It has been a long time since I have posted. First our computers crashed and then time just got away from me. And then....Evie was born!! Yes, we are now a family of four!!
Welcome to the family, Evelyn Boyd Warwick "Evie"
Born March 7, 2010 at 3:45am weighting 9 pounds.
these are some pics from our newborn session with Becky Abernathy (the same photographer that took all of Jack's pics).
things have been crazy since becoming a family or 4. It is amazing how adding one little baby can change a family so much. I never knew how easy we had it with just Jack. We are learning a lot about ourselves. Since being in this world (6 weeks now) Evie has been put on medicine for acid reflux, a thicker formula due to the reflux and medicine for constipation. How is it that my child with a CHD never had any feeding issues and would eat any time a bottle was put in front of him, but my child who is completely health has every eating/pooping issue I know? Funny how things work!! I know that God will only give you what you can handle, but with the lack of sleep and trying to keep up with Jack at 21 months...there are days that I don't think I can handle it!
I, also, don't know if any other people with more then one child has experienced this but I am having a hard time sharing my love between two children. I don't know if it is because Jack has his heart defect and I feel an extra special attachment to him and his precious life or because Evie is in the "lump" stage (as one of my friends calls the newborn stage), but it is hard for me right now. I hope that doesn't make me a terrible person. She did finally smile yesterday, and that helps melt my heart!!!
Well, I have a lot more to report on, but I have to go to sleep since she will be up in a couple of hours. I promise to update again...and not wait a couple of months.
Welcome back to the blogging world! I've missed you and have especially been wondering how you all are.
ReplyDeleteYou are not a terrible person. The "lump" stage is very hard. I had a hard time feeling anything but tired and overwhelmed when Will was a lump -- and there wasn't even another child in the cute, fun toddler stage to direct the love toward. Don't worry, things will even out. She won't be a lump forever. ;)
Miss you all!
yay for a new post! i want to stop by for a visit soon, maybe over my lunch break one day or something. ditto jen, i think it'll help one evie gets a little older and is more portable, personable, and active. plus you've had to give your undivided attention to jack all this time and now you're having to share that. bound to be an adjustment...
ReplyDeleteI love all the new photos!!! It is SO hard managing two, especially when they are unique in their needs! I know what you mean about loving two, I have gone through phases where I feel a stronger attachment to one of mine, for different reasons, but I LOVE both of them! I also feel the guilt that I have to divide my time between them. I can't imagine my life without my twins, but I feel SO bad that I can't give one my undivided attention. It is also hard when they have to wait on each other, especially when they are both crying! I know you are doing an amazing job, you are a great mommy!! Try and take some time for yourself, it is one of the hardest things to do, but it will make you a happier, healthier mommy!
ReplyDeleteNicole
Oh, it's a little Evelyn! How special. Wish you guys lived closer to us so we could meet her.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is beautiful (and Jack is precious)!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry it has been so long since we've been in touch. Hang in there -- Luke's tummy was a wreck early on but I believe everything evened out around 3-4 months. He was still a tough sleeper for a while, but he has slept like a dream since about 9 or 10 months.
We are so happy for you!!
Love,
Mary, Joel, Luke (and Baby #2 -- due Nov. 2)