State of Grace – 2 weeks old

It is really hard to believe that Grace is 2 weeks old. It’s also hard to believe that we still haven’t gotten to her due date. April 20th seems so far away still. Grace is currently 5 lb 5 oz, which isn’t back to her birth weight yet, but we are getting there. I’m trying not to get discouraged that she hasn’t gained more. After all she’s technically not even supposed to be here yet. This whole weight check thing is brand new to me, it was never an issue with Jackson. After he was born all he wanted to do was gain weight. We head back on Tuesday and I’m hoping she is back at her birth weight.

Though she’s just a little peanut, she is really strong. She lifts and turns her head during tummy time. She’s quick to grab on to your finger or pull your hair. Jackson loves how soft her skin is and rubs her cheeks when he says good night. I love watching John have a daughter, it’s such an unexpected joy, especially since he was excited about having her but, was definitely disinterested in all things girl. Elvis is adjusting to having a new baby in the house and isn’t really bothered by the crying. He’s still an attention seeker but no more than he has been since we got him 2 months ago.

We are starting to find our pace and routine around here. I can’t seem to say it enough (or think it every 5 minutes) but 2 kids requires so much more work, help and patience. And while I was expecting that, it’s totally different living it. And just trying to get 5 minutes to myself isn’t easy.

Things are different this time around. John has noticed it too. Maybe Grace is an easier baby, maybe it’s that we are more experienced, maybe it’s that we have a better support system or maybe it’s knowing that this is our last baby. I’m not really sure but this time around things seem, dare I say, easier. John and I both remember Jack’s newborn days as dark, but it doesn’t feel that way this time around, and I think we are both grateful.