Easton has been in our lives for a week now, and somehow it seems like he has been part of our family forever. There has been VERY little sleep, but it is all worth it...the quality time holding my baby boy during the nights has been priceless. It has been a whirlwind of a week. As mentioned before, my brother, sis-in-law, and niece came in to town last Sunday night for the week. If you know me, you know how much a value family time, so of course I wanted to take in every moment with them that I could. Not only were they in town, but Kristen and Sarah were also home, so everyone was under one roof again...and it felt amazing. So thankful. We also had Kristen's open house this past Saturday. We were to able to see lots of family and friends, which was amazing.
I am very thankful and blessed to be feeling so well after just giving birth. I am not sore anymore and I feel like somehow I have more energy than I did while being pregnant, even with as little sleep as I have been getting. I pray every morning that God will just give me the energy that I needed for the day ahead and for the wisdom that I need for Hayden and Colton.
You might wonder how Hayden and Colton are adjusting to their new little brother. It has been a very hard week for these 2 little ones. I have cried many tears and begging God to give me the words and wisdom how to handle the tantrums from the kids. I know that their worlds have changed completely, I just don't know how to make it easier for them. Hayden loves to help with Easton and likes him. Colt didn't want anything to do with him at first but now calls him "my baby". He is doing a lot better with him. It is just the temper tantrums that have been so overwhelming. Sometimes I literally just stand there and watch because I have absolutely no idea what to do or how to handle it. Today has been the best day so far as far as the tantrums go. They have been more interested in everything Easton does or anything I need to do for him. I don't know if it is because we are getting back into a routine and we have been in our own home all day or what. Hayden has been my little side kick with Easton, wanting to help in any way she can and Colton did well too. Both slept in and took really good naps. I am praying that this is a little bit of a "turning of a corner" but don't want to get my hopes up quite yet. I am still afraid slightly for Nic to return to work though.
How's Easton? He is doing great. Nights are a little rough but he doesn't really cry, he just moves around a lot. He doesn't really like to be swaddled so I am still trying to figure out how he will sleep best. He is a wonderful baby though and a fabulous eater. He has proved that he will fit in with our family by being able to sleep right through the loudness of everything and everyone:) He has been more awake than I remember the other 2 being. I love how big his eyes are and how it is like he is just taking everything in. Sometimes I don't even realize he is awake until I look over and he is just wide-eyed. I love it.
So that is a summary of our week. This week will be a whole new week as we settle into a routine and back to real life. I am praying that God will guide me as I parent 3 children now...because quite honestly, I am scared...scared to mess up, scared I won't be able to 3 children at one time.
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Tori,
I felt much the same way when my 3 rd baby was born. Cj was only able to stay home 2 days after Adalee was born. I cried when he had to go back to work. I felt so overwhelmed with 3 kids. I am not going to lie...for me the first year of having three had its ups and downs. I didn't venture out very easily during the day with all three unless I went to someones house. No store trips though until the evening when Cj got home. After Adalee turned a year...I realized I could have one more Bc life was getting easier with all of them. Up until that point I had declared. Adalee our last child. So...it will get better. Your two oldest will get older and mature more. And the baby will get more predictable. Enjoy every moment and I will pray for you!! Amy Brinks
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