We're slowly adjusting to life as parents. It still doesn't quite seem real to either of us, but it's starting to sink in. I'm finally feeling better. I think the after-birth recovery has been more difficult than the pregnancy and the birth! I've just been sore and haven't been able to walk for prolonged periods of time, which is difficult for me who always likes to bounce back quickly and be active. I'm learning to put my feet up and rest. Night-times have been really good, I think. He wakes up about 3 times to feed, and in between he's pretty quiet so I can get a decent amount of sleep. I was running off less sleep at university, so this is fine. In the day-times he still sleeps a lot, but also has periods where he's very alert.
Thanks again for all of your thoughts, prayers, letters, emails, etc... Much appreciated!
The cats are getting used to Kai. Bella is giving him a little cuddle here!
Below: how NOT to do 'no nappy time'. You just can't have enough towels under you.
A better way to do it... (although he still managed to get the carpet a little wet- good aim!)
Kai's first bath at home with Auntie Leigh
All wrapped up in a froggie towel from Aunt Laura
Just being cute!
Notice the little smile on Kai's face! Is he dreaming about my breast, pooping, or farting? Or maybe he's just enjoying snuggling on daddy's lap?
The first book we read to him, "That's Not My Pirate."
I think he liked it =)
And last but not least, some more father/son photos. In the one right below, Mark was snoring very loudly, but Kai didn't seem to mind!
Both passed out...
