Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Evan "Justus" Sanders has arrived!
Evan "Justus" Sanders arrived Tuesday, June 16th at 1:17 PM. He weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 20 3/4 inches. He seems small to us for two reasons - we automatically compare him to Bo at birth and now - so compared to a 9 1/2 lb. baby and an almost 40 lb. 3 year old, he seems tiny!
We are already behind, I think, in the amount of pictures taken of Justus at birth compared to what we took of Bo. We don't have very many of Justus right after he was delivered...but for good reason. Robert stayed by my side during the c-section, which I was and am so thankful for. I was fully awake this time, compared to being exhausted and medically gassed when Bo was born. I heard all the scissor action and was asking the anesthesiologist about everything that was happening. So that was a very interesting experience. I can't decide which one was better right now...awake or mostly unconscious. Maybe I'll write about that later.
Bo is doing okay for having so much irregularity the past week. He was taken care of by 3 different people in 3 days, so my mom could come to the hospital while Robert was finishing up his last days of summer school. Then we came home from the hospital and it was hard for him to understand why he couldn't sit in my lap and why I couldn't pick him up. Then my dad flew in to join all of us, adding another playmate (and some new trucks). Add to all of this that he's been getting in the bed later than usual, and it makes for a confused, cranky, emotional 3 year old. He has been, however, super sweet with Justus, giving him kisses, holding his hands, patting his head, etc.
This is all I can write for right now. More to come later.
We are already behind, I think, in the amount of pictures taken of Justus at birth compared to what we took of Bo. We don't have very many of Justus right after he was delivered...but for good reason. Robert stayed by my side during the c-section, which I was and am so thankful for. I was fully awake this time, compared to being exhausted and medically gassed when Bo was born. I heard all the scissor action and was asking the anesthesiologist about everything that was happening. So that was a very interesting experience. I can't decide which one was better right now...awake or mostly unconscious. Maybe I'll write about that later.
Bo is doing okay for having so much irregularity the past week. He was taken care of by 3 different people in 3 days, so my mom could come to the hospital while Robert was finishing up his last days of summer school. Then we came home from the hospital and it was hard for him to understand why he couldn't sit in my lap and why I couldn't pick him up. Then my dad flew in to join all of us, adding another playmate (and some new trucks). Add to all of this that he's been getting in the bed later than usual, and it makes for a confused, cranky, emotional 3 year old. He has been, however, super sweet with Justus, giving him kisses, holding his hands, patting his head, etc.
This is all I can write for right now. More to come later.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Playing "Baby"
This past week, since Baby Boy Sanders is coming soon, we have been pulling out baby gear, washing clothes, and trying to prepare Bo for some of the changes that are in store. I think Bo knows that his baby brother is going to be here soon, but I believe most of his excitement comes from sleeping in his new tent, his new movie "Cars" and anticipating the arrival of G.G. and Grandad (my mom and dad).
When the baby gear started coming out, Bo was asking lots of questions. So I told him to go get one of his stuffed animals and I would show him how all the stuff works. Some of the animals he brought me were too small and too big, but the one that fit the best was "The Grinch"! So we decided to diaper and dress the Grinch, and he could be our "baby". So the Grinch has been strapped in the car seat, has taken a ride in the swing, and been toted around to pretend parks (in the house) to picnic. Bo has also been patiently waiting for Daddy to clean out the car, so we can put the car seat in and the Grinch can ride next to him! This has all been quite hysterical to watch and pretend with Bo. I can only hope that our real baby bears absolutely no resemblance to our pretend one!
When the baby gear started coming out, Bo was asking lots of questions. So I told him to go get one of his stuffed animals and I would show him how all the stuff works. Some of the animals he brought me were too small and too big, but the one that fit the best was "The Grinch"! So we decided to diaper and dress the Grinch, and he could be our "baby". So the Grinch has been strapped in the car seat, has taken a ride in the swing, and been toted around to pretend parks (in the house) to picnic. Bo has also been patiently waiting for Daddy to clean out the car, so we can put the car seat in and the Grinch can ride next to him! This has all been quite hysterical to watch and pretend with Bo. I can only hope that our real baby bears absolutely no resemblance to our pretend one!
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