Friday, February 13, 2009

First Weeks With Our Girl


I can't believe Alexis has already been with us for almost 2 weeks! Everyone here is doing well. I was pretty nervous about having another c-section. It went so much better this time than the first. In my experience, a scheduled c-section is a million times better than an emergency one. I felt better the second day this time than I did the fifth day with Matthew.
My nurses and doctor were great. One of the nurses found out that Matthew weighed 9lbs 10oz when he was born and she told everyone in the operating room. They were all so excited to see how much Alexis would weigh, I thought they were going to start a pool right then and there guessing her weight. This time I was completely with it and I got to see her pouty little face right after they pulled her out. I also got to hear her scream and scream as they cleaned her up. I thought for sure she was going to be a feisty one with the way she was wailing. Matthew also is doing so much better with all of the change then I anticipated. He did so well at my parent's house. I was so afraid he would be upset leaving the hospital, that he would feel left out when Erik and I stayed there with the baby, but he didn't mind at all. It could have been because he got a few happy meals and monster trucks (monster trucks have an amazing power over our boy these days). The day Alexis was born he went to Build a Bear and made her a pink monkey, which he named Missy (that was his second choice after homeboy I have been told). He picked out a satin nightgown and robe for her to wear, the monkey that is not Alexis.


So far Matthew has not paid too much attention to Alexis. He has held her twice. The first day we were home he asked to hold her and yesterday I bribed him with candy so I could get a picture. Last week, he was upstairs for awhile in her room. He came out asking me to carry something down. It turns out he had found the legs to his old music table and attached them for his baby sister. Then he, of course, played some music for her. That was pretty sweet! Oh and he would wear his big brother shirt everyday if I let him.
So far, Alexis has been an amazingly good baby. The last couple of nights she has been a little fussy at bed time. Before that she just would let out these little cries every few hours to be fed. She sleeps ALOT! Which is a complete turn around from my boy when he was a baby, he never slept. Matthew hates when she cries (and I'm pretty sure it is not because he can't stand to see his little sister upset), but I think she probably only cries about 10 minutes a day and he plugs his ears for every one of those minutes. I seriously have been working on this post for too long! I have had to change the title to weeks instead of week!

8 comments:

The Queen said...

Congratulations again. She is beautiful. I remember Sabrina not really paying attention much to Sarah. She would hold her a few times, and then she just sort of lost interest! I think that is a good thing though- life goes on for them! Eat, sleep, and play!

The Queen said...

Remember how much cooler it was for you when Andrew was born? And all those diapers you changed?! I don't even remember him being a baby, but I think you had to cuddle with him and change his diaper every time you came over. Haha, my mom owes you!

Amy said...

She is such a doll! It sounds as though you are doing great and no real problems with Matthew...just a sweet little boy who doesn't like crying...who can blame him really? ;) Congrats and take it easy!!!

Erin Morgan said...

Thanks for taking the time, Megan to post photos and give us an update. I've been wondering how you've been doing. If you don't mind me asking, what was the reason for your c-section with Matthew? Congrats again! Hugs -

Jenny said...

She is so sweet Megan! I am glad things are going so well these first few weeks. I hope you are enjoying every minute! I cannot wait to meet her!

Kim M said...

Oh she is beautiful - glad to hear things are going well for you. Thanks for taking time out to share your little ones with us!

Jenney said...

How did I miss that you posted this LAST FREAKING WEEK???? Sometimes my blog list doesn't update correctly and that doesn't make me very happy because SHE IS BEAUTIFUL and I missed it. Enough. Ahem.
Glad she is such a good baby and that you are doing well. I hope you enjoyed tonight's Office baby shower. I asked NBC to air it especially for the new mommy. And thank you for not naming your baby Astird. Uh...Astrid.

kristykh said...

I am so glad you are all adjusting well. Matthew sounds like he is doing great! Alexis is so adorable! I love all her dark hair and dark skin. I am a little partial, though. We will have to try to come visit this spring or summer once you have settled in to being a mom of two. I can't wait to hear how it is.