Into Week Two!

Forgive the delay in posting more photos- we're kept on our toes by two incredibly sweet blessings that God has so graciously given us!  Judging by some emails and phone calls, I think some people might have thought the silence meant we were either a) dead or b) having a hard time adjusting.

Au contraire! We have been doing so incredibly well that I find myself mind-boggled and thanking God 50 times a day.  I just can't get over how much easier it is (aside from juggling 2 kids) the second time around.  My recovery hardly warrants being called a recovery because it was so easy.  I can't believe the difference from last time.  I am totally up and about and was right away and feel great.

Nursing has also been 1000x easier with Jonathan, and so has infant care in general because this time we have a semblance of what on earth we're supposed to do.

Emma is adjusting as well as a 27 mos. old can be expected to, and for the most part our intervening in her behavior has been to protect Jonathan from a bit too much love from her.  She definitely was uncertain for a bit, and I know we're only a little bit in and could hit more behavioral road bumps, but we're grateful for what it's been so far.

Dan and I were so grateful to have Aunt Kiki here until Saturday morning and then we were on our own until today because Nana Anne arrived last night after bedtime.  Emma has been in heaven all morning with Nana Anne bearing all kinds of gifts and having boundless energy to play.  This was a huge relief for us so we could sleep in a bit, and at least one of us get a break.  That's one thing about having 2 kids- both of you are generally occupied with a child at all times!  But we are blessed to be so!

Jonathan's first outing at 6 days old.  He went to the chiropractor with Mommy for an adjustment (don't worry- the chiropractor doesn't crack him!).

We've also been ridiculously overwhelmed by the love of friends and neighbors who've showered us with meals and gifts.  We will enjoy a meal every other day until early July!  (Check out www.mealtrain.com for an easy and fun way to schedule meals for people.  We use it all the time among my group of friends.)

Jonathan is now 9 days old and packing on the ounces.  He was 6 lb. 14 oz. at birth, 6 lb. 8 oz. two days later, then 4 days after that already up to 7 lb. 2 oz. in his birthday suit!  Yesterday he weighed 7 lb. 6 oz. at the pediatrician, who himself was quite impressed at Jonathan's weight gain.  This boy can eat!  And sleep!

Enjoy the photos!  Jonathan went through a couple day bout of a newborn skin outbreak that looked like flea bites all over.  So, forgive his speckled appearance in the first photos.  It cleared up very quickly and now he is once again quite photogenic.  :)

Emma holds Jonathan!

A little earlier today Emma got to hold Jonathan on her own, and she loved it!