Thursday, March 22, 2012

Busy Busy

Busy is an understatement! Life with 2 little ones is hectic and crazy! Also a lot of fun and full of adventure! Sometimes they are both crying, hungry, and need to be held. Mostly Bailey is very patient and lets us do most things. She doesn't mind us just holding and cuddling McKenna. When I was pregnant I remember feeling sad that I wouldn't get to sit around and let McKenna cuddle on my chest but that is where she is at this very moment and Bailey is next to me too! I also sadly had to go back to work after only 4 weeks off. There is a reason mommas are supposed to stay home for at least 6 weeks and longer if possible. It's the sleep issue that is hard on me. I used to get my sleep from 5- 9:30 and Jared did Bailey first thing in the morning! Now I have to get up at 5 to get ready! The first night was awful but last night I got great sleep- 5 hours straight for the first stretch! I have been letting McKenna sleep with me because I was so desperate for sleep. Im not sure yet if I am going to regret it or love it! I never thought I would be a co-sleeping mom but it sure is nice having her right next to me! Sadly I still have never slept at night with Bailey. She was always such a great independent sleeper! With McKenna being my last it is kinda nice to get these extra long cuddles. She will only be this small once!!!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Welcome Baby McKenna!!!





McKenna Faith Dean was born 2/22/12 at 1:19! It was a super easy and quick delivery! In fact the nurse even said it was a good thing I was induced or I might have had the baby at home! haha I think she was half kidding but it was easy peasy getting that girl out! I labored for a bit without an epidural and as soon as I had my epidural it was pretty much time to push her on out! 6 pushes and she was here! She is super laid back so far and only cries when she is hungry or when I am changing her diaper. She is so different from big sister. I worry if she is ok because she will just lay there contently and stare at her surroundings. Bailey always seemed to need one of us to talk to her and hold her. Speaking of Bailey she absolutely loves her little sister and loves having a real baby in her house. She looks for her when she is in her bassinet and if she makes a noise Bailey will def let you know! She will cry or get sad when McKenna cries. It is the cutest thing! She is however a bit more fussy and lot more whiny! She knows life has forever changed for her but I wold say she is taking it all fairly well. I was worried she might be jealous when we held the baby but she doesn't mind it at all. I was holding them both yesterday and it really hit me that I have TWO daughters! Crazy! 17 months ago I didn't have any and now I have 2! Life is wonderful- crazy exhausting but wonderful!

Silly Bailey

Sweet McKenna

The first of many kisses.