This was the first time Little Jason got close to him of his own free will! It is still really hard to catch him with his eyes open! Grace is just so sweet and motherly to him. I’m linked with Wordless Wednesday.
Bobby Two Weeks Old
Looks rough doesn’t it? Ha well it does to me, because this is what he does all day. At night is when he wakes up! I tried to catch him with his eyes open but just couldn’t. At two weeks even when he’s awake his eyes are usually closed! The stinker!
Postpartum
Just before Bobby was born I began shaking uncontrollably. This had happened to me before. I felt so horrible however, that I didn’t want to hold my baby. I thought I might drop him. When they asked if I wanted to nurse him, I wondered if they were crazy. I felt like I couldn’t breathe…. [continue reading]
Bobby One Week Old
Our First Family of Seven Photo
What in this picture does not belong? I was so excited to introduce our new baby to the kids. As they walked in with my parents and niece, I noticed one thing–A Halloween sweater? If I was going to be picky about what they wore to the hospital I could have laid out their clothes,… [continue reading]
Giving Birth
My husband and I arrived at the hospital at six o’clock in the morning for my planned induction. My throat was so sore I could hardly swallow and my husband was coughing and feeling horrible as well. Was this really a good idea? My doctor talked to me and confirmed my own thoughts. If this… [continue reading]
My Mischievous Newborn
Mischief began early for this little boy. Bobby was exactly one day old. I was trying to get him situated to feed him. With my right hand I held his head and with my left hand I reached up to touch his little mouth hoping for signs that he was hungry. In a flash… [continue reading]
Love at First Sight
Introducing Bobby Irish! (At least that is what I will call him on my blog. I don’t go by my kids’ real names for their privacy and protection.) We welcomed him into the world on November 28 at 6:52 pm. He weighed 8 lb. 15 oz. and was 21 inches long. He has brown hair… [continue reading]