One cuddle makes it all worthwhile...



 
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4 comments:

  1. Anonymous12 November 2012 at 12:28

    So cute, love her wee hat. God im so desperate for another baby, they totally change your life. This was a fab idea (the blog) im loving it. Keep up the good work.xx love from the Doherty's.xx

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  2. The Gurney Family12 November 2012 at 21:37

    That photo with the hat is superb. She does look very Jedi-like. Absolutely gorgeous. Lovin' it Nigel. Auntie Leeloo x

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  3. the kellys13 November 2012 at 07:39

    Hee hee, i remember Finnan's first bath and i remember the decision shortly afterwards that since they dont really do very much (its not like they are running around in muddy gardens after all) they can't get that dirty so bath maybe ooh, once a week was fine?! And he was a water birth too (sigh). Don't worry he learned to love it eventually and so will Emily - may the force be with you (and not agin you!) Wendy x

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  4. Unknown13 November 2012 at 20:54

    Okay, okay, I feel I need to say a few words in defence of my niece's recent behaviour around bath time.

    Let's take a moment to see it from her point of view!!!

    She is happily lying in her Moses basket, minding her own business. She has just enjoyed a lovely long sleep. She is all wrapped up in her blanket wearing her new cool hat. All is quiet, all is peaceful, all is well with the world.

    Then suddenly without any warning, she is removed from her little haven, stripped stark naked and laid into a plastic bath full of "WARM" (and when we say warm we really mean cold) water.

    Kind of get where she's coming from......

    Jenny xx

    ps adorable photos of Emily, keep up the blogging Nigel its great xxx


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