Two weeks home

Julia is 2.5 weeks old and we have been home for two weeks now. The first week was unbelievably hard. Start with recovering from surgery, add in a massive dose of hormones, mix in constant feelings of being overwhelmed and confused, take away sleep and you're left with a very emotional new mommy. I would cry because my daughter was completely perfect and beautiful. I would cry because I was so elated and blessed. I would cry because I dreaded Jarret going back to work. I would cry because I was tired of my body not feeling normal. I would cry because I was tired. Jarret told me I would cry just thinking about crying! Though other moms have told me that my reaction was quite normal, I have SUCH a new appreciation for parents!

My what a difference each day makes though. Week 2 was certainly better! Julia still had her nights and days mixed up, which made for very long nights. Some nights she was up for 4 hours at a time, wanting to either feed or have play time. We tried everything those first few nights trying to figure out how to get the girl to go back to bed! She and I also were still struggling that week to figure out this nursing thing, but again, each day saw improvements.

By week 3, she is sleeping great at nights. After I feed her, she doesn't make a peep when I put her back down to sleep. It's amazing! Nursing continues to get easier, as does being at home with an infant by myself.

Jarret has been absolutely amazing as my nurse, comforter and friend and he is an incredible daddy...just as we all knew he would be! Our families have been unbelievably helpful in every way: spending the night, running errands, providing meals, doing dishes and laundry, etc. I truly don't know how we would have made it this far without all of their time and support! And our friends have been wonderful at checking in on us, providing endless encouragement, and offering helpful advice. We're so blessed and grateful for the loved ones God has put in our lives!

- Katie

A few photos from the hospital and first week home. Many more photos when you click 'Eubanks Photo Gallery' over on the left...