I had a great weekend. We came home from the hospital on friday and Bret was able to spend the day with us, we all took naps and luckily Charlotte is sleeping somewhat decent. Actually last night was a miracle, I think that she knew that I was stressed because she slept from 10:30-4:30 and then went back to bed until 8:30. I know I am lucky and don't always expect that, but that would be nice. Last night we were eating dinner over at my parents and I have no idea what happened but I just broke down and started crying. I know my hormones are all over the place, but it was a little embarrassing considering that there I was bawling my eyes out for no reason in front of my parents, grandparents and siblings. I don't know what it was but I was just overwhelmed, I think that it was that Bret had to go back to work today and since it is busy season he might be working until midnight! AHHH! I know, but I am so grateful for him! He is such a hard worker. I love him. But it makes it all worth it. I was telling Bret last night, admist my tears, that I feel like real life has started and I feel like we aren't just "playing house" any more. With one kid, it was great and fun but I still felt like we were kind of playing house, now that we have two it feels so real. I can't believe it! But I love my girls so much!
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that is exactly what Bruce and i were talking about. It is so true. One kid is like an accessory and having two is a family! I keep thinking about that now pregnant with my second. Let me know if you ever need anything, a moment for yourself i would love to help you with anything, HONEST!
Brooke, hang in there. I'll have to tell you my "I just want a piece of toast" story. Aaron and I now laugh about it... postpartum is really rough, even if you seem to have an "easy" baby. Be gentle with yourself and don't expect too much of you. You need time to adjust. But I totally agree: When you have multiple children, everything gets a bit tougher. Being a mom is tough work, but you can do this. Hugs!
Oh! And does Charlee look a bit like your sister Chelsea? I know I never knew Chelsea as a baby...but am I crazy for seing a lot of your sister in Charlotte?
She is adorable. I cant wait to come and see her. Sorry you had a hard night last night. It can be overwhelming. But just think about this, I would be happy to trade with you. I think I had that same feeling each new baby I had, you will get use to it and be out and about in no time! I just know it!
oh those hormones, I have totally been there. It is overwhelming the first day home with no help. Stick in there your an awesome mom its all normal! xoxo lisa
darn that busy season!!!! I can't even imagine what you are going through right now! I'm so glad that Charlee is sleeping so well. Lincoln slept that well too (we still had some bad night though) but it's almost as if they know they have to sleep good or their mom will lose it!! :-)
Did you end up having a c-section? It just seems like you got to go home really fast and you got to hold your baby right away, both things I unfortunately didn't get to do :( Can't wait to hear the whole story of Charlee's arrival.
grandpa hooked some steelhead today and even landed his first steelie. We had a great day. I look forward to fly fishing with you next fall. Take good care of my girls.
Love, Dad
hang in there Brooke! You are doing great, and you are an amazing mom and friend! Let me know when I can take Reese for you!
I am so glad everything went well and that your sweet baby girl is here!! I just had to laugh at the bawling...oh those hormones!! Everyone is different, but I was definintly a crier after my babies. It was ridiculous, I would cry all the time, for no reason...and it got WORSE with each baby. With the girls, I was fine by 10 days, with brody it was 3 weeks!! Brandon would just laugh and tell me I was going to get dehydrated from all the tears! Sometimes it was because I felt overwhelmed, sometimes it was because I just loved everyone so much (hormones don't make sense), but mostly it was because I was just tired. It gets better, I promise!!
She is beautiful! I can't wait to see her!
Congratulations!
Brooke, I am TOTALLY feelin you! It is crazy, yet so wonderful. We are full on moms now. What a bummer about Bret's work schedule right now. Hang in there - everyone keeps telling me it gets easier, so I'll pass those happy thoughts your way too!
Brooke congrats on the beautiful new addition!! She is so precious. And I loved that slideshow, so sweet.
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