The arrival:
A few little tidbits of info for those interested, because man, there is just no time around here anymore! How do those of you with more than one do it?
I didn’t get to have a VBAC, but the recovery from this cesaerean has been much easier (not that it’s fun by any means), and I was able to learn more about why the first one had to happen with Sam. That has given me some unexpected closure and let me stop being so hard on myself. There really wasn’t anything I could have done differently that first time around that would have resulted in a vaginal birth, nor could I have changed anything this time. And I’m now ok with that.
Robert was born nearly a week early but weighed 8 lbs. 10 oz., 6 oz. more than Sam who was 4 days late. He is almost identical to how Sam looked when he was an infant.
My water broke in the baby pool at our apartment complex…while I was standing up so it’s not like it was hidden by the water of the pool or anything since the pool is like 2 feet deep…nice…
As I was walking through the gate at the pool, one of my old lady neighbors commented that I was “about to pop.” Wisdom, people. Wisdom.
And now let me just introduce Robert to ya’ll and I’ll try to be back again soon.
Oh my. Beth, he is beautiful! I hope you are enjoying every newborn moment of sweetness!
Steph
Congrats Beth! He is just adorable! I”m so happy for you and your family!
When I saw you pop up on Bloglines I was hoping it was baby time. He is absolutely gorgeous. And how cute is big brother?
I am so happy for you, and your newly expanded family!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! He’s a doll. Take it easy…
he is georgous.. congratulations!!!!
Oh, Beth! What a beautiful boy. He is darling.
Sam looks like he is already and expert big brother. Your heart must melt when you watch the two of them together.
I missed you! I’ve been coming here like a stalker!
Beth, he’s just gorgeous. (As are you!) Congratulations! I hope everything is going wonderfully. Please don’t hesitate to email me if you need an ear for ANYTHING!!
Sam already looks like such a great big brother!
I was just thinking the other day that it was about time for him to arrive.
Congrats, Beth and family! He’s a beautiful baby.
He’s adorable! Congrats!
As for how moms of two do it - I’m only three months in, and still trying to work it out. So far I’ve learned that if one of them is content, the other won’t be. Seems to be the way of the universe. But it does get easier. Three months in, and it’s already a little easier than when Mira first arrived.
Congratulations!!! I love the smushy face one. Enjoy this new blessing!
Congrats Beth! He is gorgeous! Sam looks like he’s in big brother heaven!
Congratulations! Robert is a beautiful boy !
Did Sam seem ages older when you brought the baby home? I remember that being a shock for me. Post when you’re able, we’re still here!!
OH! Beautiful and PERFECT! Yay, for you, and yay, for babies!
congratulations! he’s so totally adorable!!!! good job, momma!
Precious! Congratulations, and good work by you! BTW, I know you must be so busy, but I have to say, I really miss your blog posts.
He is SO beautiful!
The adjustment from 1-2 is rough. It took me a good many months to really get in a groove. But each day yu will find it gets easier and easier. My littlest will be 1 next week and I can finally say I have a pretty good handle on things.
Now if I could just figure out how to get the two of them to get along!!
What a sweetie! Congratulations! They look so cute together- I hope Sam does really well with his new brother!
Oh, glorious cheeks! What a beautiful baby and big brother! Congrats Beth
Oh Beth … he is gorgeous!! Congratulations! And Sam - he looks so proud in those pictures! Hope that you continue to recover well.
So adorable. They are just beautiful together!
Congratulations, Beth. You make beautiful babies!
Hello, Robert. Welcome.
Mike
http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com/
Congratulations Beth!!! He is adorable.
The adjustment from 1-2 took a few months. It does get easier. The best lesson I learned is that both kids won’t always be happy and that’s okay. Also, I tried to alternate who got mom’s care first. It wasn’t always fair to #1 that the baby got my first response. I tried to shake it up some. It doesn’t hurt either kid to cry sometimes
Good luck, I know you’ll do great!!!
How sweet–a big congratulations to you and your family. ANd I love the last picture where Sam is holding his new brother. And don’t worry, things will get easier–I remember panicking when I was due with number two and quit my job and everything because I thought I’d never manage it all. Now I look back and laugh. If I have a day with just two of them around I’m thinking it’s a vacation
It’s amazing how motherhood improves your abilities that way.
Congratulations! Robert has a perfectly sweet, round little face. Sam looks ecstatic, he’ll be an awesome big brother!
Congratulations!
He is a sweetie - and what cute pictures of the brothers together.
I’m so happy for you!!
When you popped up on my comments, I was so happily surprised. Welcome back and you’ve brought something with you!
He is gorgeous!! Congrats.
Oh Beth, congratulations! I am sorry I am so late with my good wishes - my second is keeping me quite busy and away from the computer.
He is such a beautiful baby, and I’m glad he’s less fussy than Sam was!
Big congratulations!
Ooooh I was on vacation and I totally missed these last updates. I didn’t know yet that you had your baby boy.
CONGRATULATIONS! He looks totally adorable which was to expected :). I hope the ceasarian went well and that you have recovered well by now. I hope he’s feeding well and giving you enough rest. Enjoy your enlarged family!
Woohoo! this is so cool.
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