And Then She Smiled
August 22, 2008 by Comments (5)
During the first few weeks we brought LG (little girl) home, she pretty much just slept, ate and pooped. To be honest, she wasn’t alone in that routine, it’s really all we had time for as well.
As we approached 2 or 3 weeks, she was a lot more alert and awake. It was during that time that we noticed a little smile every now and again. It was just a little crack of a smile, but our pediatrician and parents alike played the part of Major Buzzkill and told us it was “likely just gas”.
We move forward a couple of weeks and the smile became more noticeable (and less gas powered). It was the funniest, cutest and one of the most rewarding moments as new parents. But the smiling sessions were brief and on her terms, we could not induce them.
Well, times have certainly changed. We are at the 12-week mark now and I don’t think a waking hour goes by where she doesn’t crack at least one smile. And the smiling bouts are usually coupled with belly laughs and squealing; It’s pretty amazing.
Photo Credit: ntr23
It is like a shot of pure adrenaline into the veins. Nothing beats it.
Seeing the little guy smile was a major step for me. It’s tough caring for a person day and night who doesn’t give any positive feedback, especially when negative reviews are delivered immediately and at full volume.
Oh, man, I so cannot wait. I’ve been living day-to-day on the gassy smiles. Thanks for the preview!
Yea – my daughter is in the gassy powered smiley phase…it’s still cute and she always seems to do it when I’m holding her. Good times.
I have to say the “real” smile is what melts your heart. It’s like crack for parents! The best part is that at 13 months – it keeps getting better with the hugs and kisses.