Category: Caroline

This is what our sweet baby looks like right now.

                                         

Yes, she still sleeps all the time! It is amazing to me. When she’s awake, she calmly looks around and I just love gazing at her. But really, she’s the sleepiest newborn I’ve ever had. And the easiest newborn I’ve ever had. Not that I think newborns are easy… But really, Caroline has been fussy like maybe once so far. And she doesn’t spit up. Well, she DID have a few random projectile episodes at first. Once, she projectile vomited all over Charlotte from head to toe which made Big Sister start to cry… But that hasn’t happened in a couple weeks now.

Caroline weighed 9 lbs. at her 2-week appointment, so she’s doing well in her weight gain.

Look how tiny this bundle looks in her crib. Before we know it, she’ll be as long as this crib! I don’t remember what my other 2 newborns were REALLY like. That might be a good thing. But it just goes by too quickly and I know it! I wish I could bottle up all the (good) newborn memories so I could really remember it all a few years from now.

My mom had to leave a week ago. It was hard to say goodbye. It was crucial to have my mom here to help ease us into the newborn lifestyle. She hung out with us, spoiled us, folded laundry, did our dishes, & helped tremendously with Caroline. I especially appreciated sharing the “load” when it came to the diaper changes! haha, get it??

Charlotte is great with her little sister. She likes to get really close to Caroline’s face and talk in a high-pitched voice. Charlotte HAS been more defiant/opinionated & crying more lately, but she’s been doing alright overall. I try to make time to spend with just her.

Chase is very tender and helpful with his baby sister, also. He goes & gets things when I ask him to. I still have to remind him not to carry Caroline around. He doesn’t seem as affected by this whole situation as Charlotte, maybe because he’s older & more independent.

Here’s my little family, all holding each other on their laps!

Pace has been great, too. He has been patient with me having baby gifts everywhere, dinner NOT ready when he gets home, & my boxes of regular clothes all over the bedroom as I transition to my normal clothes. I am grateful for my wonderful husband. Even if he’s a little crazy (see picture below).

                                         

That pic was taken after a bath time. Caroline really loves her baths! And I love when she’s all fresh & clean & snuggly.

Here we are! We haven’t fallen off the face of the earth, just adjusting and enjoying the Little Bundle. We’re so grateful to our friends, family, neighbors, & ward members, who have been showering us with love, food, & gifts!

It feels good to have our baby here (& not in my belly anymore… although Chase tapped on my flabby belly the other day & said, “Oh good, you still have a drum”).

Caroline is a regular part of the family! She’s so snuggly, relaxed, & good-natured so far, crying just when something is up. To me, she doesn’t look much like Chase or Charlotte did as newborns– maybe the head of hair throws me off. She also sleeps a TON, especially during the day… a lot more than my other two did as newborns. Maybe that’s a sign of good night sleep to come in the future! Maybe!!

I’m happy to say that Chase & Charlotte love baby Caroline. She gets lots of kisses & adoration from them. Charlotte likes to say our baby’s full name every time (she pronounces it: “Keh-line Jean Mc-Call-law). The older two are helpful & somehow understand that Mommy just has to sit & nurse our baby a lot! It’s a challenge for me to balance everything & make sure I’m spending time with each of them. But I know we’ll all be okay.

Chase is pictured below wearing his all-time favorite outfit: Camouflage shirt & shorts (he’d wear camo underwear too, but that pair of underwear is too small now).

This proud big brother loves holding Caroline & always wants to carry her. He goes & gets her & then I have to confiscate her as soon as I catch him carrying her around. What age do you usually let kids do that? This seems too young. I’m just afraid he’s going to trip & fall on her!

I am very glad that my mom has been here to help with all the things that need to be done. Namely laundry & dishes, & just extra hands in general! & she also helps with diaper changes in the night, which helps me get a little extra sleep. I’ll have to get some photos of her & Caroline so I can post some of those! GG (Pace’s mom) has also taken the kids out a couple of times to run around & have fun. I SO appreciate the help!