Big Brother, Little Brother!

Owen was so excited to see his little brother when we got back from Houston. He kept giving him kisses and hugs. He would say, I missed you so much, Cooper. Can we keep him mommy, forever? Best friends, Cooper. It was so adorable!! Owen has been a rock star as a big brother. He wants to sing him songs when Cooper is crying. He always is willing to help giving him a bath, changing his clothes, or watching him when I'm busy doing something. He adores his little brother. I'm so thankful for the two of them. Best brother ever!!

 Cooper Marshall is 1 month today!!! :)

Stat: We go to the dr today!! But he's been gaining well and is a breastfeeding champ!

Schedule: There is no kind of schedule. There is too much going on to even think about that. Everyday is different with dr appointments and Chris...it's a little crazy! He's awake when he wants to be and napping when someone is holding him or sleeping by daddy.

Eating: This time around is so much better. I had a few weeks of hurting, but it's so much better. I'm thankful I didn't start pumping like I did with Owen. Cooper has a great latch and has been a great nurser from the beginning. I'm so thankful. Only problem is sometimes my letdown is a little too much, but he is getting better. He is pretty much nursing around the clock...sometimes every two hours...sometimes every hour. I'm trying to nurse by demand...and he is pretty demanding. 

Sleeping: He is getting somewhat better at night...the first few weeks he was awake more at night. He is starting to be awake more during the day...Owen is always happy when his eyes are open. Night times are rough...I get somewhat of a break with Mama here. He is sleeping with us on the couch. He makes a lot of noises at night and is not a very deep sleeper. 

Diapers: We are going through them like crazy. He is peeing all over the place and pooping almost every change!! Oh breastfeeding poop!! :)

Clothing: Newborn only lasted the first two weeks and he is in 0-3 months. 

Cooper Marshall, the things I want to remember about you...

I love when you smile or laugh in your sleep.

I'm really enjoying nursing this time around. It's our time together.

Owen is the best big brother and always gives you hugs and kisses and says how cute you are.

Daddy loves spending time with you...you love to nap with daddy. Daddy has also helped me a couple of times when you are crying and I'm trying to cook dinner and help your brother. Daddy will hold you and you stop crying. He loves you so much.

Memaw has pretty much lived with us since you were born. I'm so thankful for her help!! It's a hard time for your family, but it's going to get so much better.

You are a pretty easy baby, just all your funny noises at night.

You gained 12 oz your first week at home, and the next week a pound.  :)

Cooper,

We love you so much! I'm so thankful you are here!!

Love, Mommy

Mother to two!

This is one of my most favorite pictures ever!! I love this kid so much!! :)

I've pretty much had Mama around for the last two and half weeks. She would take Owen home on the weekends...and I could just snuggle with Cooper all weekend. The past few weeks have been kind of a blur. Cooper is an awesome baby but loves to nurse all day and night. I'm feeding on demand and that sometimes means every hour and at night it's about every two. I think I've gotten a few three hour stretches. But he is awesome! He's very chill and relaxed. I'm loving this newborn stage!

Owen loves being a brother. He's not jealous at all. Everyday he wants to hold him and wake him up. He always says how cute he is and how he wants to keep him. It's so much fun to watch. I can't wait to see them grow up together and play and be best friends. Owen says that a million times a day best friends...all of us...we are all family! He's so fun...but can be a mess.

Mama left us yesterday afternoon and we have survived as a family of four. I'm taking care of everyone, but we are making it!! Owen went to bed by 8, but got up around 2 and I told him to get in bed with daddy. This morning I heard a big thud and Owen had fallen out of the bed. But with a few snuggles..he was okay.

Cooper is napping right now. Owen is watching a movie. Chris is napping too!! I'm trying to get a couple things done!

One thing is for sure adding a baby to the mix makes more and more laundry!!!