It is amazing what all happens in just one week's time. A week ago we met little Carter for the first time and today we can't imagine what it was like without him. He is just the sweetest little guy. He cries only when we change his diapers or clothes, which is actually frequent since I haven't figured out how to keep him from leaking out of his diaper. He is an excellent eater and sleeper. He is eating twice per night and is only awake for the eating part and goes right back to sleep. The girls are adjusting quite well and love to assist in all of his cares. I am
recovering really well with all of the help around. Mike's hospital days have been short and sweet. Today we even tackled Christmas pictures at
JCpenney; I am optimistic that you will be receiving one before Christmas. Again I want to express my thankfulness to our God for blessing us with another beautiful child and for the awesome family and friends. Experiences like these are so cherished.
Auntie Ginnie came Tuesday & Wednesday to help out. She was able to make it before Tuesday's big snow fall. We have found that things go really well at our house if two adults are present at all times! The picture is of the cake that she and Hailey made during Taylor, Carter, and
I's afternoon nap. It is Carter's birthday cake and Hailey thought it was absolutely
necessary to have a car on top for
CARter.
The girls are loving their little brother lots and lots, in fact, maybe a bit too much. They usually run and grab a pillow for their arm and shout "my turn!"
On Tuesday we had a visit from OB
home care. Carter weighed 7lb 15oz, which means that he surpassed his birth weight by day 6 of life. Way to go Carter! The girls had lots to tell the home health nurse and showed her almost everything in our house. Carter's next weight check will be at his two week appointment.
It is amazing what all happens in just one week's time. A week ago we met little Carter for the first time and today we can't imagine what it was like without him. He is just the sweetest little guy. He cries only when we change his diapers or clothes, which is actually frequent since I haven't figured out how to keep him from leaking out of his diaper. He is an excellent eater and sleeper. He is eating twice per night and is only awake for the eating part and goes right back to sleep. The girls are adjusting quite well and love to assist in all of his cares. I am recovering really well with all of the help around. Mike's hospital days have been short and sweet. Today we even tackled Christmas pictures at JCpenney; I am optimistic that you will be receiving one before Christmas. Again I want to express my thankfulness to our God for blessing us with another beautiful child and for the awesome family and friends. Experiences like these are so cherished.
Auntie Ginnie came Tuesday & Wednesday to help out. She was able to make it before Tuesday's big snow fall. We have found that things go really well at our house if two adults are present at all times! The picture is of the cake that she and Hailey made during Taylor, Carter, and I's afternoon nap. It is Carter's birthday cake and Hailey thought it was absolutely necessary to have a car on top for CARter.
The girls are loving their little brother lots and lots, in fact, maybe a bit too much. They usually run and grab a pillow for their arm and shout "my turn!"
On Tuesday we had a visit from OB home care. Carter weighed 7lb 15oz, which means that he surpassed his birth weight by day 6 of life. Way to go Carter! The girls had lots to tell the home health nurse and showed her almost everything in our house. Carter's next weight check will be at his two week appointment.
