What is your name, your baby's name, and baby's age?
My name is Angel Marie Walters
My babies name is Lilliana Phoenix Browning
She is 9 months old.
How was your (or your partner's) pregnancy?
My pregnancy was alright, it was pretty easy for the most part.
How did you prepare for childbirth?
Having the baby daddy there with me
all my family and friends
Was your birthing experience easier, harder or as you expected it to be?
easier, I'm terrified of needles so I got over that fear, you just want the baby out.
What one piece of advice would you give to expecting parents about childbirth?
easier, I'm terrified of needles so I got over that fear, you just want the baby out
Describe the first 7 days with your newborn.
It was alright, Lilli is the most serious baby you'll ever meet, she slept almost all day
Bottle or Breast?
Breast.
Who is on diaper duty?
Me
What resource was the most helpful to you during the first 2 months (book, website, person, anything).
My mother, my family pops out babies like it's their job, I've been around a lot of babies.
Was there an age when it "suddenly got easier"?
Not really, like I said, Lilliana is so serious, she only cries when she wants something or needs it
What type of stroller do you use?
My old one from when I was a baby
What was the best newborn gift you received?
DIAPERS!!!
What is your current can't-live-without gear for baby?
Her books and her Graduates Puffs
Are you getting any "me" time?
Yes I am! My mother sometimes watches the baby and it's so nice!
I usually take Lilli out for walks for me time. I love spending time with her.
What did you find most surprising about your newborn?
that she didn't cry as much as I thought!