Since we've been home.....

Clara turned 3 weeks old yesterday.  Since we've been home, I have had lots of help from Will, my mom, and Will's mom.  Everyone has helped me keep the house clean and entertained Hudson while I have camped out on the couch feeding sweet Clara.  We have really been enjoying all the meals brought to us by our wonderful friends and church.  The hardest part of the whole thing is loosing the dynamic of Hudson as the only child.  I haven't been able to spend tons of time with him, and I miss him!  Of course, he has been acting out a little.

The second time around has been much easier for us.  We knew a bit more of what to expect, and we also have had perspective that this constant feeding and no sleep is very short lived.  Although, the whole you sleep when she sleeps advice doesn't work too well when you have a 2 year old at home!

At her two week appointment, Clara was 7 pounds 14 ounces.  She has gained 2 ounces a day!  She seems to be doing great.  She still wakes up twice during the night, but there have been a couple of nights where it was only once.  She doesn't usually go down easy once she wakes up, so this has been a bit challenging.  She sleeps swaddled in her vibrating chair.  We will try to break her of this habit in a month or two!

Hudson has paid more attention to her lately.  He colored on her one day and said he was sharing his markers!  Since then, he has given her a few kisses and help stick the paci in her mouth when she cries.

First time with both of them in the car:

First bath:

Meeting Gabby:

Next week is my first official week flying solo.  A little anxious and excited to start our new normal.