Sunday, May 27, 2012

Family of Five

We had a good weekend! I have just been resting up while Gary manages the big boys. I feel really good recovery wise and I'm a little nervous for tomorrow...my first day with all three kids on my own. My goal is to have a shower:) We went for a walk to the mailbox on Friday and I think that might have been too much for me. However, today we went to church and that was super do-able.
As per with the boys, I'm dealing with some lovely engorgement going on which may be too much info but seriously, so painful and frustrating. Oh well, ample breast milk so I shouldn't complain! When the midwife checked her on day 4 she was 7lbs 10oz so almost back up to birth weight. She is spitting up a lot but I think she's just dealing with all that I'm giving her:)
{She looks like a skinny baby Koen here:)}
Talking about breastfeeding, Kai is very fascinated and asks a lot of questions. He likes to help with the burping. Koen has now started specifying that he would like cow's milk to drink:) So far, she is still a super baby just eating every three hours and going back down to sleep pretty easily. I feel the most rested this time around, that's for sure!
And now Koen wants my attention so here are some pictures of the boys loving their little sister...



{She loved bath time!}


Arms and heart are full. Love it.
Love, Louise

PS Someone is celebrating their anniversary tomorrow!! Not sure how we'll celebrate but we sure have a lot to be thankful for.

14 comments:

  1. Sounds like things are going well in these first few days! I think Nya looks a bit like your oldest niece, maybe it's the cute little button nose :)

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  2. I'm loving the photos of you with all your kids. So precious! Congratulations on a beautiful, healthy baby girl and wonderful birth. I am glad everything went so well.

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  3. Wow, what beautiful children you have! So blessed!

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  4. The last photo is awesome! Happy Anniversary!

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  5. Beautiful photos! You sure are doing well - good to have low expectations about what you will accomplish tomorrow!

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  6. oh wow she is adorable!!! love the photos!

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  7. Keep those pics coming!!
    You are going to do great tomorrow
    a shower is a great goal!

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  8. Wow, I'm so glad for this post! This made my DAY! You look so happy and I'm glad you are recovering well. For engorgement, take ibuprofin (you're probably already on that for surgery pain), and ice packs on the breasts. It's not so much the milk that hurts, it is the tissues swelling from all the hormonal changes those first days after birth!! Anything to reduce swelling, helps with engorgement.

    You guys look gorgeous and totally complete. Doesn't she just complete you perfectly? Man I haven't seen it that clearly before, but she just totally does. So cute.

    I KNEW she'd be an easy baby. I just knew it! You deserve it, momma. xoxxxoo Soak it up.

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  9. p.s. do you have HELP tomorrow? You want me to come over? I can take Kokies to the park to play so you can rest, or I can make lunch for him? Will Kai be home? I can totally help you!!

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  10. Love it! She totally looks like Koen in that second picture :) Happy Anniversary!

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  11. she is so beautiful and tiny (for now), I love it!

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  12. so good to hear you feel more rested!! you have 3 beautiful kids!

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  13. She does look like Koen :) And you look fabulous! Happy Anniversary!

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  14. Happy Anniversary to you guys :) It was so wonderful to see you yesterday and meet your precious Nya. Thinking of you today and praying you were pleasantly surprised!

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