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A Very Special Club

November 30, 2013 By Lena

One month ago, I published the following photo on Instagram:

“I’ve finally joined an exclusive club that I’ve longed to be part of. I’m an Auntie! Welcome to the world sweet baby. You are already so loved.”

It’s true! I’m an Aunt. An aunt to a baby GIRL. You know what that means – I’ve finally been awarded the opportunity to shop for pink everything. My niece is tiny, temperamental and too-cute-for-words. She is perfect.

I’ve often wondered if holding a sweet bundle of joy would kick start my own maternal longings – particularly because as the boys grow, I find myself wanting to keep them as my little babies forever. But alas, my ovaries have drawn a line in the sand and are firmly on the “no way” side; while I enjoy every moment with my niece, I’m happy with my life right now… diaper-free household included.

So, I get to cherish those newborn moments and then hand over the baby when she gets fussy. #Winning!

This afternoon, we spent an afternoon with family at Grandma’s. And of course, we all waited for the star of the show to arrive!  She was treated to a comfortable, portable place to stretch out thanks to the Fisher-Price Special Edition Rock ‘n Play Portable Bassinet. With a flat elevated sleeping surface and rocking motion to help soothe baby to sleep, it’s a great addition to your baby gear.

And with two doting older cousins, it’s no wonder our tiny angel feels safe and secure. Sweet dreams, little one!

I receive special perks as a part of my affiliation as a Fisher-Price Play Ambassador with Mom Central Canada.
The opinions in this blog are my own.

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: #FisherPriceMoms, Fisher Price, Special Edition Rock 'n Play Portable Bassinet, toy review

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  1. Nicole W.

    December 2, 2013 at 12:20 am

    Congratulations, to you and the new parents! Baby girls are sure something special – I’m glad you get to have one in your life! :)

    • Lena

      December 3, 2013 at 8:10 am

      Thank you Nicole!

  2. Judy C (Cowan)

    December 2, 2013 at 12:52 am

    What a cutie!! Congrats Auntie! I am going to be a Great-Aunt in the new year to baby girl :) Love the picture of your boys looking at her!

    • Lena

      December 3, 2013 at 8:11 am

      Congratulations to you too Judy!

  3. Andrea B.

    December 2, 2013 at 8:20 am

    Congratulations! I know exactly how you feel, my best friend had a baby girl last month and I love her to bits! That is the closest I will ever be to being an aunt besides my husband’s family whom we never see.

    • Lena

      December 3, 2013 at 8:12 am

      Aw, Auntie status is the best status :)

  4. Marissa

    December 2, 2013 at 8:22 am

    Congrats Aunt Lena! Sweet little baby! I love the portable, spacious Bassinet and your boys too!

    • Lena

      December 3, 2013 at 8:12 am

      Thank you Marissa!

  5. Misty

    December 2, 2013 at 9:03 am

    How lovely Aunt Lena ! I have a 5 yr old boy and long for a baby girl but I don’t want to go through pregnancy again,.It was a tough one for me.But I covet all the pink that could have been mine! We had a bassinet similar to the one featured, but used it sparingly.

    • Lena

      December 3, 2013 at 8:13 am

      Aw, with two boys I love that I now have a girl to spoil :) Totally hear you!

  6. Darlene Schuller

    December 2, 2013 at 11:03 am

    Congratulations to you Auntie Lena!!! This makes me soo excited for my granddaughter to arrive.. scared too. She is absolutely adorable <3 <3 but, not adorable enough to kick start these ovaries either ha! I think mine have rusted up ..

    • Lena

      December 3, 2013 at 8:13 am

      Hahaha mine need a little WD-40 too!

  7. angie smith

    December 2, 2013 at 11:07 am

    awe! congrats auntie Lena!

    • Lena

      December 3, 2013 at 8:13 am

      Thanks Angie!

  8. nicolthepickle

    December 2, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    Congratulations to the parents and you all. I’m sure your boys will love her so much.
    She has so much hair.

    • Lena

      December 3, 2013 at 8:14 am

      Thank you Nicoline. Both my boys had a full head of hair too! It’s so funny.

  9. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    December 2, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    congrats I love being an auntie but best of all I have trained my nieces when I ask them who is their favorite auntie they say “Auntie T T” thats what they all me.

    • Lena

      December 3, 2013 at 8:14 am

      :) Thanks Chandra!

  10. loriag

    December 2, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    A very special club indeed. Congrats and enjoy this precious one.

