it has been so amazing to be home, in the comforts of all things ours and familiar and with the pups :) all throughout the pregnancy lots of people asked me, "how do you think the dogs are going to handle it?" and honestly, i had no idea. i feared the worst, as our bulldog, georgia, is very attached (esp. to me) and her lifestyle- which, i will be honest, is all about her. SO, knowing we were bringing in a new sibling to the mix, things were going to get shaken up and turned upside down a bit for her. our beagle, annie, is a gem. i figured she would be interested enough to make sure we had things handled, but other then that, wouldn't care much.
so, how has it been going you might be thinking? amazing.
honestly, i had no idea my little georgia had so many manners! they were both overjoyed when we came home, as we hadn't seen them in 3 days, but after the initial excitement, they have been very calm. georgia has followed me around, sitting at my feet while i nurse, resting her chin on my leg when ever she can and actually listening when we tell her off! it is a miracle. and annie has been just as i guessed, interested in spurts, but mostly just content as long as she can still curl up on the couch and nap. :) i am a happy and relieved mom to my four legged loves.
so, check, dogs have met lillian. phew.
the next first, our first night in the house. we decided to set up the pack n' play in the bedroom, so lillian slept at the foot of our bed. the nursery is so close, but i am a bit nervous about having her in another room, i like that she is close to us. plus, she really doesn't cry, she just fusses and so i get nervous i won't hear her. i know if given the chance, she would probably learn how to let out a good scream- but i am her mom, it is my job to protect her right? haha. i am sure i am going to pay for the eventually...but right now, i am set on spoiling her. :)
she slept so well, woke up only to feed a few times and then went right back to sleep. we got 5-6 hours of sleep and spent the morning hours snuggling in bed together as a new family. it was magical.
so it has been 2 full days at home now, and tonight we gave her her first bath! she loved it. my mom helped show hank and i the ropes (thank goodness for Granne!!) and i think we succeeded! she actually fell asleep in the tub!
we also had our first outing today to target! i needed some nursing bras/tops and so my mom, lillian and i packed up and headed out. i was exhausted by the time we got home, reminding myself i had a major surgery 4 days ago. i have to say that has really been the hardest part. recovery from the c-section. i hurt all over from it and can't walk properly, move around well or get dressed easily. i am going to begin praying now that i can have successful VBAC's for our next kids because i really don't want to go through this recovery again. i am so thankful for the procedure because it allowed for me to bring this amazing life into the world, but man, the recovery is a lot!
ok, off to get some sleep while lillian is. next post- nursing ;)
XO
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