When I had my first baby, I was always wondering what came next—the next milestone, the next nap, the next stage.
This time, with Shiloh, I’ve found myself slowing down.
One of my favorite little moments happens almost every day. After she’s done eating, she’ll rest her tiny cheek against my chest, let out the sweetest little sigh, and just… stay there. She doesn’t need anything. She isn’t crying. She simply wants to be close.
It’s such a small moment that most people would never notice, but it’s become my reminder to stop looking ahead and just be here. The little moment I wish I’d known to treasure sooner was simply slowing down. I spent so much time chasing milestones with my first baby that I almost missed the beauty of the ordinary. Now, when Shiloh falls asleep on my chest after a feeding, I remind myself that these quiet moments are the milestone.
After spending time in the NICU, I don’t take those quiet cuddles for granted. Laundry can wait. Dishes can wait. These sleepy snuggles won’t.
If I could tell a new mom one thing, it would be this: don’t worry so much about doing everything “right” that you forget to enjoy the little moments. One day, they’ll be the memories you miss the most. 
What little moment with your baby do you hope you’ll never forget?
You’re absolutely right!! Everything else can wait. There will always be laundry to fold, dishes to wash & countertops to wipe down. But our babies won’t stay this little for long.
