One thing I can say for sure about these past six days - going from 1 to 2 kids is a WHOLE different experience than just having one! It is busy. It is a balancing act. It is tiring. But there are so many wonderful things about having little Camryn, and we love her so much, that it completely trumps everything else.
Ryan has been home all this week. It is going to be strange, and a little sad, to have him go back to work next week! Extra walks with Taylor, running errands, snuggling Camryn while I put Taylor to bed - such a big help. Luckily my mom ("Mem") will be here next week which will be wonderful as well! Each day we get into a little bit more of a routine and things seem a little easier. Now we just gotta get baby girl to sleep better during the night. :o)
6-day-old Camryn update - she's eating great, gained weight at her appointment on Monday (7lbs 1 oz - up from 6lbs 15oz when we left the hospital), her little tongue is taken care of so we don't have to worry about problems down the road, and is such a great little snuggle-bum right now. Nights are a little rough - I am averaging about 3-4 hours of sleep right now total, and usually we end up crashing on the couch together with her fast asleep on my chest, until Taylor wakes up between 6:30/7:00 and comes to say hello. :o)
Taylor update after being a big sister for 6 days - she is adjusting well! She likes to "pet" Camryn, saying how nice and soft she is. :) When I got up this morning, Camryn was still sleeping, snuggled in the middle of our bed, and Taylor made her way into our room, onto our bed, and was sitting right up next to her saying, "awww, baby sleeping"... There have been a few times where she wants to sit on my lap when Camryn is eating, or wants to go do something while Camryn's diaper is being changed or something, and she will get frustrated having to wait, but for the most part, it has not been too much of a transition. I pray for her each day in her role as a big sister, and hope it continues to go well!
Some random pictures from our first week together!
Last few moments at the hospital
Taylor was being entertained by Dora while we were packing up :o)
Going home!
First bath at home
First walk together (LOVING the Ergo!)
All snuggled in the carrier
Stopped by the Aquatic Center to drop off some pictures for my gym buddies to see, and Taylor was captivated by the splash area
Sisterly love - Taylor was having fun covering Camryn with stickers
Waking up from afternoon naps - snuggling with both girls!
Dada with his ladies
Big sister out for a walk with dada - the tulips are up!!
Visiting a future buddy, Addi, at the hospital - born only five days apart!
Sleep!
Camryn at five days old
With big sister (one is happy, one is not :o))
(And here is Taylor's 9 day old picture on the same blanket!)
It's only the beginning!! :o)
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