I realize it's terribly early to draw many conclusions but so far transition for the big sibs has been super smooth. We did talk at dinner about "the good things" ("I love to watch him take a bath") and "the hard things" ("Mommy can't help me very much"). But mostly just enjoying the good!!
They are loving all the extra Daddy time - outside now for a post dinner baseball game while I feed Luke and type with my left hand :)
Luke loves all the time with Matt too! Our first nights have been a mix of tough patches with just enough good stretches to get us through. And I am trying for a nap each day too.
His delivery was smooth and perfectly timed. Contractions started at 3ish and I was convinced I was in labor by 4 am, friends came to stay with sleeping kids and we were at the hospital a bit after 6. Luke is a big boy (!!!) so pushing was a lot more work than I was prepared for, but I made it with a ton of encouragement from Matt and Lisa (our doula, an American nurse).
Now we are home and settling in to our new routine, Lots of sleeping and eating for the new little guy, with bouts of fussiness to keep us on our toes :) Tomorrow we are headed back to the hospital to check his weight. 9 - 14 at birth...... as well as he is eating I bet he is back to that weight already. And then a stop by the U.S. consulate to apply for his certificate of birth abroad and a passport :)
8 comments:
So precious! What wonderful Gifts from the Lord. Enjoy this sweet family time.
What great pictures with the older kids! I am sure you will have 3 great and willing helpers. So precious...already missing the little snuggly newborn stage (well, sort of and then again...not). Hope those fussy stretches disappear and nighttime routine is established quickly. Thinking of you lots!
Hi!
Thanks for the great photos...Welcome to a beautiful precious baby boy, Luke Joseph! Congratulations to you all!
Love, Uncle Dave and Aunt Val
Hi!
Thanks for the great photos...Welcome to a beautiful precious baby boy, Luke Joseph! Congratulations to you all!
Love, Uncle Dave and Aunt Val
Hi!
Thanks for the great photos...Welcome to a beautiful precious baby boy, Luke Joseph! Congratulations to you all!
Love, Uncle Dave and Aunt Val
Love the individual photos of Luke with his older siblings. He is a beautiful baby!
The big kids look so thrilled in those pictures holding Luke! Hoping the nights get better soon.
I love reading your blog and seeing your growing family... so much joy on your faces! You are to be admired for delivering such a big baby... you amaze me!
We just found out that our #4 is a boy... should be an interesting change. Enjoy that sweet little boy- they grow so quickly!
Miss you guys. Thanks for sharing!
Kristie Ansley
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