Lazy Day's

Trysten 1 1/2 months old

Harlowe's bed head, first thing in the morning. Trysten is one month old.

Things are getting better, now that it is time for me to go back to work. Only one week left, yikes! I am nervous for Dustin because I know how hard it is to handle both kiddos. We have mapped out a plan though, hopefully we have time to get the kids bathed and fed before I leave for work so it will be easier on him. I plan to work every other night, so we will see how I adjust and the family does. Pray for us, ha.

Harlowe is almost two years old, her birthday is coming up in October. She is growing so fast and talking up a storm. Everyone thinks she is so smart, but I am sure every parent thinks their child is smart. She loves, loves, loves Dora the Explorer, that is her fave show for now. She still loves to read books and we are trying to teach her, her colors and numbers right now. She knows her anatomy due to her little brother and my mother bought her a boy baby doll. It was so funny, we were out for ice-cream the other day and out of the blue she started yelling penis and vagina. I don't know where that came from but it was so funny, my mom, me and Dustin busted out laughing. I know not the best example because she probably thinks it is a joke but it really was so funny. 

She is loving her baby dolls now, she drags them around the house, changing their diapers, feeding them and tucking them into bed, it is the cutest thing. I was really worried about the transition with Harlowe but she loves her baby brother, she is really rough with him but she is always kissing him, hugging him and wants to hold him all the time. 

What can I say about my baby, Trysten is a big, big boy. And when I say big, he is 13 pounds and 13 ounces at two months. He is in nine month onesies, they are big but he is growing so fast so I really don't want to waste money. I have all his weights and lengths so I will post them next time, everyone is asleep so I am trying to blog in lightening speed, ha. Trysten is doing better on the sleeping thing, he is sleeping from 11pm to 5am which is pretty good for him. What can I say, he needs his food, ha. Hopefully Dustin will wake up at 0500 when he is hungry but doubtful, ha. He is drinking about 5 to 6 ounces per feeding, I am still breastfeeding and it is a job in itself. I have had some break down's where I wanted to quit but I am sticking with it and I am glad that I have because it is getting easier each day. He is cooing and smiling a lot and it just melts my heart when he looks at me and smiles.

To be totally truthful, I wasn't bonding with him like I thought I would at first. I think I was so stressed and frazzled it was hard. I was getting used to him and didn't get down his cues and wants until about two months. Now I think I have it down, he had really bad reflux at birth and was really fussy most of the time. I think I was feeding him too much, although now we are in tune so it is a lot easier. But now I can say, my heart has grown so much and I truly love this little boy and I love holding him and I miss being close to him. He is totally different from Harlowe and I love them both, it is so nice to notice the differences in your children. They are so different but so loved. He has blonde hair and blue eyes so far, he has the nicest, cutest lips and makes the sweetest sounds. I am totally in love.

I thank God everyday, we have two healthy children. It is hard but I love each and everyday. It is a crazy life but I love my life and couldn't have asked for anything more. 

Keeping It Real

Oh, I forgot to add some things about my delivery. I did have an epidural and all the nurses were saying how good my epidural was because I felt like I could not even breath. It wasn't a good feeling, I kept on asking them to turn down the medication but nothing helped. I also felt really nauseated this time around and when I was moved to my room, up came all the brightly colored Starburst's, oops, caught red handed. 

I am like a deer in head lights,  oh gosh two little ones, lord be with me, ha. This was the easiest birth ever, I think. So grateful for the pregnancy to be over with and on with the caous.

Harlowe a little grumpy because it is 11pm but happy to see her baby brother. She just adores him too pieces. I was really worried about the transition but she did fabulous and is a great big sister. Thank you God, you are listening to all my prayers. We have two healthy, happy (which is relative, ha) babies, I could not have asked for anything more.

Keeping it real, I am trying to blog, clean the house, all the while Trysten is in the Baby Bjorn asleep and my precious Harlowe is down for her nap. Oh, and did I add I am standing up typing and swaying back and forth so he will stay asleep; because, every time I sit down he starts whining. Did our parents do this? 

Well it has been two months now and I am still on maternity leave, thank God. It is so weird I don't miss work the least this time around. I guess I am so busy I don't have time to even think about work. I like being home with both babies, but I thought I wanted to be a stay at home mother, not so much. Hats off to all of the stay at home mother's, it is truly the hardest job on the earth. I thought I could do it myself and Dustin could go off and work, work, work. But I was so wrong, I have had the hardest time acclimating and thank God Dustin has helped me out a lot. He wakes up everyday and asks what he can do to help me and make my day better. What a wonderful husband I have, Dustin's parents raised him right, even though it was hard, ha! 

My mother has been a God sent also, she has flew in every week for the past two months now. We are stretching it to every other week now but every time I have a break down, and it was often the first month or so, she was on a plane willing to drop everything to help me. I could not have done it without her, she is my best friend and my biggest supporter, I love you so much mother!

Dustin's parents have been a big help too, willing to give us a break every now and then for a breather. You really appreciate the little things, like going to the grocery store by yourself, it is like heaven. Sad, I know but just to go running to clear my head is like a lifesaver. I am just so appreciative of everyone's love and support. Dustin and I have a great support system and I think it has kept our sanity, ha.