We’ve survived the first week with this little beauty. I might even say we’ve almost thrived. After 5 kiddos, I’m starting to hit my stride, I guess. This has been my easiest recovery yet (knock on wood). I’m feeling really good, all things considered and just enjoying Lucy more than I feel like I’ve ever really been able to enjoy a newborn. Lucy is the best sleeper of any of the kiddos thus far and I haven’t even had a crazy, stupid tired day yet. She rarely gets fussy and is content to just be held all day or sleep in her swing. It HAS been different having a girl. She’s just so easy to love! Luke and I love to hold her. Last night she actually slept in her bassinet and I kind of missed snuggling her all night long.
Tried to get a few pictures, but she was not having it.
The good news for the rest of the littles in this house is that mom lets them do pretty much whatever they can dream of. Two packs of teddy grahams before breakfast? Sure! TV all morning? Why not! Watch the movie Cars two times before lunch? Ok! My kiddos have eaten nothing but junk since Lucy was born and I’m ok with that. We’re in survival mode for the time being.
Today, they asked if they could paint on the kitchen floor and I happily obliged. It kept them busy for 45 minutes and the mop provided an easy cleanup. Actually, painting on the kitchen floor is a way better idea than on the dining room table with the carpet underneath.
And this sweet, little lady just slept through the whole thing.
The kiddos have really been enjoying Lucy. They often call her Lizzie (friends of ours have a baby Lizzie) but after day 5 or so, they’ve mostly been calling her by the right name. Dominic and Jackson especially want to hold her all the time. Dominic could sit with her for 20 minutes just snuggling. Even Leo has been adjusting fairly well. He does struggle when I’m nursing Lucy and can’t hold him or get him snacks at that exact moment. There have been more meltdowns than normal, but I’m sure that will pass after a bit.
Earlier today, Jackson mistook my still bulging belly for a pregnant belly.
J: Mom, are you having another baby?
Me: No…at least not right now
J: Are you going to have another baby sometime?
Me: Maybe….mom and dad have to talk to Jesus about that a little before we decide. It won’t be for a little while if we do.
Tears start welling in his eyes….
Me: Do you not want another baby?
J: No…because then we’d have to get a new car and I like the car we have.
First world problems….
And we’ve been enjoying being flooded with generosity by our friends in the community. Lucy’s wardrobe is growing rapidly (I melt every time she gets a new outfit—all the pink, cupcakes, tutus, headbands!! I guess I’m more of a girly girl than I thought) and we have three meals a week coming until Thanksgiving. Between those and the freezer meals some friends and I prepared, we should be good to go until almost Christmas! We feel so incredibly blessed and humbled by the charity of our friends and family.
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