Days 1 and 2

He's Here!

Baby Brother decided that the c-section scheduled for Tuesday, March 9th was not going to work. My water broke Sunday morning, March 7th and RR was born at 1:49pm. He was 7lbs 5oz and 20inches long. He has dark hair, but not as much as his siblings had. He is darling. Like his brother, he had a hard time regulating his blood sugar and has been admitted to the NICU. His stay should be short and I'm trying to just rest while he's there.
R thinks he's pretty cool, M wouldn't come near either of us for a while, but was excited to hold him before they left for the night.

My super duper cousin Summer came and picked up the kids as soon as I called and was a HUGE lifesaver. She is also an amazing guesser and won the baby pool. Thanks so much Summer.

Welcome March

It is bound to be a good month with temperatures warm enough to go outside (we ventured out to play more than once today AND opened some windows!), a new family member, and M's 2nd birthday. Happy March to you!

Another good update, R no longer has his baby brother in his tummy. Tonight at dinner he announced that, "it is NOT my baby brother in my tummy. ONLY ONLY a letter. And that letter is J." Phew.

Cruising Along

Not much to report around these parts. We're all somewhat in survival mode because that's all I have energy for. I have a great husband that comes home and takes over so I can crash on the nearest couch/bed/whatever. M has started referring to any baby she hears as "new baby". I guess she's waiting for him to come around the corner at any moment. We're trying to get out every day, just to maintain everyone's sanity. Doctor appointments are weekly, sleep at night is minimal, baby still moves great. Best news I've received this week is that the flu season visitor policy at the hospital has been revised and my kiddos will get to come visit at the hospital. Two weeks to go...

FF: Almost a middle child

She won't be the baby much longer, but she's called herself a "gurl" for months now. She can be such a girly girl and loves me to share my makeup and jewelry. She mothers all the stuffed animals and dolls. We figure she'll go between being jealous and trying to mother her new baby brother. Love you M.

This week brought to you from the Dr.'s office

• First trip to the dentist for Mr. R. All clear! R was brave and did great. I wish I could go to a pediatric dentist.

• A trip to the OB for a 36.5 week appointment. 2.5 weeks until baby's scheduled birthday. (Insert shocked face here.) Things are progressing.
  

• A trip to our new family doctor for M's persistent rash. This doctor seems very proactive about helping clear things up. He also really listened to me and I didn't ever feel belittled. He'll be able to check out baby brother in the hospital.

Finding new doctors is one of the hardest parts of moving.

Potty Time?

See this little girl?


Today she took off her diaper, threw it in the trash, then peed on the potty. Before she continued with her play, she pulled her pants up and off she went.