Full of Thanks

Having a baby is always definitely an adjustment. It's only been a week. But I have to say things are going really well. Sure, I haven't been "on my own" yet. My body really wants to be thin, and my eyes don't want to have tears falling from them, but it isn't, and they still do. And that's okay.

The worst part for me this time around is the emotions. I get so emotional, every time I think of you. No, wait, that's not right. Sometimes the post partum brings crazy 80's thoughts to mind. But I really have been SO emotional, and it's been tough. I feel good, Avery is doing great, I'm even well rested. These pesky emotions just keep coming back and I do.not.like.them.

My mother in law is here this week, and that has been very helpful. She actually took the kids on their field trip this morning, so it's just me and Avery. She's a tough one, lemme tell ya. She eats well, she sleeps well, she doesn't cry, she's sweet.....I just don't know what I'm gonna do with her. We went back to the doctor yesterday and she is already almost back to her birth weight, which they like to see at two weeks. What can I say, all our babies are chunky monkeys with a big appetite.

So today we are pretending it's Monday (I'm a day behind) and I am continuing to count my blessings.....

31. a quiet morning of feeling somewhat back to normal and sipping tea

32. the kindness of friends and neighbors who continue to drop by with food, gifts for Avery and gifts for the older kids and offer their time and friendship

33. this reminder from Ann's book: God is always good and I am always loved. Always.

34. small snippets in my day where I can read and pray and be still and quiet

35. sweet baby girl going for 4 hour stretches at night for two nights in a row

36. a Granna that is making time for the two older kids, keeping them happy and smiling and loved on

37. watching the scale numbers go down despite the fact that I am nowhere close to watching what I eat

38. worship music to soothe my emotions

39. a sweet big sister who just wants to love on her little sister

40. a sweet big brother who is perfectly happy coloring for hours at a time while casually making comments like "baby Avery IS cute"

41. a package in the mail with spring clothes for the kids - all three!

42. a sweet swaddled sleeping baby

43. a thoughtful husband that is tender towards my emotions

44. a load of laundry going

45. waking up at 7:45 and being the only one up; getting showered and dressed in silence

Comments

[Emily]

Hi Megan, When Ty was born I cried a lot. A ton. Every time I looked at Taylor (my now middle child) I cried. She didn't know what was going on with me. It was so uncontrollable. Just know that this too shall pass:) Love all the pictures! She's a doll!