Nicely, it’s positively been an eventful two weeks! If you happen to missed the information, child Micah was born June 20 — my best and quickest beginning! So many prayers had been answered along with his beginning and I’m so grateful!
The transition from 5 youngsters to 6 youngsters and my restoration have each gone remarkably nicely. Actually, apart from being extra drained than common (which may be very anticipated for having a new child plus a child and a toddler — and three teenagers!), I’m feeling shut to completely recovered!
Jesse left about 5 hours after Micah was born as a result of Silas had a long-awaited baseball match in Destin, FL. He took D and Kaitlynn with him, too. So it was simply me, Kathrynne, Kierstyn, and Micah right here for the primary 5 days.
Kathrynne did such a fantastic job juggling caring for me, Kierstyn, and Micah — and working errands/manning the home, too!
She is completely in love together with her little brother and consistently desires to carry him and assist with him and ensure he’s okay!
Headed residence from the hospital!
It’s fairly loopy to have a new child and have your oldest daughter driving you residence from the hospital!
In the meantime in Florida, D beloved the water! We missed him a lot again residence and FaceTimed a number of occasions a day to get to speak to him and see his smile and listen to his chortle. Jesse mentioned he was a dream child on the journey although (which I’m not shocked by!) He by no means awoke at night time and by no means cried as soon as your complete journey. Actually, he’s the best and sweetest little one ever!
Proper after we acquired residence from the hospital.
Probably the greatest elements of getting older youngsters and littles on the similar time is how a lot the older ones benefit from the little ones. They had been SO excited for Micah to be born and I’m glad that I’m able to nurse him, as a result of I won’t get to carry him a lot in any other case!
D watching one of many many baseball video games in FL. Silas’ staff ended up making it to the semi-finals — out of 24 groups!
Kathrynne went again to work on Friday, so I flew solo with these two… and it went fairly nicely general!
However we had been so pleased for Jesse, Silas, Kaitlynn, and D to make it again early Saturday morning. Nicely, Micah wasn’t fairly positive what he thought! 😉
I used to be particularly pleased for this boy to be residence. Oh how I missed him!!
If you happen to keep in mind with Kierstyn, I had a very, actually laborious time with nursing/low provide — largely because of the truth that she actually struggled with latching/sucking from the get-go. After weeks and weeks of laborious work and making an attempt all of the issues, we ended up needing to complement. I had totally ready myself that might most likely be the case once more this time, however Micah has been nursing like a champ… and so I’ve had far more provide. Actually, I’ve been in a position to pump additional and freeze some on daily basis — one thing I’ve by no means been in a position to do earlier than!!
“How are you doing?” Somebody near me requested me truthfully a number of days in the past. And my truthful reply was: “Very well, however I really feel like I’m treading water and positively haven’t discovered my groove with 6 youngsters but.”
Having three littles means somebody all the time wants their diaper modified, somebody all the time must be fed or nursed (or wants a snack), and somebody all the time desires to be held.
And then you definately add in three teenagers who should be pushed locations, additionally should be fed (gratefully, they’re superb at fending for themselves!), and who want numerous conversations/encouragement… and nicely, our days are full and we’re nonetheless discovering a rhythm right here.
BUT, sure, my days is likely to be full, however my coronary heart is fuller.
This life is a present — all of it.
I go searching and see a lot magnificence. A lot pleasure. A lot goodness.
I watch the laughter as our children work together with one another. I see the kindness and gentleness because the older ones love on the youthful ones. I see Kierstyn being a bit of mama to Micah. I see D studying and rising and bringing a lot sunshine to our lives.
I see God’s provision for me each day. He provides me pockets of time every day to recharge. He provides me sleep after I want it most. He multiplies my power after I’m weary.
I get to tangibly expertise His faithfulness as He provides me precisely what I must do what He’s known as me to every day.
Every day is a present and I wouldn’t commerce this season for something. We’ll ultimately discover our groove. For now, I’m simply taking one hour at a time and looking for to depend upon God’s faithfulness to present me what I would like for that hour… and He’s all the time devoted! ❤️
I used to be feeling so good one week postpartum that I’ve began to get out of the home a bit of bit on daily basis — which has been actually good for my psychological well being!
Each time after I get D out of the bathtub, he holds onto me and simply cuddles with me like this for no less than a couple of minutes. It’s the sweetest!
Joyful fifteenth birthday, Kaitlynn! You’re one of the vital inventive, quick-witted, considerate individuals I do know. Your sarcasm and sass retains us in stitches and on our toes. You additionally assist preserve us all knowledgeable on all the most recent information on just about every little thing culturally — I do not know how you retain up however I’m so glad you achieve this I don’t should!
We’ve seen a lot maturity in you this previous 12 months as you’ve navigated some tough conditions, stood alone, made God-honoring decisions within the face of peer strain, and gotten up actually early virtually each single morning so as to make the 40-minute drive to ice skating follow/classes earlier than faculty.
I’ve beloved watching you and Kathrynne grow to be such good mates this 12 months and I’ve additionally beloved the entire dates we’ve had collectively — even when you’ve kind of given up on me ever having superb tastes in garments and sneakers.
It was particular to have at Micah’s beginning this week — and the photographs you took of proper as he was born are ones I’ll cherish perpetually!
You might have finished a lot this previous 12 months to assist with Kierstyn and D and your pleasure over having one other little brother to like and pour into was such a assist to me on the laborious being pregnant days.
God has massive issues in retailer on your future! Maintain looking for Him and being so intentional in how you reside your life, who you encompass your self with, and the selections you make. We’re standing on the sidelines cheering you on as you proceed to step nearer and nearer to maturity!
We love you, Kaitlynn!