Henry is four weeks old today. It seems like an eternity and a second ago simultaneously that I was wondering if the light cramps I’d been feeling were actually the start of labour and we were making the final checks of our hospital bags.
It is amazing how much Henry has changed already. We look back at his photos from his first day with us and can’t believe how much he has grown. He no longer fits in his newborn clothes and it won’t be long until he’s too big for his moses basket. Those sleepy early days are over and he’s now bright-eyed and alert, keen to explore his surroundings.
Yesterday evening he smiled at me. We know the baby books say 6 weeks for a first smile, and we’ve seen him do it in his sleep, knowing it doesn’t mean anything, but this time it was different. He’d awoken from his slumber and I went over to say hello. He looked right at me and his beautiful lips curled upwards gently. Matt and I looked at each other, wide eyed, and asked ‘did he just smile?!’ We turned back to him, and a few seconds later, he did it again. It made our day! True smile or not, it made my heart flutter (and brought a tear to my eye!) and I can’t wait for the day that grins and giggles are a regular part of our day.
These are a few of my favourite things…
I love looking at him and seeing Matt’s features. His deep set eyes, his top lip, his little wrinkled forehead. I love breastfeeding him and having his small hands resting on my chest as he gazes up at me. I love how he throws up his arms to stretch after a feed, and the funny faces he makes. I love his chubby cheeks and his big squashy lips. His 4D scans really did show an accurate picture of his face. I love how he follows our faces with his eyes and turns his head to look at us. I love when he’s contentedly sleeping in my arms, making his sweet little sighing noises, and I can feel his breath on me. I stare at him in wonder and I’m amazed that I’m holding our child in my arms, our tiny precious person.
The past four weeks have brought so much magic and happiness into our home, and I can’t wait to discover more about our little boy with each new day.
Such a beautiful post Amy! Henry looks and sounds adorable, the pictures are so lovely. xo
Beautiful! He is precious!
Henry is gorgeous 🙂
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What a beautiful post Amy, you have some amazing photos there. He is just adorable! x
This is such a lovely post Amy, you and Matt really deserve to have such a beautiful baby. The picture of Henry and Matt together is so precious!
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This is sooooo precious and so is Henry. From the bottom of my heart I'm so happy for you! Best of luck with everything.
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Sending you loads of warm wishes to your family! X
What a gorgeous little boy! Henry is a lovely name too
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Beautiful post. This makes me so excited for January. It brings a tear to my eye. X
I really enjoy reading this post… My little one yesterday celebrated 9 months, I was thinking 9 months of pregnancy and now – 9 months of being mom is the most pretty time of my life… And how many nice moments are waiting for us!!! 🙂
So precious 🙂
I'm so happy for you both, you deserve all the luck and happiness in the world <3
He is beautiful! Congratulations 🙂
Kate x
So happy for you both, he's adorable, so gorgeous!
Congratulations
Claudia xx
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Aw, so lovely! He's gorgeous. xx
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He's so cute! Congratulations again 🙂 My son is now 5 months and beams when you go into him from his nap and giggles when you talk and play with him, so adorable, it's wonderful watching them grow and change every day. xx
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That third picture of him melts my heart Amy, he is just absolutely beautiful 🙂
Congratulations once again.
Amy x
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He's so beautiful! Congratulations!
I'm loving every single one of your posts at the moment. They are all so beautiful and this one has to top it off. Henry is absolutely gorgeous! Love his little beanie hat too.
So glad everything is going perfect for you 🙂
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Beautiful post, Thomas first smiled at me around 4 weeks everyone said it was probably wind but this smile was different it was when I was talking to him and he smiled at me he eyes lit up which told me it was a proper loving smile
Love this post so much! Henry is just so handsome, and I can't believe it's already been four weeks! Where's the time gone?! x
What a beautiful post. Congratulations again. And enjoy every minute. x
Oh my, he is a cutie. Gorgeous photos xx
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Aahh Amy what a beautiful little update! Henry is just so precious in his little bobble hat!
So lovely to hear he is smiling at you 🙂 xx
Such a lovely update Amy. What gorgeous little feet, baby toes are beyond beautiful! Such precious photos, Henry is so handsome! xx
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So adorable!!
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Adorable pictures! Are you still coming to the Instagram meet up on the 7th? Xx