Eli arrived June 22 at 2:57am after only 4 hrs of labor. He weighs 6 lbs. 1 oz. and is 19 in. long. The birth story is FAST (which was GREAT news for me despite a difficult delivery). He had a pretty bruised up head and face after delivery but it has dramatically disapated now. He has started as a "lazy" feeder but we're working on that. He has a much fuller, darker head of hair than his brother and sister did (more like Daddy I think). Kai and Addie were so cute coming to meet him the next morning! See their pics below.
Eli's 1st pic with Mom and Dad. You can see his banged up face....poor kiddo!
After Kai did a quick exploration of the hospital room (which was very intriguing) he just wanted to stare at Eli and then hold him. Addie saw the "baby" right away and was leaning and asking to touch/hold/kiss him. We put her by him right away thinking she would just watch him, but she ended up giving him two wacks on the head (surely meant as love taps). After we corrected her and asked her to give him kisses, she did so very gently! You can see me holding her hands in this pic so she wouldn't wack him again!! She didn't really appreciate that.
Here's Kai holding Eli and giving him kisses on the head. He was diggin' it! During their visit, he kept asking me why Eli wasn't talking and then continued to "teach" him animal sounds (especially his infamous mooing). We also told him it was a special day since it was Eli's birthday....so he softly sang "Happy Birthday" to Eli right in his face. So precious.
Addie continually wanted to give Eli kisses and that was about ALL we were willing to let her get close for. She definitely is interested in her big brother and wants to view him in the crib and pack'n play at home. Once she learns the rules about being GENTLE, I think she will be a very good helper!
Here's one with his eyes open and his cute little summer onesie!
Eli content to hang with Daddy. When he's awake and not crying, he's very alert and content to just look around. At this point, he seems to have a pretty laid back personality.
Here's little man waiting to be discharged from the hospital. We were anxious to get home.
Eli's 1st pic at home......he's a little squirt in his carseat!
A few things we've noticed:
It's unbelievable how BIG our little Addie seems in comparison to Eli. It really puts the 1st years' growth in perspective!
Kai got his hair buzzed tonight by Daddy while I gave Addie a bath and Eli slept in his crib....except when Eli started wailing, what to do? Derrick didn't want to leave Kai alone outside with lethal clippers and I can't leave Addie in the bath alone. Someone will have to cry. We will have to double team somewhere. Things like this should make for some interesting scenarios around here in the coming weeks! Stay tuned for that.
Eli's 1st pic with Mom and Dad. You can see his banged up face....poor kiddo!
After Kai did a quick exploration of the hospital room (which was very intriguing) he just wanted to stare at Eli and then hold him. Addie saw the "baby" right away and was leaning and asking to touch/hold/kiss him. We put her by him right away thinking she would just watch him, but she ended up giving him two wacks on the head (surely meant as love taps). After we corrected her and asked her to give him kisses, she did so very gently! You can see me holding her hands in this pic so she wouldn't wack him again!! She didn't really appreciate that.
Here's Kai holding Eli and giving him kisses on the head. He was diggin' it! During their visit, he kept asking me why Eli wasn't talking and then continued to "teach" him animal sounds (especially his infamous mooing). We also told him it was a special day since it was Eli's birthday....so he softly sang "Happy Birthday" to Eli right in his face. So precious.
Addie continually wanted to give Eli kisses and that was about ALL we were willing to let her get close for. She definitely is interested in her big brother and wants to view him in the crib and pack'n play at home. Once she learns the rules about being GENTLE, I think she will be a very good helper!
Here's one with his eyes open and his cute little summer onesie!
Eli content to hang with Daddy. When he's awake and not crying, he's very alert and content to just look around. At this point, he seems to have a pretty laid back personality.
Here's little man waiting to be discharged from the hospital. We were anxious to get home.
Eli's 1st pic at home......he's a little squirt in his carseat!
A few things we've noticed:
It's unbelievable how BIG our little Addie seems in comparison to Eli. It really puts the 1st years' growth in perspective!
Kai got his hair buzzed tonight by Daddy while I gave Addie a bath and Eli slept in his crib....except when Eli started wailing, what to do? Derrick didn't want to leave Kai alone outside with lethal clippers and I can't leave Addie in the bath alone. Someone will have to cry. We will have to double team somewhere. Things like this should make for some interesting scenarios around here in the coming weeks! Stay tuned for that.
4 comments:
Congrats again! You've got your hands full, but you and Derrik are so patient that you will get through these busy times just wonderfully!
and when did you find time to blog?!? thanks for the updates and pictures - he is such a sweet baby!
I agree with Susan...you guys are such great parents, you'll find a way to conquer the new adventure you're beginning. I love how sweet Kai and Addie are already being too. Such a sweet family!! :)
Congrats to your family! What a wonderful addition! He is a cutie, just like his brother and sister!
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