Well, we are tired to say the least, but we are even more blessed (though at times it's hard to remember that part) to have two healthy, beautiful boys.
Noah is doing well, eating much better these last few weeks, making up for a slow start. He now weighs 8 lb. 5 oz. (25%) and is 23 in. (90%) long, so he's long & skinny! Like his brother, he's a slow & sleepy eater, making for long feedings during the day and night, but at least at night, just in the last week or two, he's giving us a 4-6 hour stretch at least once a night, so that's nice.
He is starting to make the cooing noises that are just so sweet, and starting to become aware of his surroundings, trying to look around a bit. He loves his baths in the sink - pretty sure he likes the warmth of it all. He is currently in the stage of not wanting to take naps in his crib, pack n play, or anything else besides someone's arms, so we are being challenged by that, more so since there's another child running around begging for attention this time around! But, we have been blessed by so many people willing to help, either with babysitting, moral support, meals, and the like - so thank you to you all! We have been able to go out one evening for dinner without the boys already thanks to some willing Grandparents as well!
We are starting to have the energy/strength/courage to venture out with the boys in the last few weeks too - still a stretch to keep Noah happy the whole time, but there's been some much needed relief from 'cabin fever', as well as just the necessity to get some things done. Mommy is dealing with some 'minor' post-partum depression again, but thanks to early awareness this time, and some more frequent interactions with the OB initially due to the blood pressure issues (which are resolved, yeah!), I'm back on some medicine to get me through the initial rough spot of it all.
Drew is a wonderful big brother, always looking for a chance to love on "Baby Noah"! He loves to give kisses, hugs, hold him, and even read him books and sing him songs! It's absolutely adorable! We are so happy that has been his reaction to Noah. Granted, he's testing his freedom now that we are a bit more distracted, so we are dealing with that parenting challenge, though we are sure that would happen anyway, it's just more evident now that we have to juggle two kids! But he also is loving to be a big boy helper with lots of things around the house, and becoming more independent in his play, so it's not all bad for sure!
He is getting more and more vocal, which for the most part, we love. He is such a little parrot! It's amazing how much they pick up and hear and repeat so quickly! He tells us stories, we can have 'conversations', and he'll read us books - all at a 2 year old level of course, but still, quite impressive we think! Now, of course we also think he's just as bright as can be, this month showing off his skills with matching games and puzzles - he can be so good at these games, it's just wonderful! And it's so fun to see the beginnings of actually playing games with him - something we are sure to enjoy for years to come!
He is such a boy, it's quite hilarious! He loves to "GO FAST!" all the time - in the car, on his bike, swinging, running, up the stairs, you name it! I sometimes joke that he's my little Ricky Bobby! He does love to run, and chase, and will spontaneously throw in some ninja moves or start dancing or jumping or singing - it's just hilarious - what IS going through that mind of his! He's learned to jump and climb with even more proficiency, thanks to Daddy's coaxing, and who knows what he sees at daycare! He has recently picked up on making himself dizzy by spinning/jumping in a circle - he loves it, falling down with a "I'm bizzy!"
He also had a good check up this month at his 2 year appointment - measuring at 27 lb. (33%) and 37 in. (100%) - also tall and skinny!
So that's life right now. Matthew is back to work, but able to still work from home 3 days a week usually. Lynn is at home every day - Noah of course is always home too, and Drew goes to daycare 3 days a week. It feels like the month has flown by, and yet at the same time, been very long. We love our boys, and love being a family of four, but we are looking forward to more sleep and the opportunity to have a few minutes to ourselves sometime again...the infant stage is just exhausting!
