Hello everyone!!
Well it’s been 2-3 days (depending on when you read this!) since we got home, and we’re all doing ok!
Visions of waking up in the middle of the night every hour, on the hour, have only partially come to fruition – mostly because of Mom’s ability, well non-ability, to swaddle correctly. Lincoln is too small for the standard velcro swaddles so we’re using hospital receiving blankets in the meantime. I’ll get there yet! ; )
Otherwise, baby is acclimating well to being at home, and us to having a child to take care of. My heart is so full. I never in a million years thought a love like this exists. I miss him when he’s sleeping, the scent of him makes my heart ache, and I could stare into his eyes forever – even when they’re teary eyed. Now I know why people say they want to have 100 babies!!
It’s not all fun and games, of course, and Dr. Google and Nurse YouTube have been a Godsend to look up everything from how to sponge bathe an infant to how to soothe the hiccups, but I’m really proud of the way we’re working as a team to take care of Lincoln. Ben, as I knew he would be, is an incredible Dad.
The first night home he was on monitor watch and happened to turn on an episode of The Office, which happened to be the one where Jim and Pam had their first baby. He rewound and recorded so he could show me in the morning as it was basically the exact same experience we had just gone through 48 hours before. I laughed until I nearly exploded. Oh, love it!
We’ve been very lucky to have some delicious meals delivered to us from friends and family. I have NEVER, let me emphasize this –Â ever –Â been a person who “forgets” to eat (you know those people – Mom and little brother, I’m looking at you!) but it’s just the last thing on my mind right now. Thank goodness for ready made Maid Rites (demolished…)
And Caprese Lasagna Rolls from Mom. So delish!
This morning we went out for our first walk as a fam. Up until today I had been outdoors exactly three times since we delivered last Friday morning, so I was more than ready for some fresh air. We covered him all up then took a quick zip around the block. It’s a hot one today!
I’ve so enjoyed taking this week off to be with my family, and I know you understand, but when you run a small business it’s hard taking time away. At the same time I am cherishing every second of having a newborn – I’ll never get these moments back. ALL that being said, this Friday I have a fun (well, I think it’s fun…) survey for you to take, with a $100 VISA Gift Card Giveaway as an incentive to take it. This is a great time to refocus and make sure IGE is going in the right direction in the future, and the survey has some questions about what you like about the site, what you’d like to see more of, etc. I do hope you’ll take it! In the meantime I’m hoping to get back on a regular posting schedule sometime next week.
At any rate, sorry this post is full of random thoughts and reflections – there are just so many things that are running through my mind right now! Feels good to write again though, so thank you for reading. : ) Talk to you soon!
Megan (The Lyons' Share) 08.07.2013
Simply too cute for words! Love that first pic!
Karen 08.07.2013
So so cute. Congratulations!
Just a suggestion, even though you didn’t ask for it. Aden and Anais blankets are THE BOMB for swaddling,and are awesome for summer babies. Get yourself some, stat.
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl 08.07.2013
Lincoln is precious and you look great! Congrats to you and Ben!
Stephanie @cookinfanatic 08.07.2013
So adorable! You look perfect as a mom, seems like you are getting the hang of things right away. Enjoy your time with your new little one, you’ll never get those moments again so forget working and cherish every second while you can, we’ll be here when you return :) Congrats Kristin!
Donna 08.07.2013
Lincoln is absolutely precious and I LOVE a random posts:). Any new Mom knows that feeling of a zillion thoughts and it’s fun to hear what others go through in those precious/wild first few days/months! Keep us up on all of the details that you want to share WHEN YOU CAN (aka-no rush:)
Catherine 08.07.2013
Congratulations! Happy to hear things are going well – enjoy the time with your family!!
Andi 08.07.2013
He is SO beautiful! But, looking at picture #3, you seriously need to shave your legs… :P
Congrats!
-andi
Margo 08.07.2013
Ditto, Cutest Baby Ever!!!! Enjoy your new bundle of joy & share a pic now & then…
Thought of you when I saw this
Morgan 08.07.2013
Swaddle blankets aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. Invest in some Swaddle Me thingies (that’s the technical term ;)) or a Miracle Blsnket. They’re AWESOME.
jennifer 08.07.2013
Ditto on the miracle blankets!! LOVE them so much!
Alexis 08.07.2013
oh my gosh, i am dying. he has the sweetest little face and all.that.hair! you, ben, and lincoln make a beautiful family. enjoy this time!
Colene 08.07.2013
Your little guy is so adorable! I’ve been obsessed with all TV episodes that have to do with pregnancy and The Office is my favorite one. Cherish each moment with your little one because (as people have been telling me too) those moments go by fast.
Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run 08.07.2013
He is absolutely beautiful!! Such a unique name, too. I think it fits the IGE family perfectly. Enjoy and take care, mama!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 08.07.2013
So, so CUTE! Lincoln is adorable!
Carrie 08.07.2013
Congrats on your beautiful baby! Enjoy these moments–and don’t worry about the blog–as they are fleeting.
Jesse B. 08.07.2013
Congratulations Kristen and Ben! We miss you around IGE, so thanks for keeping us updated with adorable photos and posts!
Emily 08.07.2013
He is so so cute!
Bridget Miller 08.07.2013
i cant get over how awesome you look and how DARLING little Lincoln is. Oh my… one of thee cutest babies I’ve ever seen. ever!
CJ 08.07.2013
Your family cannot get any more adorable. You’re fabulous. Congratulations on your beautiful baby.
Megan 08.07.2013
Your little Lincoln is absolutely adorable — and so, so handsome! Congratulations on your new little addition.
BC 08.07.2013
That little nugget is so cute… my ovaries ache looking at him! And you look great!