Life Update

These photos of pumpkin carving were taken prior to Colin's birth, but I am only now getting them posted. Needless to say, it has been a busy 2 weeks.

Morgan and Parker came on Monday before Colin was born to help out. I was quite uncomfortable at the end of this pregnancy and having some labor signs. It eased my anxiety knowing that someone was here if we had to go in before our scheduled c-section on the 17th (which we did end up going early). Here she is with Parker posing for the camera with the pumpkin we had picked at Young's Dairy.

Daddy and Maggie are preparing the pumpkin carving by drawing on it first.

Life Update:
Maggie is making a remarkable adjustment to having a little brother in the house. I am continually amazed at how she has been doing. I was very worried that Maggie would have a hard time while we were in the hospital, being as this was the first time that we had been apart (it was definitely hard on me). Her aunt Morgan and my mom stayed with her and she did very well. She came to visit us at the hospital the day after Colin was born (again, I was very hesitant to do this as I thought she would not want to leave), but again, she proved me wrong. She was so happy to come to the hospital and walked in carrying 2 white carnations for us. She went around the room talking and taking pictures. It was a joy to see.

Since being home, Maggie has been a great help by getting diapers, burp cloths, blankets, and whatever we ask for. She has become even more independent and is just the happiest little girl. Though we have reverted back to wanting me to lay in bed with her for nap, she is doing wonderfully. Colin is a very good baby who sleeps most of the time. We're not quite used to that as Maggie from the beginning was never a good sleeper. Though we are still sleep deprived, we are enjoying our new little family.

Maggie had her monthly clinic visit a week ago, which of course created anxiety in me once again. Her numbers looked great and she actually didn't have to get an IVIG (antibody infusion), as she was within the normal threshold. Andy took her to the appointment and they were back home within 2 1/2 hours. This was a record for her. With this appointment being so positive, we feel like we can breathe once again for another month.

This past week, Andy had taken Maggie outside since it was so nice out. As I looked out the window, I felt that my world was perfect at that moment. Maggie was walking outside by herself, carrying a watering can and watering our dead flowers. Andy was helping her fill up the can and I stood watching it all unfold while holding our newborn son. At that moment, all was forgotten about where we have been and what we have endured. Instead, all I could think about was that this family of four has so much joy ahead of us. It's a new beginning that I am ready for and look forward to.

The day we got home from the hospital, Maggie came into the house asking, "Where is my little brother?" She was ready to hold him and hasn't let him go since.

Maggie enjoys sharing her bed with Colin.

I foresee a beautiful friendship.

She loves to hold her little brother. She asks constantly to hold him and does a good job doing so. She doesn't seem to mind his crying at all. She tells him "it's okay," and "calm down."

Maggie has become a good mommy to all of her babies. She was even pushing 2 strollers with babies in them last night.