Johnathan was born by planned c-section, but apparently he had planned to be born that day whether we were ready or not, because my water broke about 15 minutes before surgery. :) Talk about timing!
Doug got to be there, our doctors and nurses were wonderful, and the whole experience could not have been better! Unlike Danika's birth, there were no complications, nothing unexpected (except the water breaking!) and the recovery has been a breeze so far. Not that it is without pain, but compared to complications last time, this is a piece of cake! :) As soon as they let me get out of bed (24 hours after the surgery) I felt GREAT. I even convinced them to let me out of the hospital a full day early because I was feeling so wonderful. It was great to be home and to have our little family of four all under one roof.
Danika ADORES her baby brother. She loves to kiss him and pat him and she has been really gentle with him. We are so proud of her. She loves to be Mommy's helper and wants to help change diapers and assist in putting his binky back in when it falls out. :) Yesterday she crawled up next to me leaned over, gently put her hands on both sides of Johnathan's face and softly said, "I love you baby John. You are my best friend." Talk about melting a Mommy's heart.
I feel so blessed I am just beyond amazed at this precious gift times two. To be entrusted by God to care for these two precious lives and to raise them to love Him...it overwhelms me sometimes.
And speaking of being overwhelmed...I have the most amazing husband. I will post more about it later, but for now let's just say I love that man. He was just fantastic through the birth and the subsequent days in the hospital and now that we are home, I just couldn't ask for more support or help than I get from him. He is just fantastic.John is doing great...already gained back all of his birthweight and then some. He is a great eater, and sleeps in decent chunks, so I'm tired but not falling apart. He is easy going and pretty easy to appease...so far so good!
So....the adventure shifts to a new chapter as the little Bierer family becomes four instead of three. Thanks for tuning in! :)
7 comments:
I could hardly wait for you to post pictures. John is adorable. Glad you are feeling so good (compared to last time!). Keep the pictures coming. Wish I could see him in person! Love you all. ~Barb
I can't wait to hold him and squeeze him again. I miss you all so much! The pictures are great! Give Danika a hug from Aunt Kristen.
I know I am on my second visit since John was born but this is the most wonderful time of a grandma's life. All you people out there, he is much cuter than the pictures. What a joy!!!
Congrats! He looks healthy and adorable! You look GREAT! Glad to hear that all went well...I was praying for that! Wish I could say "Can't wait to hold him", but he will probably be running by the time I meet him in person! Love keeping up with your family by the blog, though! Hope everyone adjusts well! Congrats again!
Awww...he is so adorable!!! :) Hope you're feeling well & adjusting to being the mommy of two!!! :)
Congratulations, Andrea and Doug! I am so excited for your family. Can't wait to watch them grow!
Andrea
Hi Andrea,
Loved reading your post; so wonderful about Danika and the new baby. Glad that he is easy going and that your recovery is also going well!
Miss you girl - Congrats.
Love,
Carrie :)
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