Meet Matthew…

So, we had a baby.  That’s where I’ve been.

 He is precious and wonderful and *ahem* 11 weeks old today.  Sorry, been busy!

Matty came into the world in a hurry.  We were scheduled for an induction on March 10th and ended up running to the hospital the night before, at 5:45.  We arrived at 6:00 and he was born 15 minutes later.  They didn’t even have time to place the iv.   Poor Drew was frightened in the car when mommy shrieked through a contraction.  Luckily, my parents met us at the hospital and took care of Drew while we were rushed to L and D.  I wish it had happened a bit slower but I didn’t realize it was that bad until it was and then, it was over and he was in our arms. 

Drew was allowed into the room just minutes later and he helped with his first bath and the wonderful nurse let him choose the hat.  My parents were allowed in at this point as well.  It was a nice chance for everyone to meet him and for Matty to bond.  

Fast forward a few weeks and we are working to resolve Matt’s acid reflux and substantial eczema.  I have returned to work and my mom is caring for our darling boy.  I am pumping…not happily but I know he is worth the work and discomfort.

I didn’t feel like our family was complete until his arrival.  Matty fills a space that I felt in my heart.  My two boys are the lights of my life and Brian and I couldn’t be happier.