Why didn’t the last three weeks of my pregnancy go as fast as the first three weeks of Conrad’s life??
Yes! We have success in nursing and Conrad is gaining weight! Bless Zantac and the wonderful Lactation Consultant who identified the problem (note to self: there is a HUGE difference between a “CERTIFIED Lactation Specialist” and a “Lactation Specialist.” It’s great to see my baby do other things beside scowl and scream. Conrad is calm most of the time and doesn’t mind tummy time (unlike his siblings). He’s still not a fan of the binky but we are still hopeful. He still takes a bottle every day which was one benefit of having to supplement in the beginning. I’m committing myself to not let this habit die so there is a little more freedom in my future and of course, Seth enjoys it.
It’s interesting how those first few weeks are stressful no matter if it’s your first or fourth.
My parents took off but thankfully, two days later, Seth’s parents (plus Lucinda) arrived. It was wonderful to have more help and their relaxed, helpful attitudes around our house for almost a week. The boys wrestled a with grandpa and Lucy led him on a few good chases around the block. Grandma Thacker was a gracious baby bouncer who has a great skill for burping that I’m still trying to master. Lucinda introduced my boys to the wonderful world of the “Kindle Fire” which they quickly became addicted to and were sad to see leave along with the Thackers.
I love Conrad’s reaction to Seth’s mom, he knows goodness!
We decided to bless Conrad the Sunday the Thackers were in town. I wasn’t feeling up for church yet so we just blessed him in our living room. It was perfect watching Seth and his dad take Conrad in their arms and give him a beautiful blessing. I love learning and feeling the unique spirits and personalities of my kids after they are born. I feel Conrad is going to be a mild tempered child who will be a wonderful influence on his dear older sister (or at least I hope for it).
Conrad wearing the Tuxedo Grandma made seven years ago for Charlie
The day before Seth’s parents flew out we were able to celebrate Grandma Thacker’s birthday. We all met Seth at the Rockville town center for dinner at Cosi (very similar to Panera) The food tasted really good and afterwards we took a lap through the “Toy Kingdom” toy store which I enjoy just as much as kids. We came home to indulge in a delicious carrot cake Seth made the night before.
We played the family version of “Wits and Wagers” with Grandma and Grandpa. It’s a fun trivia game that you can still win even if you don’t know anything!
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