Michael was able to take off work the first week after Derrick's birth until my Mom flew in. It was so nice to spend time as a new family of four. I felt like we were living in our own little bubble. We had some meals brought in by people in the ward, Michael would take Collin out in the mornings for little outings, we celebrated Thanksgiving, snuggled Derrick and enjoyed quietly adjusting to having a new baby in the family.
Sweet Snuggles
Ready to watch the BYU game with dad
1st night home and sleeping in the cradle
These little chicken legs were such a novelty for us (compared to Collin as a baby). I love them!
He may not have much hair in the front but he has a bit in the back
A swirl in the front just like his daddy
He LOVED getting his hair washed, his sponge bath not so much
We love Sunday naps!
Collin liked his new brother but we definitely noticed a lot more tantrums and acting out from him. One night totally out of the blue he whacked Derrick on the head with a toy. Of course Michael and I immediately reacted and Collin put himself in the corner for time out without us having to say anything. Another time I walked a few feet away to grab a pen and I turn around to find Collin trying to pull/lift Derrick off the couch. I intervened in time, but it definitely gave me a little adrenaline rush! We quickly learned that Derrick needs to be buckled if not in our arms. He follows me around the house a lot in his little bouncer seat. This first week Collin went poop on the potty for the first time. Which is awesome! But he also started taking off his diaper during nap time. The first time it happened some how he managed to get his poopy diaper stuck in the foot of his footie pajamas. Which I guess was nice since it contained the mess. He did it a few other times, one time when my mom was here he smeared it all over the place. I was so glad my mom was here to help- I don't know what I would have done without her! I was a little concerned how long this acting out would last but thankfully 3 months later he seems to be doing much better. And the taking off poopy diapers phase has stopped!
Thankfully he has always loved to hold baby brother!
Michael and Collin went on a few outings together. One day they went to play a little "soccer" at the park. Another day they went to Target and got popcorn after shopping. The purpose of that trip was to get some more newborn sized clothes for Derrick. We only had probably two little sleepers that size. We definitely didn't run into that issue with Collin, he only wore newborn size for a few days! Michael also took him to get McDonald's for lunch one day. He had some coupons and Collin loved it! It was nice to have some quiet time at home to rest. And one outing they brought flowers home for me. Collin wanted to get purple ones for me. The lilies smelled so good! I am so glad that Collin and Michael were able to have some good bonding time, especially with all the changes Collin was experiencing.
Recovery wise I was feeling much better and moving around faster this time around then with Collin. However on Tuesday (day 3) we had Derrick's first doctors appointment and we looked at a house that afternoon. I think I overdid it and I was definitely feeling it for the next few days.
We celebrated Derrick turning 1 week and hitting his due date on Nov 28th with a little photo shoot with my iPhone on our bed ;)
Derrick had his first bath on Dec 2nd in preparation for my Mom's arrival that night. His cord had fallen off a few days earlier on Nov 29th. The bathroom was pretty soaked after, thanks to a certain little helper ;)
