Slowly But Surely.... We're Adapting.....

Ethan Alexander has forever changed my world. He is such a good baby. A very mild temperment, and personality. He rarely cries, and when he does, it is to let me know he is hungry, or dirty. He smiles in his sleep, which is about the only time he somewhat resembles me. He has high cheek bones, like me. Other than that, just like Zach, he is like a mirror of his Daddy. I knew from the moment I saw the ultrasound, he was going to resemble Zach very closely. Its amazing how much kids can resemble one another, or their parents very closely!

Zach is adapting. He likes having a brother, and being "big". He enjoys helping out, and bringing Momma diapers, creme, etc. He is involved. Today he put Ethan's pacifier in his mouth. It was not what he was expecting I don't think, cause he gave me a funny look and handed it to me immediately. Hahaha...
The pediatrician warned me of "regression" in him, saying that most only children, will regress when a baby comes into the home to try to "fit in". Hopefully if this continues any, it will not last long when he see's he doesn't like what it's like. Like a baby bottle -- he looks at them,....but KNOWS that he doesn't use them. But, he knows his brother does, and wouldn't hesitate putting it in his mouth.

Mom and Dad are in love. Ethan is an amazing baby. He has filled our life with more love and joy in the past 6 days of his birth. Daddy is in awe, with both of his boys. I don't think I have convinced Josh another boy added to the household in a few years, would be awesome. I do not want to have another one for atleast a year or two. That's if we can successfully get through all the changes coming our way. LOL.... and IF I can talk Josh into it. I really wanted to try for a girl -- but, I know darn well chances are high that it would be another boy again. And I am ok with that. My own little basketball team... or football... and my license plate would have to be changed to 4my3boys, instead of 4my2boys. :)

I am missing being pregnant already. Infact, I was thinking today, I wished I still had my 2 weeks left. I feel kinda jipped, even though I really felt like I was ready to be done. But, I think some calculation was off with Ethan, cause he was PERFECT size, and actually bigger than he should have been for how far along he was. 7 lbs. 4 oz was a perfect size. Today, I am not positive what he weighs, but when we left the hospital Sun. he checked out at 6lbs. 9 oz. He is SOOO strong already! His head has excellant strength, and his little arms and legs are so strong too. My gosh the way he can hold his head and turn it around. He still is very tiny and barely fits his carseat though. Obviously he still needs support, etc with his head, so we have found him with his head down sometimes. So sad... I need to find something that helps them keep it up more. I have monkeys which have since been put in his carseat and seem to help some.

Anyhow, things are good. We are enjoying our time. And if this is my last child, I am going to enjoy every moment of him being a baby!!!

Zach is doing so much better though since he has been born. He says new words, out of the blue, clear as day as well.

New Words:
Papa
Brother
Baby
Sissy <---what he calls the dog.

Anyhow... til next time....
Photos to come of Ethan "E"