Big Brother

Matthew sure does love his little sister.  He is very gentle with her and loves to hold her and give her kisses.  He can't wait until she gets bigger so he can teach her how to walk and ride a bike.

Bringing home baby hasn't been easy on big brother.  He knows that she requires a lot of our attention so he wants more attention too!  And when he doesn't get it, he has resorted to acting out a lot more!  I am so grateful that my husband has the patience of a saint to deal with it.  I try and be patient, but the kid is relentless sometimes.  So I do a lot of praying!

We do our best to spend one on one time with Matthew and to show him that he is just as special as baby Kate.  He is such a good big brother and loves to help out with her as  much as he can.  One day Kate was crying really loud and Matthew covered his ears and said, 'mommy, she's hurting my ears'.  :)

We are still adjusting to being a family of four.  Each passing day is a better day. :)

A Very Hard First Week!

Baby Kate turned one week old yesterday.

It's been a very hard first week...not for baby, but for mommy!  I forgot how exhausting it is the first few weeks with a new baby and throw in a toddler too!

Recovering from a C-section, breastfeeding, hormones!  Oh my! You don't realize how much your body needs sleep and you just go thru the motions just to survive.  I have cried many a times the last week, sometimes just for now reason. 

I am SO grateful for a husband who is so understanding and who has done so much to make sure that I am taken care of.  He has been my rock and I don't know what I would do with out him.  He has one more week off of work and I'm dreading when he has to go back to work.  I'm grateful to have him as a partner on this parenting journey.  The man is amazing and I love him to pieces.

Kate is doing great.  She is eating, pooping and sleeping.  Repeat, repeat, repeat.  I can sit and stare at her all day.  She's dreamy and is just precious.

With each passing day, I know things will get better.  I don't want the time to go by too fast, but just fast enough so that I can physically and emotionally get better to care for my baby and little boy.  

All this tiredness and sleeplessness will pass. 



Welcome Baby Kate!!

Welcome to the world baby girl!!

Kathryn Anh Whitcomb

August 9, 2014 at 5:38 AM

6 lbs 14 ounces

20 inches long

She is perfect!

Mommy and daddy are exhausted.

Big brother Matthew loves his baby sister.

Better pictures to come (if I can ever find the strength and energy).

37 Weeks

I know these pregnancy postings may be boring, but this blog is also used as a life journal for our family.  It's amazing how many times I've had to go back to my blog to look up an event or date.  I'm so glad I have a record of our family. 

Here we are, 37 weeks today!!  Wow!

It always seems like time flies by during the pregnancy and then toward the end, it just slows down!  At least that what it feels like because at this point, you just want the baby to come out!

We have a C-section scheduled for Aug 22nd (which will be 39 weeks).  I begged to have it sooner, but the dr said there was no medical reason to do it sooner.  In my (non-medical) opinion, the feeling of someone stabbing my hands over and over is reason enough to get baby out! Or just the overall uncomfortable feeling toward the end of the pregnancy.  I know, I know, it could be worst.  I try not to complain too much and just pray that baby will be healthy and happy.  I would rather be the one in pain than have my baby in pain. 

We had measurements done last week and Baby Kate is now 6 lbs 8 ounces.

Still waiting to put the finishing touches on baby's nursery.  Matthew loves climbing into her crib and pretend he's a baby.  I'm hoping he won't climb in there when she's in it!

Only two more weeks untill baby comes!  I'm hoping she will come sooner!

35 Weeks

35 weeks 4 days.

(Matthew came early at this time!)

At the last check up two weeks ago she was 5 lbs 6 ounces. 

I've gained 15 lbs!  (With Matthew I only gained 10 lbs the whole pregnancy).

Carpal tunnel is worst, but I keep telling my self it'll be over very soon.  I think we will schedule a C-section for 38 weeks.  Will talk to the OB next week. 

Here's a 3D picture of baby girl.  Looks like she's showing off her muscles.

The last few dr appts we've had (twice a week), she's been shy and not letting us see her face.  I got to see her chubby little face today. 

Can't wait to meet her in 3 more weeks (or sooner)!

Showers of Love

Over the 4th of July weekend, some of my friends and family threw me an amazing baby shower.  Baby Kate and I felt SO loved!  It was all amazing.  I am truly blessed with great friends and family in my life. 

Every little detailed was done with loved!

The food was so yummy!!

Amazing friends and family who gathered to shower us with love.

Love these lovely ladies from church who were my youth leaders growing up.  I admire them and am so grateful they left such an impression in my life at such a young age. 

 My sister (on the right next to me) and cousins. 

My heart is so full!  I am so amazed at the love and support that everyone has shown us.  Baby Kate feels the love too.  She will have lots of people who are anxiously awaiting her arrival so they can love on her! 

Maternity Pics - July 2014

We did maternity family pics earlier this month (I was 31 weeks).  It took a lot of patience and a little bribery to get a 3 year old to cooperate.  But it was fun and turned out fabulous!

 

My absolute FAVORITE picture!!