Before having my second baby, I had serious doubts that I could love another baby as much as I loved my first. It sounds silly, I know, but I didn't think I had any more love to give. But then, Coco came into our lives with her happy and laid-back disposition, and I fell in love all over again. I seriously marvel every day at how much I love her.
Now at three months in, I feel like we're finally getting into a groove as a family of four. Ruby is no longer super jealous and loves her sister (most of the time), I'm no longer crying every day from lack of sleep and hormonal emotions. And, I no longer feel guilty for getting take-out or delivery because I just cannot make daily meals from scratch while wrangling two kids. We are finally figuring out how to just do this thing the best that we can.
Here's a look back at our last three months of Coco. Babies change so much in the first few months of life that it's fun to see how they start to look like the person they'll become…
I also shot some lying down photos this time around…
Some people like to do the same outfit and same background for their monthly baby photos, but I like to keep a couple things the same (the chair she's sitting on, the size of the number), but have her outfit and the background blanket change every month. She has too many cute outfits that she outgrows so fast that it's nice to get to remember them from these photos.
Big sister always makes a cameo. Ruby likes to pretend to take the monthly photos of Coco with her toy camera and then she can't help but get in there, too.
And because I love seeing how everyone does their monthly photos, I've added a few of my favorites on my Oh Baby board right here for some inspiration!
{Mini pinata numbers by Katie K. Franklin. Coco's Outfits – 1 Month: Boden onesie, Thief & Bandit leggings, 2 Month: Rylee & Cru onesie, Little Hip Squeaks headband, Freshly Picked moccasins, Month 3: Little Hip Squeaks onesie, Thief & Bandit headband.}
Super sweet! I kept the same background for my photos but I love the contrast of these. Congrats on your beautiful family.
Oh my gosh she’s adorable!! And I love the pictures with Ruby too, so sweet.
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Amazing how much they change in those first few months. Thank you for sharing, and for being honest about how rough those first months can be.
she is so cute! that first months are hard but it gets easier and easier. Remember that and enjoy, they grow so fast.
Happy 3 months to Coco! She is simply adorable. It looks like she’s always moving her arms in every picture. Ruby is so cute. Love the expressions she makes.
That blanket shes laying on in the 3 month picture is so beautiful! Where did you find it?
These pictures are adorable! My goodness, what little loves you have! I love the last 4 pictures too, haha 🙂
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These pictures are adorable! My goodness, what little loves you have! I love the last 4 pictures too, haha 🙂
Circus & Bloom
These pictures are adorable! My goodness, what little loves you have! I love the last 4 pictures too, haha 🙂
Circus & Bloom
These pictures are adorable! My goodness, what little loves you have! I love the last 4 pictures too, haha 🙂
Circus & Bloom
These pictures are adorable! My goodness, what little loves you have! I love the last 4 pictures too, haha 🙂
Circus & Bloom
These pictures are adorable! My goodness, what little loves you have! I love the last 4 pictures too, haha 🙂
Circus & Bloom
These pictures are adorable! My goodness, what little loves you have! I love the last 4 pictures too, haha 🙂
Circus & Bloom
These pictures are adorable! My goodness, what little loves you have! I love the last 4 pictures too, haha 🙂
Circus & Bloom
These pictures are adorable! My goodness, what little loves you have! I love the last 4 pictures too, haha 🙂
Circus & Bloom
These pictures are adorable! My goodness, what little loves you have! I love the last 4 pictures too, haha 🙂
Circus & Bloom
This is adorable! What a cute family you have 🙂
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HI Jaizy,
It was a blanket that was custom sewn using Nani Iro fabric. You can find some sellers on Etsy who sell the brand of fabric!
Best!
Joy
Three months already… I’m glad you’re starting to feel better my dear AND that you’re being kind to yourself. Delivery services are a blessing. You’re stimulating the economy AND your time with your family ♥
Sooooo adorable! I mean the mini pinata numbers 😉 …not!
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So much cuteness going on!! As a parent to one six month old, I see those more with than one kid and think they are super heroes. You are awesome.
Thank you for being honest about the daily crying over what you can’t accomplish! I’m a FTM and have been struggling (my son is 7 weeks) to accept that I can’t do it all like I used to. Refreshing to hear that you too (despite all appearances!) feel the same. Xo
She’s so lovely, and she’s changed so much in three months! I’m excited to hear about how Coco and Ruby’s relationships develop as they grow older.
They are the SWEETEST sisters ever!! I love the numbers for the photos, too!
She is beautiful – and so is Ruby! You seriously have some amazing girls, Joy. So glad to hear that you’re starting to find your groove as a family. Wishing you all the best!
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Beautiful! Where is that bearskin blanket from?
So wonderful! I love that you captured her making those little giggly bubbles!!!
Hi Heather!
The bear blanket is by Roxy Marj:
http://roxymarjdesign.com/products/heirloom-bear-blanket
Best!
Joy
These photos of Coco and big sis Ruby are too cute! Always love the honesty in your posts.
Thanks Tee! 😉
Joy
Ruby looks like such a funny kid. Her cameo reminds me of the photos of me and when my little brother was born–I was super jealous but hammed it up if there was a camera around.
Why does it always feel like the second child is way more chill?
Haha, totally! I think the 2nd kids are born having to share the attention and to parents who already know what to do with a baby, so everyone is less on edge ;P
Joy
Oh my! The sister pics are so cute!
So cute! Coco looks like a little doll!
I remember having those same feelings before having my second. Now that I’m pregnant with my fifth, I’m so excited knowing I have a chance to fall head-over-heels in love again!! 🙂
Oh my God, it’s so cute that Ruby looks so much like you and Coco so much like your husband. I know that people are always trying to find resemblances but i seriously mean it. What a beautiful couple and what a beautiful family!
Love the sisters pictures at the end! Thanks for sharing 🙂
After my 3rd baby turned 7 months last week, I think I’ve finally come to terms that it is really okay to not make homemade meals as often as before. I sometimes felt guilty because it is so much more expensive to eat out…but I am much less stressful that way and I think that makes everyone in the family happy 😉 I recently started produce delivery from a local farm nearby us, and that has been so helpful!
Cute images!
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she is so cute!
such a cutie pie!
SO Cute! I LOVE seeing these pictures capturing exactly what you describe- you can see in their little baby face glimpses of their futre big kid face developing!
We did a weekly shoot in our favorite chair, and I treasure it!
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