Four days old.
I love pics of newborns in carriers because you can see how tiny they are.
Today after his shampoo.
Five days.
My wonderful mother-in-law who has been helping me and taking away the big boys.
And here is how he looks the vast majority of the time:
He is sooo sleepy.
There is nothing better than snuggling with him while he sleeps and inhaling his sweet breath.
He has been sleeping really well at night--like in 3-4 and even a 7-hour stretch. I attribute this to the honeymoon period. I know that one of these nights reality will set in and he'll keep me up all night, but these few nights of decent sleep have been a blessing. I seem to be missing the adrenaline I had after my others were born. It already kills me to get up with him in the night, and I am feeling more and more convinced that he is, indeed, my last child. I also want to clear up any misunderstandings I caused when I said I was ready to leave the hospital and be a real person again. I didn't mean "real person" as in participating in normal life. I meant "real person" as in wearing real underwear and pants (of any variety) and forgoing hospital food in favor of stuff like this:
I have no plans to participate in normal life activities (besides drive-thrus and the Sev) anytime soon!
15 comments:
He is just so adorable, how could you not want to snuggle him all day. Hope he keeps sleeping.
He is so gorgeous Ashley...I so miss those newborn days. They don't last nearly long enough!!! Hope he continues to bless you with sleep...and whether he ends up as your last baby or not, cherish these days...they'll be over far too quickly!!!
He is so stinkin cute! It seems like the newborn stage is the honeymoon period, it's so short!
I want to get on a plane and come snuggle him. I am looking at flights.
So so so adorable! And I agree your Mother in Law is awesome!! I was just thinking how much I enjoy her.
I completely agree with Alyson. It is over so fast! I hate how big Avery has gotten already. It's the worst. Enjoy every sleepy smile and just snuggle with him every day. I made sure not to get out of my jammies for at least 2 weeks after I had Avery.
That candy makes me want to go to target right now. Wish we lived closer so I could hold him and bring you dinner. So glad you have amazing family helping you out.
Do you notice a difference in recovery since you had a natural birth? My recovery with Avery seemed so quick. I felt SO good right after I had her. I chalked it up to no drugs in my system, but I'm not sure if it was that or that I was only in labor with her for 3 hours, so my body wasn't as spent as with the other two. Just curious how you feel.
I can't get enough pics of this little guy! He was made for snuggling. I'm so happy for all of you - and your mom, who is probably kissing his sweet cheeks this very minute. I am truly jealous.
oh man, he is seriously cute. makes me want a baby NOW! hope he keeps sleeping...
Oh Ashley, he is just so cute and sweet and wonderful. I love the photos of him sleeping. I love his thick awesome hair. I am glad he is sleeping for you. With three other kids to care for, you need a baby who will let you rest. I love your explanation of being a real person. How is Benny taking it?
I feel so lucky to be part of your family - Getting to be there when you and Tyler left for the hospital, the boys and I arriving to hold Davis when he was less than 2 hours old. The days to follow have been so fun -Not only do I get to hold the baby and Bennett, but the "big boys" are so entertaining - adding up their own Mini-golf scores, and willing to play Dominoes with grandma. I love it all!
As we say among the Dutch, Hartelijk gefeliciteerd!
He is the cutest little guy. I cannot get over all of that blond hair. It takes years for my boys to have enough hair to justify a part. He is so darling and so tiny. I can't wait to meet him... and smell some of that new baby goodness that has totally worn off of Ari.
I am seriously pregnant because all I can focus on in this post is that bag of Cadbury's Mini Robin Eggs. Yummo.
Oh yes, and I love the photos of your beautiful baby Davis, too!
I hope his brothers are soaking him up, too. And btw, I didn't mention it before, but you looked glowing and gorgeous before and after his birth!
Pandy, YES, I have spent the whole DAY today sniggling, kissing and snuggling this little velvet love. I got to hold him a lot today, awake and asleep. He is gorgeous and Benny, Charlie and Max are also handsome, adorable, smart, funny and sweet! (any more adjectives I can heap on my grandkids?
Oops - that last comment wasn't Ashley, it is Grandma Linda - just using Ash's computer.
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