Wyatt's First Week


Whew!  What a week!  I still can't believe that Wyatt was born one week ago and that he's been in our lives ever since.  It's been a whirlwind, to say the least!  I wanted to write a little recap of everything we've been up to this last week, though I am going to limit baby updates to a monthly basis from here on out.



We left off with me at 39 weeks this past Monday, the 12th.  When I took this picture I already knew the baby was coming soon since my water broke that morning {I plan to write Wyatt's birth story separately}.  I had NO idea that little Wyatt was planning to make an early appearance...I was still working full-time, I was planning to work all last week and I didn't have any signs of labor looming.  Since Ethan was late, I was figured this guy would be late too!

Trust me, I am thrilled that Wyatt decided to make an early appearance but it was definitely a little jarring at first.  I miss being pregnant {which is crazy because I was in so much discomfort towards the end...damn hormones!} and still have projects that need to be completed.  Being a type-A personality, I'm a planner, not the spontaneous type!  Wyatt is teaching me new lessons each day about going with the flow.  ;)


I am completely biased, but he is totally worth it!  He is such a good baby so far...he latched on right away and is pretty easy going--which is awesome, especially with a rambunctious toddler on our hands.


Speaking of Ethan, he is adjusting waaaaay better than I could have anticipated.  He was so sweet the morning I went into labor.  It was almost like he knew...this was his last morning with his mama as an only child.  We read stories together and took some sweet photos {here and here}.  He met Wyatt later that night and just loves kissing his head, petting him, and holding him.  He is definitely aware that the dynamics have shifted...sometimes, I'll catch Ryan and I fussing over the baby and Ethan will just be standing there, kind of lost, like...wait, why is this baby getting all the attention?  We try to keep him on his same routine and have been making sure to include him in as much baby related activities as we can.  He loves helping with the baby and is always asking questions.  Oh!  And if you're looking for a good book for an older sibling, check out "Don't Eat the Baby".  My grandma got it for Ethan and he LOVES it.  We changed the names in the stories to fit our family and he insists we read it to him every night.  Overall, I think he's really excited to be a big brother and I just know that will be good buddies soon enough.


Even though Ethan is two and a half years old, he'll always be our first baby.  But comparing him to Wyatt, he sure does look like a big boy!  That's his hand with Wyatt's above.  We plan to move Ethan in to his big boy room soon, which he is very excited about.  Now, just to find the time!  


Ryan's been an amazing dad this past week...I would have not survived without him.  He's been taking the first night shift so I can get a couple hours in without worrying about the baby.  It's been a lifesaver.  We joke about how we forgot about the sleepless nights and how challenging the first week is.  He's also been amazing with Ethan...playing with him and making him feel special since I'm so preoccupied at the moment.  We're basically walking zombies, but we love having this little man in our lives.



Today, we had an in-home nurse visit and Wyatt is up to 7 pounds .5 ounces, which is just music to my ears!  That means he's put on almost 10 ounces since his first pediatrician appointment on Thursday...yay!  We also learned at our pedi appointment that Wyatt has a slight tongue tie that they're going to snip this coming Thursday...gulp!  Makes me sad, but I know it's for the best.

All in all, week one has exceeded our expectations.  Life with two children is already proving to be so much fun {I know...ask me again in a couple months!}.  I love that our family is growing and it all seems so right for us.

I hope to be back soon with postpartum favorites and Wyatt's birth story, so be sure to check back in!

xo natasha

31 comments :

  1. I really enjoyed reading this. I'm glad that Ethan is adjusting well! I'm sure it can be hard for kids at first. I'm an only child and wish I had a sibling!

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  2. Such a cutie! Glad to hear Ethan is adjusting nicely. Can't wait for playdates :)

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  3. So very glad things are going so well!! Now you have two precious boys!!

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  4. So happy for you, those first few weeks are such a blur, but also so completely joyous. He is seriously the cutest and you all look amazing!

