Labor and delivery was-- let's say, a little bit of heaven and hell (depending on if the epideral was in effect yet). Once my body became numb to the pain of contractions, my spirits soared as I cut my previous PR time from pushing for 2 1/2 hours to delivering in less than 2 1/2 pushes and a happy healthy little Gavin entered our lives.
Gavin is a great baby. He has adjusted smoothly to a routine and good sleeping habits with the exception of evening fussiness/sleeplessness. He is quickly learning to be tough as his older brother slowly weans himself of jealousy for taking up so much of his mother's time. This week he has started smiling in response to our cooing at his adorable little face.
Ethan initially had a real love/hate relationship with his new sibling, not sure if he wanted to hug or hit Gavin, usually attempting to do both at the same time. With time, he has now decided this kid is a good thing and loves to constantly talk about and point at this favorite new "toy" of his. "Me bee-bee" is his biggest conversation piece. Luckily, Ethan has his own baby doll that has endured his attempts at parenting-- making his baby do anything Gavin does, including my favorite--last week I caught Ethan in Gavin's room, sitting on the glider, feeding his "bee bee" doll (lifting up his shirt to nurse the doll--apparently we need to discuss gender differences at some point).
I have had a much easier recovery and adjustment this time around. I've definitely had some ups and downs, but thanks to heaven-sent friends who brought dinners, or took Ethan to the library, park, or just to play; my mom coming to help for a week; and an amazing husband who sacrifices studying and sleep to stay up those late fussy nights for his exhausted wife; things are going well. I really do love being a mother and getting to stay home with my boys every day.
Brian has been enjoying his hospital rotations this year. Currently on a Pediatrics rotation, he gets to spend his days with sick, cranky kids at the doctor's office, and come home to his kids that may or may not be just as cranky, but regardless, he comes home smiling and ready to play with his boys. Our home lights up when he comes through the door.
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I am so glad to hear that you are doing well and adjusting. Your boys are very cute.
so cute...and I love the story about Ethan trying to feed his dolls. So funny! Wait until he's older and tell him that one! - Not as bad as my friend who when she was maybe around 6 years old tried to feed her baby brother...yip...she hasn't ever told him that. haha!
I have been awaiting a blog update for so long! Little Mr. Gavin is such a cutie! Your boys are officially on the "cute" list. I'm glad your adjusting to having two kids, and boys at that matter! It gives me hope! ;-)
He is so cute!!! And a wonderful baby!
Love the boys. And a super husband.
You are fortunate to have a Dr in the making who can be of so much help grams.
Oh, Gavin has changed so much already!! So cute.
GAvin is so cute! I hope everything is going well for you guys. Little Eathan is a cutie too. Can't wait to see you guys all again.
Ethan is a mini-Chelsea, and Gavin looks just like Brian. One of each of you! Love it. So glad to hear things are going well with two. Watching siblings learn about eachother is so sweet.
ummmm....HE IS SO STINKIN CUTE! I want to squeeze him! I wish so badly that I could hold him. So...I vote you come to Texas for residency (you know I'm going to keep buggin you guys :)). P.S. Lovin your hair!
I LOVE this post Chelsea . .. and have been waiting for it for a month! :) I love that you said your home lights up when Brian comes home. It is like that when Joseph comes home too and is my favorite part of the day . .. well, second to when both kids are sleeping soundly. :) Anyway, I think Gavin looks like Ethan some. Cute brothers! SO CUTE!!
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