Ok, so it didn't really start out that way. Recovery from little Gavin's birth was a bit of a challenge, but I'm officially off Advil finally and feeling more like my normal self every day. But other than a week and a half of pain, life has been wonderful!
Gavin is a dream -- a mellow little guy who rarely complains and fits like the missing puzzle piece into our little family. Natalie has adjusted to life as a big sister in the best way possible. I prayed she'd do so well, but sort of braced myself for the worst. You never know how these little ones are going to react...afterall, they've been the center of attention for two years and now have to share the spot light. But she's really embraced her new role, checking on brother first thing when coming in to the house, fetching diapers, putting in pacis and giving plenty of hugs and kisses. Other than needing a bit of practice with the term "gentle" she's really got things figured out!
Jason and I have been adjusting well too. It really is easier the second time. Even if the babies are completely different, there's a level of confidence that comes with having already been through the trenches once. (Though, I have to admit I've still called the birthing center with questions three times....no one's perfect!) We've learned how to work with one another, juggling responsibilities (I handle input/feeding and he handles output/diapers) and supporting each other -- except in the middle of the night. I'm a bear when woken and Jason operates in nearly slow motion, so we're quite the pair then. Please, don't visit at 3 a.m.!
I'm really just thankful to be done with pregnancy and finally have Gavin in our family. I'm trying to soak up these first few weeks together, aware of how fast they'll go and how much I'll miss them. That smell of newborn baby hair, those lazy afternoons napping together, working as a team to figure out nursing and dreaming of everything I hope for my new baby boy. I look at Nattie and really can't believe how she's so old and grown up already. And I know time will go just as fast with Gavin. Or even faster.
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