September 30, 2009

One week


I'm ashamed to admit that I haven't yet "officially" photographed Ben. Nor have I started on his birth announcement. I have done several dozen announcements for other people's children though. I did one this morning for a baby born two days after he was. I feel mildly guilty, but it's ok because the guilt is being drowned out by my fatigue.

The two-year-old in my life is causing the most stress right now, but I'll write more about him later. We had a REALLY good day today and I don't want to jinx it. He's definitely warmed up to Ben, but is learning that when I'm nursing I'm powerless to discipline or to come and see what he's getting into.

When Kyle came to pick him up for lunch, Jack gave me a hug and whispered in my ear, "Be good for me, ok?" What a funny kid.

That said, it is getting easier. Ben sleeps pretty well, but usually during the times Jack's awake. I do ok with less sleep than most people though. He eats like a champ. He'll nurse once an hour for two or three hours and then go a longer stretch before starting again. He naps in his sling or laying on his boppy in my lap while I work. I think the sound of mouse clicks and keyboards soothe him . . .

I'm healing . . . slowly but surely. I'm getting sick which complicates things a little. The aftermath isn't as bad as it was with Jack, but the painkillers aren't as strong this time either. It'll just take some time. I had someone this week ask when I was due . . . which was super fun because I had JUST WALKED IN carrying a newborn. I wanted to cry, but I didn't. I'm ok with it, because I have a sweet little boy sitting here and that totally makes up for the fact that I won't fit into any of my regular pants for 10 - 12 weeks.

So, no "official" newborn photos yet, but here are some snapshots from Ben's first week. You can see more here.





11 comments:

Sarah said...

He's just delicious!! Congratulations.

Erin K. said...

I love the photos - especially the one of him yawning. I love those first weeks of newborn facial stretches and expressions!

John Waldo said...

Those are GREAT "unofficial" photos! What a great lookin' kid!

Emily said...

Those are beautiful!! And so is he!!

Tara said...

These are pretty great shots for not being "official!" Bennett is just adorable.

I hear ya about the nursing while the toddler is around...he'll catch on pretty quickly. Charlie is just now catching on, lol. (I don't say that to discourage you...I just think it's an age thing. He just really did not get it until recently so it's been a long 9 months as far as that is concerned!).

Melanie Eccles said...

What a gorgeous little boy. And you look fabulous. Congratulations again and again.

Sara Neufeld said...

I can't believe you're already working again! Wow, no rest for the weary.

If it makes you feel better, I got asked 3 times when I was due after I had Finley. And sadly, one was like 6 months later...which was just sad.

Ben is beautiful.

Lindsey,Alyssa and Carly said...

Cute toe pics, glad he's a good baby for you. Feel bad you haven't had a chance to get your baby announcements made. THANK YOU SO much for making mine so quickly- I'm so excited about them. Picking up from Sam's now and will be all out in the mail today!

Taowyn said...

He is seriously cute!
Congrats on his arrival.

Fern said...

Congrats Sara! :) Isn't it amazing how you can love baby #2 as much as you did your 1st? Some how all that love is inside us... blows me away :)

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Fern said...

Congrats Sara! :) Isn't it amazing how you can love baby #2 as much as you did your 1st? Some how all that love is inside us... blows me away :)

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