The Dude

So, it's taken a little while for me to get back on the blogwagon, but here we are! We are adjusting well, or as well as can be expected. I don't know what kind of horrors I imagined when I pictured juggling Abbey and a new baby, but they haven't materialized yet. Obviously, we're still figuring things out, but I've made a pact with my coffeemaker to get through each day with as many smiles and hugs as possible. I’ve chosen my allies carefully, and caffeine is an important one, since Dylan and nighttime sleeping still aren’t synonymous in our home.

Abbey has really been phenomenal, considering that she is so used to being the center of the universe. She enjoys helping Ryan and me with Dylan, and likes kissing him and holding him. Of course, she has moments of jealousy and simple curiosity, and we have to remind her to be gentle with him. Telling her she’s a wonderful big sister is usually enough to point her back in the right direction. I know he will soon look up to her in amazement and wonder as well, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.

These photos are all from our hospital stay. I was there three nights; Ryan stayed with Dylan and me for two nights and then went home to hang out with Abbey. Abbey spent two nights with GMa Sharon and GPa Don, which I’m sure was a lot more fun than hanging out with her parents! Despite the (unwanted) second c-section, we had another great experience at our hospital. My recovery went extremely smoothly, and I think a lot of that has to do with the excellent care I received during and after birth.

I've got a little brother!

He has a little bit of hair (this is something Abbey likes to comment on fairly often.)

I took this when Dylan and I were hanging out and waiting for Ryan and Abbey to pick us up to go home.

He looked so little in there!

Our oh-so-professional first family portrait.