Adjusting

(If this means anything, I wrote this entire blog and then it magically deleted itself. Then of course it saved it as a blank document. Boo!!)

Jax is a week old. A week and 1 day to be exact. I completely forgot what it was like to have a newborn around. Talk about a wake up call. I am thankful that we are still pretty young and can live with little sleep. Jax is eating like a champ. He takes in about 3 ounces every feeding. Unfortunately those feedings come every 2 hours. Seriously?! Ugh. We were so spoiled with Jake so I didn't expect anything less then a child this time around that didn't sleep in 4 hour increments right off the bat. He has a very mellow temperament though. The only time he cries is when he has to have his diaper change. Sometimes when he thinks he is going to starve to death he wails also. He is a fantastic little guy though and we love him so much already. Nights have been rough. I take the night shift so that Michael can sleep from 10-7 solid and take over in the morning. I get 3-4 naps twice a day so that helps a lot. I hope and pray he starts to stretch out his feedings. I can dream of day he goes for 4 hours and stays there. Just to have to only have to get up once a night would be amazing. Yet, him and I have a lot of fun during the wee morning hours. TV absolutely stinks but you can always count on the Hallmark Channel to have some Christmas movie going!

Unfortunately, I have been sick. For every good day I have, a bad one follows. I honestly think it was the flu shot I got before I left the hospital. It's just taking it's time to get out of me. I have no idea what I would do without Michael. He has been absolutely amazing. Over this past week we have grown even more closer and stronger as a unit. I never think I can love the man more, but then I do. My heart is overflowing with the love I have for him. It's beyond ridiculous. Last night and today I have been fighting this horrible stomach ache. It comes and goes in shifts and has caused vomiting and other unpleasant things. Michael has been fantastic with taking care of Jax and myself. He even went out and got me chicken noodle soup and saltines without even asking. It's been just a blessing to have him home during this time. He is even thinking about taking next week off work. I am so blessed!

Jake is in love with his brother. He refers to him as "My baby" and is always wanting to help. Not in annoying way at all. He helps with feedings, diaper changes, cleaning up, he shushes people if he thinks they are being too loud, he checks on Jax if he even makes a peep, and he very carefully rubs his head when he is sleeping or being fussy. It's so sweet. I was afraid he might rebel and go the other way but he has been amazing. he tries to play with him. He brings him his toys and reads to him. It's so sweet. He teaches him how to count to 65 (that is as high as he knows currently), count to 20 in Spanish, and the ABC's. It just so fun to watch them interact. Jax really focuses on Jake when he is around and cracks a smile in his sleep when Jake talks. It so sweet.

The whole experience was pretty good. I stressed for nothing of course. Everything went as plan. It was a completely different experience this time. No scary moments, no fear, hardly any pain, and a healthy baby to boot. We got to the hospital at 6am and no one else was there. We were taken care of by a fantastic nurse that had the same humor as us so we just had a blast with her till 8 rolled around. My least favorite part would have to be the spinal. I knew I would get sick and I did. I didn't throw up but I did have a few gag moments. Try gagging when you can feel anything below your chest. It's a weird experience. My anesthesiologist was hilarious and he took awesome care of me. The surgery went well and quick. When they said he weighed 7lbs 9oz, I think I about died of shock. Jake was only 6lbs 4 oz and I wasn't expecting a child that weighed more then that. Plus he had a ton of dark hair. Jake was practically bald till he was 2. I believe I asked Michael if he was sure that was the child that came out of me. Other then the food at that place, we had a great experience. We had a lot of family and friends that came and we are so thankful for their visits. Other then having this amazing little boy and seeing Jake with him for the first time, the next highlight was my shower. Your first shower after you have a baby, it's an amazing feeling. You just feel completely renewed and refreshed. It's just an amazing shower experience! =) The 4 days at Mercy flew by and we were so grateful for an amazing staff and great experience!

Christmas is fast approaching. We have 11 days. SCARY!! I hope I am feeling better tomorrow because we need to go out and get some last minute gifts. Jake is at my mom's tomorrow so I would love to get his stalking stuffers and all that jazz. Maybe even pick up a few last minute gifts for him.

Jana gets here on Friday and I am way beyond excited! I cannot wait for her to meet Jax! I also can't wait just to spend time with her and everyone. She is the piece that has been missing during this past week or so. It sucks but we make it through!

Other than that, we are slowly getting along and are just over the moon in love with the new little Janzen in our lives. We couldn't be more blessed and thrilled to have him. He is such an amazing blessing from God and we can't thank Him enough for him!