7 days…

WOW…sorry I’ve been absent from the blog for the last week.  The last entry I wrote was 7 days ago.  It’s quite amazing how much you can do and learn in 7 days.  7 days ago I wasn’t bouncing the cutest red-headed baby with my foot (in his bouncer) to sleep as I write a blog about how he has turned our world upside down.  7 days ago I was still getting up about 5 times during the night to pee.  7 days ago I didn’t realize I was capable of loving two of God’s creations so darn much.  7 days ago I didn’t know how much a second time mom still has to learn about babies and about her own boundaries and limitations.  7 days ago I didn’t know how far a little guy could spray his pee (have no doubt I am fully versed now). 7 days ago I knew I would be tired, but really didn’t realize how tired. 

I feel so blessed to have brought another healthy baby into this world and I really do feel so full of love for the family Sean and I have started, completed, whatever term you want to use.  Sean and I have been reminded about 1000 times in the last week how important team work is and how wonderful it is to have such a great partner in this adventure (and how great it is to have a great grandparent team to help out on occasion as well).  We really do thank God for allowing us to share in the special plan He has for our lives. 

We have been busy learning a lot about the differences in our two babies in the last 7 days as well.  Bauer seems to have a much milder temperment than Bree did (except when he’s getting his diaper changed…thus the learning about how far his pee can go).  Bauer also in my opinion seems to be a snuggler…I’m not sure if this is a boy/girl thing but I like it a lot!!  I was feeding him yesterday by the window so he could get some sunlight (we’ve had some major jaundice issues) and he was laying there naked except for his diaper and it was at that moment that I knew I was in love with him.   I hear some moms say its love when they are in the womb, or when they first come out or the first time they hold him.  I experience a lot of wonderment and just pure excitement and anxiousness during all of those, but for some reason I have a little detachment as well.  It happened with Bree the same way.  There is just a moment a few days after the birth where I finally can say that’s my baby and my heart just fills up with love like no other.  It is the most amazing feeling ever and for all my girlfriends, I hope they get to experience it as well! 

Its been one heck of a week and when I look at Bauer I can’t really remember a time when he wasn’t here (I hope Bree gets to that point very soon…big sistering has been a little rough…but that’s a whole other blog).  We appreciate all the well wishes and sorry to those of you who we haven’t had a chance to call or email back!  We are back in Arlington (after an amazing weekend in Plano with the grandparents) and hopefully will be getting a schedule/routine down soon! 

It’s offically 12:01…so we start day 8 as a family of four and I for one hope there is a long stretch of sleep for both Sean and I in our immediate future!

More pics will be posted tomorrow!!!  PROMISE!