My boys frequently refer to themselves as "the brothers" and Hudson almost exclusively calls Chase "bro-ver" instead of his given name. I love that they are such cute brothers, and I'm sure they'll be the best big brothers to this new little guy!
I wanted to record several of the cute and fun things that have happened over the last several months that have warmed my heart and brought a smile to my face.
The night we told the boys- and everyone else- about the baby I went to bed feeling happy, thankful and excited about having another little boy. And then panic set it. I don't really know why, but the thought of three little boys seemed entirely overwhelming, and I was completely doubting myself and if I even really wanted to do this (pregnancy is not always rational). I hardly slept all night and just generally felt terrible. I got up early to go the gym, but after working out for about 15 minutes I gave up and left. By the time I got home I was in tears. (Talk about an emotional roller-coaster!) I crawled back in bed by Ben, woke him up, and he tried to console me and reassure me that we would love this baby and everything would be great. Shortly afterwards the boys came into our room and Ben said, "Guys, mommy is having a rough morning, can you give her and the baby some hugs?" Immediately both boys were all over me, hugging and kissing my belly (that wasn't showing at all yet), and talking in baby voices to their baby brother, who they had only known about for less than a day. I immediately felt so much better, knowing how loved and wanted this little boy is in our family. Their excitement about the baby hasn't diminished in the slightest since then.
At about 30 weeks, the boys were finally able to feel him kick! They were both so excited and it made me so happy to see! When I was pregnant with Chase, my mom gave me a book called "Baby Oh Baby, the places you'll go" which was a Dr. Suess book meant to be read to babies in utero. We found it and Chase reads it to his baby brother now! It's the sweetest thing.
The boys loved helping me get all his little clothes washed and put away. They pulled out every single outfit and wanted to know where we got it from, whose it was first, and then claimed it was their "favorite" when they were a baby. I have to say, getting to use all those tiny clothes again is pretty exciting and nostalgic for me too.
Hudson drew this picture the other day- it's baby brother! I think it's so adorable, and it's the first time I've ever seen him draw something that actually looked like something! Chase said it looks like a walking egg.
Hudson has attended several of my doctors appointments with me, and now frequently wants to play doctor and check on the baby. He has me lay down, measures my belly and "finds the heartbeat". It's pretty cute! He also likes to boss around the doctor at each appointment, frequently asking, "What took you so long!" (when we've been waiting all of three minutes in the office).
Hudson likes to sit on top of the baby and then laugh about how he's "baby-sitting". (picture taken at 32 weeks)
And a little update on the pregnancy:
This pregnancy has been a little rough, just like my others, but we are both healthy so I can't complain too much. I finally weaned off the Diclegis around 30 weeks and have done okay without it since. I feel much more achy and tired this time around, or maybe I just don't remember being this tired and achy. Sleeping at night was getting to be a big struggle- so I finally went out and got some unisom (one of the two ingredients in Diclegis) and it helps me sleep much better at night. The little guy is extremely active (which reminds me of Chase's pregnancy) and I feel like he moves all day and all night long.
Emotionally, I am super ready to have this little guy. I can't wait to hold him in my arms and get to know him and the amazing little guy he will turn into. I am so excited to see my boys with their new, much anticipated little brother. And of course, I'm a little nervous because I still remember all too well how hard a newborn/recovering from delivery/sleep deprivation/helping older siblings adjust is. I am trying to remember that even though that first month with a new baby is hard, it's also one of the most wonderful parts of life.
We are ready to meet you little one! Feel free to come any time now!
I wanted to record several of the cute and fun things that have happened over the last several months that have warmed my heart and brought a smile to my face.
The night we told the boys- and everyone else- about the baby I went to bed feeling happy, thankful and excited about having another little boy. And then panic set it. I don't really know why, but the thought of three little boys seemed entirely overwhelming, and I was completely doubting myself and if I even really wanted to do this (pregnancy is not always rational). I hardly slept all night and just generally felt terrible. I got up early to go the gym, but after working out for about 15 minutes I gave up and left. By the time I got home I was in tears. (Talk about an emotional roller-coaster!) I crawled back in bed by Ben, woke him up, and he tried to console me and reassure me that we would love this baby and everything would be great. Shortly afterwards the boys came into our room and Ben said, "Guys, mommy is having a rough morning, can you give her and the baby some hugs?" Immediately both boys were all over me, hugging and kissing my belly (that wasn't showing at all yet), and talking in baby voices to their baby brother, who they had only known about for less than a day. I immediately felt so much better, knowing how loved and wanted this little boy is in our family. Their excitement about the baby hasn't diminished in the slightest since then.
(picture taken at 35.5 weeks)
At about 30 weeks, the boys were finally able to feel him kick! They were both so excited and it made me so happy to see! When I was pregnant with Chase, my mom gave me a book called "Baby Oh Baby, the places you'll go" which was a Dr. Suess book meant to be read to babies in utero. We found it and Chase reads it to his baby brother now! It's the sweetest thing.
The boys loved helping me get all his little clothes washed and put away. They pulled out every single outfit and wanted to know where we got it from, whose it was first, and then claimed it was their "favorite" when they were a baby. I have to say, getting to use all those tiny clothes again is pretty exciting and nostalgic for me too.
Hudson drew this picture the other day- it's baby brother! I think it's so adorable, and it's the first time I've ever seen him draw something that actually looked like something! Chase said it looks like a walking egg.
Hudson has attended several of my doctors appointments with me, and now frequently wants to play doctor and check on the baby. He has me lay down, measures my belly and "finds the heartbeat". It's pretty cute! He also likes to boss around the doctor at each appointment, frequently asking, "What took you so long!" (when we've been waiting all of three minutes in the office).
Hudson likes to sit on top of the baby and then laugh about how he's "baby-sitting". (picture taken at 32 weeks)
This pregnancy has been a little rough, just like my others, but we are both healthy so I can't complain too much. I finally weaned off the Diclegis around 30 weeks and have done okay without it since. I feel much more achy and tired this time around, or maybe I just don't remember being this tired and achy. Sleeping at night was getting to be a big struggle- so I finally went out and got some unisom (one of the two ingredients in Diclegis) and it helps me sleep much better at night. The little guy is extremely active (which reminds me of Chase's pregnancy) and I feel like he moves all day and all night long.
Emotionally, I am super ready to have this little guy. I can't wait to hold him in my arms and get to know him and the amazing little guy he will turn into. I am so excited to see my boys with their new, much anticipated little brother. And of course, I'm a little nervous because I still remember all too well how hard a newborn/recovering from delivery/sleep deprivation/helping older siblings adjust is. I am trying to remember that even though that first month with a new baby is hard, it's also one of the most wonderful parts of life.
We are ready to meet you little one! Feel free to come any time now!
Okay, I love that Davis showed up five days later - already an obedient child!! Good boy! And I love that Chase and Hudson are so excited about him, such cute memories to look back on when they're older.
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