Home is wonderful.
The hormones raging through my body leaving me a weepy mess, is not wonderful. There really is no way to describe how sad and happy I am all at the same time.
Sad because my baby is not inside of me anymore. Sad because my stomach no longer holds a mystery. Sad because his birth was eight days and a lifetime ago. Sad because he is our last. Sad because Skip is back at work. Sad because our special time in the hospital is over. Sad because I have done more laundry than humanly possible for such a small person.
Happy because I get to see our miracle every minute. Happy because our family is complete. Happy because Z and Loulabelle are so OVER THE TOP excited. Happy because our baby sleeps, so far anyway. Happy because Skip is such a great daddy and watching him makes me smile. Happy because friends and family love us dearly and they come with food in hand. Happy because I have feet again, not clubs. Happy because life is as is should be.
These evil hormones have rendered me stupid, so I am just going to leave you with a few pictures of why I should be happy all the time.
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Oh my goodness Janelle, he's so precious. I SO understand all the emotions and hormones you're going through. Hang in there...things will get leveled out. I hope you're feeling well otherwise. Enjoy that precious life..such a sweetie!
Been there, done that...glad I'm not doing that again. But love, love, love sleeping baby with sleeping daddy pictures! They just make your heart melt! I am missing you, need to come by and see that baby...oh and you too, of course. :-)
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running ...
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend!
(man, that sounded good...I can sing. I know, who am I kidding?)
Anyway, I know everyone else feels the same way... we love you and want to be there with you if you need us. All you have to do is call... Love you!
I love the picture of Skip and Wingman. PRECIOUS!
THanks for the update...the hours will soon turn to days and days into weeks and before long you will feel yourself again.
I am so glad he is sleeping for you! maybe he can whisper to his cousins and tell them to sleep nicely when they arrive! :)
Wow, He is so precious. I wish I could hold and kiss that sweet baby face. Totally know what you mean about being sad and happy at the same time. I think we're on the same page with that one. But, those pesky hormones will soon level out and your baby days will fly by. (You know all of this... you've done it before!) Anyway, I'm praying for you and your fam. Wish I could pop over with food in hand and help with the laundry.
what sweet pictures. and what a sweet post. my heart goes out to you. hormones are from the devil!!! it will pass soon though. he is DARLING! and so are you!
I remember that feeling also Janelle. It WILL pass. Make sure to take time for yourself. That red tent idea is looking better and better.
Such sweet pics! He is beautiful!
I hope those wacky hormones leave you soon! I've been crying for 2 days straight, so I can kind of relate! :-)
You are so great at describing the funky after stuff emotionally that happens. I remember crying and Jamas asking why, and I had no idea, which made me cry more. hahaha I'm so happy that Luke has a little buddy now.
The hormone thing really is baffling, but it is real and valid for sure! Just look at all those comments of people relating to it! Things will level out soon. He is a sweet, sweet, beautiful boy. He's already stolen my heart ;-)
Amen to Alana's comment...those horomones are KILLER!
He's such a beautiful baby! I just love that last outfit! :)
little wingman. must. kiss. him.
sweet janelle. so glad to "hear from you." clearly, everyone reading understands the hormones. use them to your advantage. :) but we've all been there. of course, so have you. :)
love you! so glad to hear that things are going well.
What an adorable baby, the wingman is! Congratulations! Oh and I believe your blog has been redecorated since my last chance at a visit. It's very prettiful! *grin*
I am so glad that baby is out now so you can kiss him. I too remember those horrible hormones. Yuck. You'll get through it. I will be praying for you.
Oh my! He is such a beautiful baby!!! So happy for your whole family! :-)
J ~ After baby #3 I felt the same way too. I was so happy he was here, but knowing I wasn't going to do it again was heartbreaking to me. I've learned to enjoy the boys oh so much...but I can't lie...I still get that "want a baby in my belly twinge"...but THEN I remember the 8th month of pregnancy and how he was in my throat and I'm ok!! :) Yes, hormones will level out and, well, if they don't...there's always medication!! :) Congatulations on the BEAUTIFUL bundle...he's kinda precious, huh?
I was there just 15 short months ago. I remember too well those nasty post partem hormones. They are from the devil himself.
Truthfully, I am dealing with some even now. Is it possible to have ppd 15 months later?
Miss you and sure want to love on you and WMM.
Gorgeous baby... remember how fast this time goes by!!! Enjoy him, and don't just get focused on doing the laundry! Karol
This comment is for Dawn. I was dealing with hormones for almost 4 years after my last baby. I finally realized it was PPD that I had never dealt with. The doctor agreed. I am on meds now, I know that's not the right path for everyone, but it is sure helping me.
First of all, aaaaaw! So precious!
Secondly, I so distinctly remember feeling super weepy for the first few weeks. I wasn't "depressed" at all, just emotional. So overjoyed, but so hormonal and sentimental.
Enjoy your beautiful bundle and hang in there until your hormones get back under control!!
PS
I forgot to add that it must be even more intense with your last baby!!
Oh Janelle - the pictures are priceless and Wingman, well, he is just over the top adorable. I wish I could give you a hug cause I truly know how you feel. I felt the same after I had Brandon....I remember just sitting int he chair and crying my eyes out. My dad was like "what is wrong?" and I was like "I don't know...." boo hoo and I just felt awful that I felt so sad for no real reason...and a million reasons all at the same time.
Hormones suck!!! It will pass and I hope it does so quickly. I'll say a prayer for you:)
Dana
Oh my goodness, Janelle! He is just SO perfect and precious! You are having all the right emotions for all the right reasons....but it's still tough.
Janelle - we've been out of town and this is my first chance to log on and see the pics of your sweet little one. The pictures you've posted are precious. I have been there...knowing this is the last...wanting to hang on to every minute. Treasure each moment my friend. It all passes by quickly. I can't wait to meet him in person.
PS - love the look of your blog!
did i already say this? a.maze.ing!! don't worry about the horomones - thank God that part is temporary. i can't believe you are finding the sanity to blog!
Awe what sweet pictures! I'm long for the time when my husband and I can have such moments with an infant. I had to laugh at your statement, "Happy because I have feet again, not clubs." *LOL* I can only imagine. At least I know what to look forward to, should I get pregnant. *grin*
Oh Janelle he's beautiful! I can only imagine the rage in hormones since I've never been there before, but I will be praying for you and your sweet blessing. I know everything will even out soon. I'm so happy for you and your wonderful family of 5!
Fabulous pictures! (((((((((((Janelle))))))))))) Praying you feel more like yourself soon and the happiness far outweighs the sadness. I remember those blues... praying for you. :)
Oh I so remember those days! Those darn hormones can really play havoc with everything. Anyway, just wanted to post and let you know I'm praying for you. My three are all teens now, but it seems like just yesterday I was in the same state of mind as you--with my newborn. Hang in there. The hormones will subside.
Much love,
~Cheryl
I so remember that strange deliriously-happy-while-terribly-sad feeling. I had it after both my deliveries. Just remember, it's temporary & so totally worth the prize.
Congratulations - he's positively gorgeous!
Having just gone through this, I can relate to every word. Little Wingman, you are just precious!
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