    • Lena

      December 3, 2013 at 8:14 am

      :) Thanks so much!

  11. Isaac C

    December 2, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    Congrats!

    • Lena

      December 3, 2013 at 8:14 am

      Thank you!

  12. Florence C

    December 2, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    Beautiful baby girl. Congrats to the whole family.

    • Lena

      December 3, 2013 at 8:14 am

      Thanks Florence!

  13. Flora M

    December 2, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    Congrats Auntie Lena and to her mom and dad too ! Babies are wonderful – and there are so many gorgeous “frillies” for baby girls out there, I bet you will be the Aunt that spoils her rotten LOL I know I loved shopping for my 3 granddaughters. I have had one heck of a time trying to find cute things for my grandson (4 months old now) – it sure is tough after 3 girls LOL

    • Lena

      December 3, 2013 at 8:15 am

      She will definitely be spoiled :)

  14. Holly

    December 3, 2013 at 12:08 am

    Congratulations!! She is beautiful! I have 3 nieces and I LOVE it!

    • Lena

      December 3, 2013 at 8:15 am

      Thanks Holly!

  15. Heidi C.

    December 3, 2013 at 12:12 am

    Congratulations! It is a very special club you’ve joined :)!

    • Lena

      December 3, 2013 at 8:15 am

      It is! Thanks Heidi!

  16. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    December 3, 2013 at 8:04 am

    she has a wonderful amount of hair! your two boys look very excited to have a baby cousin.

    • Lena

      December 3, 2013 at 8:15 am

      They LOVE her!

  17. Soozle

    December 3, 2013 at 9:47 am

    Such beautiful photos! Congratulations to your family for the new arrival! :)

    The beginning of many happy memories, I am sure

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 4:19 pm

      Thank you Soozle! xx

  18. Debbie Bashford

    December 3, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    cute

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 4:19 pm

      :)

  19. Atin

    December 3, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Congratulation!

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 4:20 pm

      Thank you Atin!

  20. Tricha

    December 3, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    Congrats Auntie Lena! How adorable and she has two older cousins to teach her the ropes.

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 4:20 pm

      Absolutely! Thanks Tricha!

  21. Debbie S.

    December 3, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    She’s beautiful! Congratulations and enjoy being an Auntie!

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 4:20 pm

      Thank you Debbie :)

  22. Jenny

    December 5, 2013 at 3:23 am

    Yay! Congratulations! <3

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 4:20 pm

      Thanks Jenny! xo

  23. Brenda A

    December 5, 2013 at 9:57 am

    Love new family additions! It really changes the dynamic of things (even if baby is not your own!). Extended family get togethers are extra fun with a newbie to fawn over. She is truly fawn-worthy!

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      Couldn’t agree more! Thanks Brenda!

  24. Teresa Claire

    December 5, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    Congratulations!! To the new parents and new Auntie. There is nothing better than being an Auntie except of course, being a Mum. The boys obviously adore her :) The Fisher Price SE Rock ‘n Play Portable Bassinet looks wonderful and so comfortable. I wouldn’t trust anything other that FP for safety and quality. She is such a cutie…you will love shopping in pink, Lena :)

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 4:26 pm

      Thank you Teresa – and re: shopping in pink, I don’t doubt you for a second!

  25. MrDisco

    December 5, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    Congratulations

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 4:27 pm

      Thanks!

  26. Victoria Ess

    December 8, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Congrats!!! And it’s a girl!! I can foresee you spoiling her silly

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 4:27 pm

      I think you’re right about that!

  27. francine

    February 19, 2014 at 8:33 am

    congrats. my oldest son is the first grandchild for both my parents and hubbies parents. then my sister had a little boy about 2 years after I had my oldest. (he just turned 3 in February and my oldest is turning 5 in april.) then I had a little boy a little over a year later. (he will turn 2 in june.) I cant have anymore and my sister likely wont so there will be no granddaughter for my parents and no nieces or daughters for me.
    I am happy though I used to want 2 boys and a girl but when I was pregnant with my youngest son I knew I could have anymore so I was really hoping for a 2nd boy. things worked out perfectly. and hopefully in about 20 years or so I will have a granddaughter to spoil and hand back to mommy (or one of my boys so mommy can have a break lol.)

    • Lena

      February 19, 2014 at 1:33 pm

      If by chance Isabella is the only child for my bro and SIL, she will be absolutely adored as the only girl in the family :)

  28. kathy downey

    February 28, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    I so love reading on your older posts,the boys so much younger and your beautiful little niece

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