Baby Hank

Hank will be 2 weeks tomorrow and I am totally smitten with him.

My official due date was yesterday and I am so happy that I’m not pregnant anymore.

It doesn’t seem real that he is finally here.

He is such a sweet baby and loves to be held and snuggled.

Luke wasn’t much into being cuddled and held and I was limited with Ruby because of all the wires so I am taking full advantage of the snuggles.

He has been a really easy baby as far as eating and napping.

It’s been a little rough with day/night confusion, but we are getting on track.

He thought it was party time from about 1-5am for the first week.

I feel too old to be sleep deprived so hopefully we can get a nighttime schedule going.

I have been pretty overwhelmed with gratitude for a healthy and happy baby.

My prayers of pleading for a healthy baby were definitely answered.

I still can’t believe I have 3 children.

It’s amazing how close to heaven you feel with a newborn in your home.

Luke has done really well with the transition, no jealousy at all.

I have noticed that he has started to get a little cabin fever since we have been home all day, but hopefully that will get better (I got him a blow up pool for the backyard).

I do have to watch him a little bit because he doesn’t realize how careful he needs to be with him.

Luke loves to talk to him and give him kisses, but he can’t stand the crying. He plugs his ears.

I am trying to explain to him that when he (Luke) cries it makes our ears hurt too and that he needs to be the big brother and stop crying so much.

It isn’t quite working.

Luke asks me everyday when Hank is going to grow up and no longer be a baby.

I think he is ready for a buddy.

I’ve actually been surprised that I don’t feel frantic managing the needs of two children.

This has definitely been an answered to my prayers as well.

I know it was a different situation when Ruby was here, but it was a little hectic meeting the needs of two children.

I know it’s probably because of Luke’s age that it has been easier.

He can get dressed, use the bathroom, bath, get in the car, get snacks, etc. all by himself.

This is very helpful.

Overall, things are going pretty smoothly.

This has been by far my easiest recovery.

I still have my bell’s palsy. 5 weeks today and still going strong.

This part is pretty annoying.

This is the longest I have ever gone without makeup and I am ready to have my face (and body) back to normal.

I think the hardest part is not wanting to have pictures taken with my new baby boy, but hopefully I can figure something out to still have them look okay.

Hopefully soon I can report that my face is no longer a mess!

Hank has been worth anything that I have had to go through.

We are just so in love with him.

I’m sure Ruby is so proud of her brothers right now.

I hope that Hank will get to know Ruby as we continue to talk about her and include her in our family.

As for now though I am sure he knows her pretty well.