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!
Emily 08.07.2013
Congrats again, I’m glad you have been able to find baby info on the internet; thank goodness for technology, am I right?
Becky 08.07.2013
be still my heart, he is so precious <3
Jill 08.07.2013
Lincoln is so precious. My second child is 8 months old and seems so big as I look at pictures of Lincoln. Thanks for the update. As Pam from the office said, let this maternity leave rock your socks off. You have every excuse right now to sit back and just enjoy life. Plus, if you have another maternity leave it will be nothing like the first. :)
Melissa 08.07.2013
He is such a cutie, congratulations to you and your family, again! The caprese lasagna rolls your mom made look so yummy and comforting! Looking forward to your Friday post, as always!
Ranelle 08.07.2013
Enjoy this time and know that there are so many awesome things to come!
sara 08.07.2013
congrats on being home! glad you were able to get outside today!! Lincoln is adorable!
Kristyn 08.07.2013
Your family is adorable and you look beautiful! Congratulations!!!
jayme beyer 08.07.2013
The miracle blanket :) used on all 4 of my girls. You look wonderful and he is just beautiful! Take all the time you need… I’d give anything to go back 8 years ago when my oldest was a newborn :)
Jill 08.07.2013
Lincoln is a little doll. What a handsome baby! Congratulations, Kristin.
I have a suggestion for a future post…Mom’s Caprese Lasagne Rolls. They look really yummy.
Iowa Girl Eats 08.07.2013
Definitely!!
Laura 08.07.2013
Congrats on your handsome new man! I was sad to read you apologize for this post because random posts are my favorite! Seeing this glimpse into your life is sweet :) Now, I’m sorry, but here’s unsolicited mom advice–from one mom with a summer baby to another–if you don’t have muslin swaddling blankets, buy some ASAP! They’re *so* worth the price, I promise!
Lynn 08.07.2013
You and your little Lincoln are just adorable! I am a mom of a 13 year old boy and my advice is to hold him close, cherish EVERY moment, because he will grow up in the utter blink,of your eye! Congratulations from Ohio mom to Iowa girl mom!!!
Lindsay 08.07.2013
Love everything about this post! Lincoln is so very precious! Thank you for sharing pics of him! And, girl, you look absolutely amazing!! Looking forward to Friday’s survey!
DawnK 08.07.2013
I don’t think my husband would have done too well at “monitor watch.” He can’t even stay awake for movies that he tries to watch. Babies are good at letting you know they need assistance, especially if you fall back to sleep after they cry and you dream that you already got up and fed them. It was a good fantasy. Soon enough she cried again and I did get up that time.
Hubby did take turns holding babies when they cried, though. It took both of us sometimes.
Kathleen 08.07.2013
OMGoodness but your little bundle of joy is absolutely adorable :). Congrats!!!
Taylor @ greens & chocolate 08.07.2013
Ahhh the cuteness is overwhelming! Glad you got some fresh air today and are enjoying your few week as a family!
Sue 08.07.2013
He is so cute – all that hair. You should just enjoy your baby boy and Ben. You look great. Don’t overdo – just be happy for any extra help you can get. You guys make a great looking family !
JoAnn R. 08.07.2013
Suck up that new baby smell, there is nothing like it when they are so new. My kids all thought I was weird (well, weirder than usual!) when the grandbabies were born and I would smell their heads!
Heather 08.07.2013
So excited for you, Ben, and Lincoln!!!
Katie 08.07.2013
This post brings back so many happy memories for me. Those first few days and weeks at home with a new baby is such a special time. Who needs sleep anyway?!
Michelle 08.07.2013
Lincoln is so precious and darling! Love “Dr.Google and Nurse YouTube”! HA! I can imagine they are helpful as ever.
Enjoy it!! So happy for your little family <3