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  5. So sweet!! I knew Ethan would be the sweetest big brother! Love seeing the picture of him kissing Wyatt on the forehead. Glad you are feeling good mama and enjoying life with two!!!

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  6. So sweet! I love all of the sleepy baby pictures!

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  7. The absolute sweetest! So happy to hear ya'll are transitioning so well to being a family of FOUR!!! Congrats again!

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  8. He is beautiful, as are you in that hospital shot! That is a bummer about the tongue tie, but great news that it was identified so quickly! That will breastfeeding even easier afterwards! Congrats to your family!

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  9. So many congrats! Such a fabulous update. I'm so happy to hear how things are going!

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  10. The photo with the boys holding hands... swoon!! Ah there is nothing more precious than a newborn baby :) Glad to hear things are going well and congratulations! xo

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  11. He is so precious! And so happy that E is adjusting so well, it took Cole a good while to warm up, so way to go Ethan! I don't think you will change your mind either, so so fun with two, just gets better and better!! Xo!!

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  12. So, so happy for you! You guys are all beaming in every picture and you can truly see how well and perfectly Wyatt fits into your family. Love that photo of the boys holding hands! Congratulations!

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  13. So precious! And, my #2 is an SLP major and would agree that early intervention is best for a tongue tie. Will be praying for him.

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  14. Yay! Little W is so sweet and so happy for your family!!

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  15. He is such a doll! I totally understand missing being pregnant. Super weird but I miss labor! Those first moments are just unlike anything in this world!! I cannot wait to meet him I hope we can make it up for a visit really soon! xo

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  16. PS you look hot. I mean it's not really fair.

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  17. Thanks for the update sweet friend and Congratulations again! Little Wyatt is just so precious and you are already rocking life with two! Don't expect the worst, it really is an amazing and sometimes easy adjustment - and just the best with two of the same gender x

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  18. Congrats! Way to go Ethan on big such a good brother! My first had a tongue tie and it was no big deal at all when they corrected it. A bit of crying solved by nursing him, Wyatt will do fine!

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  19. Awww yay! So glad everything is going well! Ethan is such a sweet big brother!

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  20. Wyatt is so precious and tiny! So glad that Ethan is handling the adjustment well so far too. Hope you're getting some rest and enjoying that snuggly little baby! :)

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  21. Oh wow! Congratulations! I've been missing out for a while, because weren't you just like 14 week pregnant?! He's so beautiful. And you look gorgeous!

    I'm so happy to hear Ethan stepped into big brother mode immediately. That's one of my biggest fears about having baby #2. You're giving me hope!

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  22. he is adorable! and im so happy that ethan is adjusting! xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  23. so so precious and cant wait to hear more on how life with two is! eeeeek mama getting anxious over here ;)

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  24. He's so sweet...he looks like a mini Ethan in that last picture! I am so glad to hear that everything is going smoothly...enjoy these zombie days!!!

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  25. Wyatt is precious Natasha. So so sweet. I love the photo of Ethan kissing Wyatt. They are forming a special bond already and will be best of friends. I'm so happy for you!

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  26. aw i just loved this post! seeing ethan with his new brother just makes my heart swoon! thinking about you and those lovely sleepless nights...;)

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  27. congrats! he's so sweet. this is totally random, and maybe you already know, but since i had no idea0 for MONTHS with my baby (um I actually probably never figured it out until second baby), you realize those jammies have flaps to cover the hands right, so he doesn't have to wear those mitts?

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    1. Ha, yes! We use the flaps too, but I actually love these mittens. They're super soft and stay on. Just makes it easy!

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  28. can we talk about where you got that sweet robe? and that sweet baby boy! oh to have tiny snuggles in the home again! i can't believe he's here - congrats mama!

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  29. Good gracious, he's adorable! Those first couple weeks are SO tough. I was just there and I've already blocked it out again. So little sleep, so much love. Wyatt's a doll. Love his KicKee Pants (don't you just adore that brand? - Mim lives in their stuff.).

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