It's been a week since our little Isaac was born. It's amazing how quickly time flies when you are completely exhausted. Since coherent paragraphs are a little beyond my thinking ability right now, my reflections from this week will be a list.
1. I still can't believe that Ryan wasn't there to see the birth of his second son. But I'm so thankful that it hasn't affected his bond with sweet Isaac.
This is me holding my precious boy for the first time. (Thanks again to my mother-in-law for being my support and for doing such a great job of taking pictures in the moment.)
2. I forgot how exhausting a newborn can be! I think this one is doing a bigger number on us than Eli did. Eli was a pretty decent baby sleeper, Isaac is still trying to figure things out. He seems to be a lot more like Eva was.
3. On the other hand, there is NOTHING sweeter than a nursing or sleeping new baby.
4. Eva has decided that breastfeeding is "disgusting". It's really funny. She keeps asking questions about it and then says, "That's disgusting! Don't talk about it!" I keep telling her that she is the one bringing it up. She's funny.
5. The circles under my eyes have never been darker.
6. My heart has never been fuller.
7. I'm terrified of being left alone with 3 children. I'm thankful to have one more week with my parents here before that happens. I'm hoping that Isaac gets some of his sleeping stuff worked out before everyone leaves me.
8. I am so thankful that I'm able to be at home with these 3 precious kids right now. Even though it's really, really hard financially, it's so worth it.
9. Did I mention that I am insanely in love with Isaac?!? Because I am. He is just so stinkin' cute!
10. Ryan and I are going to have to relearn how to do some things around here, now that we're outnumbered. Stay tuned for those stories.
11. Isaac looks so much like Eva did as a baby. It's so funny.
12. I can't wait until he starts smiling and I can see those dimples more. Adorable!
13. I'm trying not to stop my list at a random number, but I'm out of random facts, so now on to pictures...
He was not happy about having his footprints made. The nurse was impressed with the size of those feet. He comes by that naturally. :)
He looks a little like Eli in this picture, but I think it's because he was so much bigger than Eva was.
Enjoying some warming lamp time after his bath before having some more kangaroo time with mommy to get that temperature up.
Getting to meet Eva for the fist time. Eli didn't get to come this time because of the whole stomach bug thing. Eva actually got to see him before Ryan did, which is so weird!
Love this picture! She is so in love with that little brother, that at least for now, she has forgotten about how she wanted a sister. :)
5 comments:
He is so stinkin' cute! And I can see where he looks like Eva.
I know what you mean about how surreal/weird it is to have three kids. Really! I can't believe that we are going to have four!! How did that happen? Just kidding...I know how. ;) I will say that I rarely leave the house these days. It is just a little much for me with three. Life seems less crazy when we aren't out and about. You'll figure out a new groove, and it will happen sooner than you think! :)
Congrats again!
Loved reading your post!!! Kind of gives me an idea of what life will be like around here in the next few weeks!! You sure do look great. I love the picture of Eva kissing her brother. That's precious. So glad you have family there to help you out!!
Congratulations!!
Haley, you look so amazing! I'm so proud of you!! I can't believe you have 3 kids either, but yet it feels so natural! Those babies are the cutest and luckiest to have you and Ryan as parents. :)
Haley, you are so cute. Your kids are so cute. Your whole family is so cute. I just want to put all of you on a big platter and gobble you up!
so fun, haley. tell your parentals hi for me. and, you'll be fine...really. i'm always a little overwhelmed at the thought of being left alone too and then it turns out to be just no big deal. sure it'll be the same for you.
he is just gorgeous. i am feeling the urge to get this uterus back in business after reading this. :) besides, hey...i am beginning to hear the tick ticking. i'll keep you posted. ;)
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