Monday, October 5, 2009

Meet the Fockers

The New and Improved Family


Introducing,


Baby Nicholas!

Born Monday, September 28th
9:31 AM (translation: all-nighter)
20 1/2 inches
7 lbs 12 ozs

I knew he was big compared to my first, who weighed in at 6 1/2 pounds. All ten fingers and toes are right where they should be and he is sweet and charming. So far, Nicholas is not fussy unless he's wet and then its mayhem. Well, we all have our peeves. I think he's going to resemble me (holding my breath.)

You know the best thing about being one week out from having had a baby? You know, besides the cuddling and bonding and drinking in all of that sweet baby smell... I feel like a supermodel compared to where I was just seven days ago! I keep pulling out my regular clothes thinking they're gonna fit...they don't...yet. In fact, I feel good enough to pop out a couple more babies if we can swing a night nanny.

The one formerly know as Only Child is doing great. (Any suggestions for a new moniker?) He's been excited and giggly at all the baby's antics. He's not the huge helper I'd hoped for, mostly because he's too lazy to fetch me a diaper if he's watching TV or otherwise engrossed. But he's definitely sweet on his little brother and he's good at checking up on the baby and reporting back to mommy. We also made him the the hand-washing police when company comes over and he takes that responsibility very seriously. Now if I could just get him to stop talking about my nipples to our visitors...

My husband went back to work today and we were both a little sad about that, but I know we'll manage. If you had asked me what we needed, I would have said nothing. We have every gadget, bouncer and baby holder made. But people keep giving us little things that prove me wrong: a big box of diapers that I won't have to lug home from the store, a plate of home made tamales that meant we didn't have to cook or clean up, new wash cloths and the tiniest socks that fit right now...a saved trip!

We sure have appreciated all the thoughtfulness and love! It makes a sweet and wonderful time that much more special.

God is good! (But time is short.)

14 comments:

chiara said...

Yay! Congratulations! He didn't make you wait too much longer, thankfully.

7-12 is a good size, though, I think I'd rather push out 6-6. Either way, at least he wasn't 10 pounds!

Christie said...

Congratulations! He is just gorgeous.

jmt said...

I'm so excited to see that Baby made his appearance!! :) Only Child will become more and more helpful, I promise. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed having your hubby around. I couldn't wait for mine to leave...except he DIDN'T leave. He was laid off. I think that's why OJ is so darn grumpy - I was! Enjoy your sweet smelling baby and cuddle time with TWO boys on your lap. It's the best. Happy Monday.

Picky said...

He's beautiful! Good job.

I was kind of lucky that when number 2 came along, number 1 was still in his eager to please toddler phase and would fetch diapers willingly to make Mama proud. They are not quite as helpful as pre-schoolers I've noticed.

Terra said...

YAHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Congratulations -

I think Former Only Child works well?

Girly Stuff said...

He is precious! The pout is all you!

Only Child is now Giant Child? Was I right? Does he look huge?

I would love to come and see him. I am paranoid that the virus traps we live with make us virus vessels. We will give him more time to beef up his little immune system!

Congrats!

Jill said...

Congratulations! Nicholas is a beautiful baby.

Megan said...

God is good! Congrats!

Live.Love.Eat said...

CONGRATULATIONS. How exciting!!!! Almost makes me want another but when I realize the biggest reason is a 3 month maternity leave from work I realize it's probably not for the right reasons. LOL.

Really though, God Bless and enjoy it!!!!!! He's beautiful!

Mother Hood said...

He's beautiful! Happy adjusting!

Aggie2percenter said...

A couple more??? Take it easy! Let's just enjoy our 2 boys.

Unknown said...

Yay! I had been thinking about you. I noticed that it had been awhile since that last pots!

Nicholas is beautiful!

Send me your snail mail addy when you get a chance would ya?

Congrats!

supercutie said...

Baby Nicholas is a good reason to come out of my lurking closet and finally leave a comment! He looks very sweet!! Can't wait to meet him! Congratulations to all of you!

Bonnie said...

Congratulations on your new beautiful baby boy!! I'm so glad everyone is happy and healthy!!