The first week after coming home from the hospital I was lucky enough to have my mom come and stay with us. She was a big help-especially with Kensleigh. She made sure we were all fed and kept the house clean. With her here I was able to rest and take it easy and not worry so much about what Kensleigh had gotten into...Bless her little soul, she is such a sweetie, but into EVERYTHING right now.
Mikah on the other hand is just as easy going as can be, currently. He is such a blessing to us and we didn't know what we were missing until they placed him in our arms. He is a big eater and pooper for that matter. I was worried about him having jaundice like Kensleigh, but after he literally pooped 6 times in his first 24hours they said I had nothing to worry about. He loves to sleep, loves to lay on our chest and snuggle, and constantly looks all around when he's awake. He loves the momaroo seat and loves to be swaddled.
The first few days home were somewhat tiring. Getting adjusted, waking up for those middle of the night feedings, you know the drill. But after a few days we all fell into a little routine that worked. He currently wakes once to nurse in the middle of the night and will sleep around a 5 hour stretch or so (like 11-4ish).
When my mom left I was worried that all chaos would break out-but we've honestly done pretty good. I've managed to maintain the daily routine, and even cook dinner a couple of times. We've gotten out a couple of times to walk with friends and today I managed to get us all out the door, dressed, and fed to make an 8:30am doctor appointment. Can't say I wasn't worried about that one, I thought for sure we'd be late, but we made it with ten minutes to spare.
All in all things have been good and not too overwhelming. I mean I have definitely had my moments-you know those moments when you feel completely overwhelemed and think how in the world ??? But with each day its gets easier and things start to fall back into place and I'm learning the new normal. It takes a lot of grace and I'm learning to embrace it for all that it is-precious chaotic moments that I'll never get back. And hey, there are definitely sweet moments too.
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| Kensleigh LOVES her baby brother, Constantly wants to hold him and gives him tons os kisses. |
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| Getting ready to leave the hospital. |
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| Okay, I'm dressed..Lets go home |
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| I think he is wondering why we are taking so many pictures... |
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| Didn't really enjoy his sponge bath. |
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| Hello world, I'm a week old! |
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| Two weeks! |
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| Dee Dee and Mikah. Such a sweet boy. |
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