4 Miles

Wednesday was a rough day for Alex.  He got to visit the Doctor, and DID NOT appreciate being stripped down and being examined. He was very vocal about his displeasure. I was surprised to find out he’d lost over a pound at the hospital, he had checked out under 8 lbs.  He was back up to 8 by then, and since he was so “vigorous and strong”, our Dr. was not worried.  He also suffered the first pain (of probably many) inflicted by his big brother. We’re not quite sure what happened. Will wasn’t very clear, but he got in trouble because the baby who’d been laying quietly was suddenly screaming and Will was backing away, looking guilty.  We’re working on what is gentle and what is not, as well as not leaving the two of them alone in the room together!

Thursday was a rough day for me. Just a build up of lack of sleep, hormones going crazy, and pain, all together made it a day of tears for no good reason. Today the Doctor verified the episiotomy I got has in infection, so we’re treating that.  But it’s been an uncomfortable/painful few days. 

And so, we’re adjusting. Alex has a very nocturnal schedule, where most of his eating has occurred then. We’re slowly trying to get him to eat more/stay awake more in the daytime, and sleep more at night, but it’s taking time. Last night he only got up 3 times…sounds good, but I’m being reminded how those times he’s awake can be long with diaper changes, feeding, etc. It’s a good thing God makes babies so cute! Makes it easier to put up with it all! And since he’s so cute, I have to put up some pictures to share!  Thank you all for your prayers as we’re adjusting, we really appreciate them.

Yes, we know it’s probably just gas, but it’s still cute!

Sleeping on the blanket Aunt Betty made, getting tummy time & sun bathing time in together. (What a multi-tasker!)

   James and his boys.