So, I am still getting used to being home with 2 kids...not sure when I will actually get used to it...therefore, our lives are filled with randomness and chaos! I am pretty much freaking out about prepping for the two classes I start teaching in less than a month-I've never used either book before so this is completely new! Plus, I'm totally neurotic about Spencer and milestones he's supposed to be hitting. At his last Dr. appointment we were told they would give him a few extra weeks to start doing some of the things he should already be doing before we have to "explore other options" (not sure what that means...). Basically, because he was in the NICU for so long and during such an important time when babies are developing skills, he is behind. He should have been smiling and cooing weeks ago, but barely does it now-though he's starting to more:) I tell you, we may be out of the NICU (four weeks now!), but reminders of that time will never disappear and there will always be lingering effects:(
At any rate, we have been pretty crazy around the house. I can't get a darn thing done or keep the house clean! But, I'm spending some good time with my kids and watching them change every day-literally-and that means so much! Avery continues to be a fantastic big sister. She just has so much love to give her brother (which occasionally includes a poke in the eye!). Avery is also chatting up a storm and repeating everything we say. It is so amazing to watch the person she's becoming. Love her so much:) Spencer's doing alright with being on a schedule. He has been sleeping most of the night-huge plus-but continues to cry a lot during the day. We can't figure out if it's still lingering effects from being in the dark hospital room all day, every day and not having any stimulation OR if he's just an unhappy baby...hopefully, he will become happier to play with his toys or be content to just look around!
Have a great weekend everyone:)!!
Bubble machine + swimsuit = one happy little girl:) She just loves playing with bubbles outside while she's swimming!
Really digging the PB&J this week...she ate almost a whole sandwich-that's a lot for her!
How do you make an almost two-year-old happy? Give her a juice box and Elmo:)
Notice how they both have the same look on their face?? They are already ganging up on me!
Avery really crawled up next to her brother on the couch and put her arm around him...as you can tell, Spencer didn't know what to think about that!
Avery looks so darn grown up in this picture...she's got her two best girls-Tink and Snow White
Spencer is rocking the faux hawk-love it!!
My little man spending some time in the jumperoo already...he maybe gets 10 minutes in before he starts screaming, but it's a start-he really loves to look at the birds that hang over his head.
Such a sweet sibling moment:)
My little princess with her best blankie
This little girl really does adore this little boy...I can't wait to watch them grow together!
5 comments:
It must be nerve wracking to watch Spencer and make sure he is hitting all those milestones- but he is one very blessed little boy to have a mom who loves, and is watching out for him!
continue to take it one day at a time.... i think the first 30 days home are always the hardest, but things will settle down...
love the pics of avery and spencer together!:)
Those are some fantastic shots of Avery and Spencer together. They are adorable!
I hope things start settling down for you. I remember it taking a while for me to find a new "normal" after Genevieve was born. Routines take some time to develop.
Love, Nic and crew
I LOVE those pictures- I am so excited to have some of my own with Elizabeth and her brother:)
Good luck with Spencer's milestones- I'm sure it's stressful, but I'm sure "exploring other options" would only mean a occupational or physical therapy evalulation to truly gauge how he's doing. It looks like he's doing awesome from what you are saying and the pictures- especially given his crazy medical history! What a beautiful baby, and Avery is doing such a good job as a big sister.
Again, good luck finding a balance with the house, job, kids, etc. I am getting nervous about it myself....lol. I love hearing how you all are coping with 2+ kids- it eases my mind a little bit:)
I miss you guys!
Love,
C:)
Steph - you are a fabulous mom and wife - never doubt that. As for the house, I only have Colten and my house is suffering too. It drives me crazy because I am so type A, but family time is so much more important! I'm sure Spencer will be just fine; in fact, I've read so much that says that babies hit those milestones at various times anyways so try not to worry too much - easier said than done, I know. And I'm sure that he is not unhappy. Colten cried ALL OF THE TIME too and has since grown out of it, for the most part. I know how taxing it can be, and at least you have your nights. . . I still can't quite say the same (but we are getting there...I hope).
I love the photos of Spencer and Avery. She is such a great big sis already and is growing so fast. I miss you guys so much, but you are right about blogging. At least it feels somewhat like we can watch each others children grow until we can finally get together : > Love you all!
Good luck getting into the swing of things- I'm sure you will get the hang of it and probably are already somewhat of a pro- so give yourself some credit!
Also hang in there with Spencer- I'm sure it is incredibly difficult- but I agree with Megs- he is lucky to have a mom like you to care for him!
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