I’m sitting in my grandmother’s glider rocker with Finnegan on my chest, trying to comfort some of his gas pains. Finn has now been home for six days (he came home on their due date), Luca for 25. I can hardly believe I’ve had a baby at home for almost a month. The growth during that month has been amazing and I’m lucky enough to get to experience it once again. Everything was so new with Luca and flew by so quickly that I feel I missed some things but am now seeing that I didn’t. As I witness Finn go through the same changes I am reminded of the same proud moments with Luca.
Yesterday was a day filled with a number of those milestones. In the late afternoon, just before a feeding, Finn showed signs of being really aware of his world. He focused for a few moments on the mobile hanging over the crib and then continued to circle his gaze around the room, stopping to see me, see Luca, and look out the window. His arms were outside of his tightly swaddled blanket and they explored the air while his eyes searched the room. I took advantage of this aware time to try him at breast. We’ve had success a few times but he wears out quickly. After a quick latch he steadied through twenty five minutes with no problems. Then, instead of zonking out he hung out with me through to the next feeding, three hours away, with only a couple five minute power naps. So, we breastfed again. Another success.
When I picked him up a few moments ago he had just woken into a cry that looked like a result of gas pain. As I held him close he settled a little, and after a few moments on my warm chest, he settled a little more. I don’t remember specifically when Luca had the same reaction to mom’s care but now that I see that moment of change with Finn I can remember the feeling with Luca. That feeling that I matter enough to calm them. That mom’s care and cuddle are what matters. Just like what I remember as a child and still count on today, with my mom. That no matter how bad I feel a hug from mom or a call to mom can make everything better.
The picture reflects your happiness. Glad to see everyone home. :_
oh this makes me teary eyed. I am so happy that the boys are both home with you guys now.
And you three do look totally blissed out in that picture.
sweet!
Thanks Z and V. Definitely a nice warm calm feeling to have everyone home.
They are both adorable!
I agree with what you mean about a hug or call from mom and luckily for Luca and Finn they have an awesome mother!
But who are we kidding, you know what I want to know… how is Maggie??? Has she taken to Finn as well as she did with Luca?
Thanks, Amit! Maggie is still doing well. She doesn’t seem to mind one more. She’s definitely not getting as much attention as usual and doesn’t understand that if we’re picking a fussy baby out of a bouncy seat that it is not time for her doggy nose and kisses. We’re all adapting… Thankfully, with the weather being warmer Maggie has been able to take the babies for a couple walks. She seems to enjoy showing them her neighborhood.