Grace adjusting....day four.

One of the biggest worries I've had is how my baby would react to the new baby.  Well...here are some notables....

At hospital:

"My sister came out to see me!"   Before we even told her it was a girl. 

"Mommy belly all gone. My belly all gone too!"

"Hold her!"

First week at home:

"I sit in stroller. Not Evie"

Wants to witness every diaper change and feeding. 

Wants to put her "in bowl."

Refuses to let grAndma take her home. "Evie stay here with me."

Wants to rock her. 

Is actually NOT possessive over me.  We will see if this changes as grandma is gone, etc....

As for me....having two kids is much harder than I thought.  Getting ten minutes away is like heaven. I've been feeding a baby while eating dinner, getting Grace dressed, and putting away dishes. I've also, however, savored the night feelings a bit more and hate putting her down if I don't have to.  

Birth story to follow....

New baby

OhOh Grace. It's been too long and there is a lot to write about.  But as today is our due date for baby #2, I did want to mention some of the things you've been saying & doing. 

1.  Saturday you told us that the baby should "stay in belly". 

2.  Yesterday you were concerned about me while you and I were getting frozen yogurt after school.  You touched my belly and said "Baby kicking. Owies!"  After I said that I was okay and wasn't getting hurt, you said "Yeah, love baby" and gave my belly a kiss. 

3.  You tell us all the time the things the baby needs. Changing diaper, bottle, nuk. 

4. You go back and forth from thinking it's a little girl to thinking it's a boy. You have asked when your sister is coming multiple times. Her name is going to be Toni if you are asked. 

Oh sweetie. I wish you knew that I'm just as scared as you are. But together, we can do this. And I know you will make the best big sister. You will always hold a very special place in my heart. You were my first everything....including the one who taught me how amazing children are and about a love that is truly endless.