Greyson is officially two weeks old today! It's hard to believe that this time just two weeks ago we were meeting him for the first time and spending our first afternoon adoring is little features and feeding him his first bottles. But here we are...two weeks later! I've neglected our blog but not on purpose!! Life with 3 and life with a new baby are proving to be very busy! So...with that said...here's a photo catch up of our first week home with the amazing Mr. Greyson Oliver :)
24 Hours new...this little guy was a hit with the nurses and the owl hat ;)
On our first night at the hospital, we had Daddy with us. And boy was I glad! I was hooked up to lots of things and wasn't able to get out of bed...so I had some of my worst sleep in months. But on night two, he was heading home. After a long trying day for me (I battled headaches which were worried to be related to my spinal from my c-section...and also pretty awful nausea from pain medicine) there may or may not have been some tears shed over Daddy's departure!! But we rallied and Greyson and I snuggled in with a bottle before bedtime and thankfully got a pretty powerful nights sleep!
My 3rd full day in the hospital the boys finally made it up to visit!! I was so excited to see them I couldn't hold back tears as I heard them come down the hall to my room!! Here's some pics from our first family of 5 pow-wow!
My favorite of all time....ever!!
On our final day we were all cleared to go home as soon as we were ready...so we waited for a photographer to do some hospital baby shots...then we packed up and waited for Daddy to rescue us! This girl was absolutely ready to be home. Up at 6am, showered and enjoying coffee with my little mister...by 6:45...I had the room packed and everything ready to go before 8am. Going home was the promise of being with my whole family again and I told Greyson that morning as we stared out at the snowy cold..."We are so lucky buddy!! Wait till we get home. It's the best place on earth." And I was never so glad to get there!
Carseat shot. Such a tiny little guy in a great big seat! And how fast that is going to change!!
There has been an absolutely awesome outpouring of love in our direction since Greyson's birth. We were visited by wonderful family and friends at the hospital. We also came home to a week and a half of meals provided by more wonderful family and friends! Our first night home we enjoyed soup and an adorable cake from our good friend Missy!! It was so fun to have a little celebratory snack as we enjoyed night one of rest of our lives as the Linley 5 :)
Owen is a mother hen. He absolutely cannot get enough of Greyson. He is kind, gentle, loving and simply amazing with him. Owen you make Mommy so proud of you!!
This kid is amazing to snuggle!! He curls up in a tiny little ball and lays his head under my chin. It's newborn baby bliss at it's best!!
Gigi made her first visit over to see him and was so smitten with him, I think if she could have, she would have taken him on home with her!
Daddy got the chance to take off work and be home with us for a whole week and a half after Greyson's arrival. I could not be happier we were able to have this time!! While he was off we ventured on our first outing for fresh air, sunshine and a Goodwill drop off (note the giant boxes in the back that aren't always there!!). I have to say getting out of the house was a bit chaotic...very reminiscent of a circus. I suspect we'll get better at this as times goes on. But part of me fears it's only going to get worse!! I just heard a voice in my head saying "Welcome to your noisy, crazy life Ms. Linley!! Enjoy!"
I love this guy so much I just don't even have words. He's an amazing Dad and I'm so thankful he chose me to take along on this journey. He also happens to make me laugh. Also, yes those are my sun glasses...he doesn't usually make a habit of faux-gold eye-wear accessories...but his are no where to be found!
More snuggles with little mister!!
I asked him to say cheese. I got this. Gosh two years olds have attitudes!!
Owen had a couple days of school during Jeremy's week off work at home with us. Greyson and I thoroughly enjoyed our first quiet, around-home morning.
After Greyson's first bath at home, we gave him first hawk...he has SO much hair!! Then snuggled him up! He loves being warm over everything else!!!
At his first doctor's appt we relished in the words "He's perfect!" and "Everything looks wonderful!" We also enjoyed the encouragement of "You guys are pros at this!! Have fun!!" There is something so calming to know he's doing exactly as he should and we have no concerns!! Healthy babies are a blessing we cannot be thankful enough for!
Owen took off on an overnight with my Grandma and Grandpa on our last weekend home before Jer headed back to work. Here he is getting some Greyson snuggle time in before taking off!!
Cooper is also loving and kind like his older brother...but he is a crash and bash two year old...so gentle and quiet are not his speed! We've done lots of reminding about how to be with Greyson and over the past few days he's been getting better and better! As of late he has asked to "pet" Greyson's hair...and he very much enjoys ripping off his hats and mittens to see his hair and hands! He also likes to kiss him and then me. AND tell Jeremy "Mommy holt Greyson Daddy. You holt my hand."
While Owen took off on his own little adventure...we did the same thing with the remainder of our crew! Cooper crashed and Jer and I enjoyed a car ride looking over our frozen river and watching to spot eagles.
The next day when Owen got home we ventured out to get a little drive thru lunch and more of the plentiful sunshine!! Upon our return home we found a silly Owen singing and dancing while he waited for us to open the car door. Donning Jer's hat he started making silly faces and asking me to take his picture. He's a clown...through and through. And every day his silly side reminds me of his Daddy. And I love it!
Day one without Daddy...and Greyson was NOT amused!!
Day 2 without Daddy...Mommy and Greyson selfie!
Our laundry is looking mighty different these days:
A little Greyson snuggling...this week he's begun having some tummy issues...and needed some extra snuggling!!
Daily photog of mister adorable!! We like to send one to Daddy since he's back to work. We are missing him a lot right now....but life must go back to normal right????
And that about wraps up our first two weeks home! As I said we've been blessed with delicious meals, wonderful family around us and a confidence that comes with time and practice. I've been trying to take time every day to soak up this amazing baby phase we are in. And cherish it. It's fleeting and I know it won't last long!!
Also just for record keeping sake...Greyson is a rock star! He is quickly falling into routine napping/sleeping times. He is eating around 3.5 oz every 3 to 4 hours except at night when he often goes 5 and 6 hours at a time between bottles. He often will sleep from 8pm to 2am...waking for less than an hour to eat...then sleeping again til 7am. We even have had a few nights where he's been sleeping from 10pm till 5 or 5:30am. This is unheard of in our house. While Cooper was a good sleeper by comparison to Owen who never thought much of sleep until he was around 3 and a half years old. But we have never had babies sleep this long this early! It's been kind of strange and so lovely!!
Thanks Greyson for keeping this first little bit at home easy. Mommy and Daddy are so very much in love with you already. We are so glad you are finally here with us safe and sound!! I cannot wait to see what life has in store for you and us little buddy!! If these first couple weeks are a preview of what's ahead...I certainly can't think of anything better to be blessed with!! I've said it a few times already on this journey with you...but adventure awaits buddy. And I for one cannot wait to see where we go from here!!
