Then There Were Four . . .

I know this is overdue, by about 2 weeks, but what's a new 2nd time mom supposed to do? Besides take care of her babies?

So, on February 18th, at 11:46 PM, Liam Alexander Sweat arrived at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He weighed 7 lbs 2 oz and was 19.5 in long. He had a great set of lungs, a full bladder - he peed 3 times before they got the diaper on him, and good aim - he got the back of the nurse's clipboard.


We spent Thursday and most of Friday in the hospital, where mommy did NOT get lots of rest, since the bed was very uncomfortable and Liam had TONS of visitors both day and night. Oh, and Daddy (Cliff) had to leave the hospital late Thursday night/Friday morning to pick up Sam, who had a stomach bug. But Friday night we finally made it home where Liam could safely drift off into a blissful slumber in his own bed.


We have spent the last few weeks getting accustomed to Liam's rhythm as well as Cliff's night-shift job. It's tough to get used to so many changes at once, for all of us. Sam seems to be adjusting well to big brotherhood. He enjoys holding and smiling at Liam and occasionally asks to feed him.


We also had a visit from Nana (my mother who lives on Cape Cod) this past week. She stayed with us most of the time and made some wonderful meals despite feeling a little under the weather for the beginning of her trip. And I know she enjoyed spending some much overdue time with her three grandsons. She will be missed until the next visit - May or September.


So here we are, a new family of four, and me the only girl. I foresee this being one heck of a ride, this whole family thing that I wasn't sure I was going to get a chance at a few years ago. I'm excited to see how things shape up for our little family.

Way Past Due

So sad that I have not posted since September. I have been so stressed and busy. Work is crazy, having had my department dissolved then moving to a new one. And learning all new departmental lingo. I'm working in marketing now. And then we went to Massachusetts on vacation for a week for Thanksgiving. Then we moved into a new apartment in December. And now the baby is due in 2 weeks, maybe sooner. It's all been so much to take in. I haven't had time to think let alone write a blog.

Things are good though, despite the fact that I have the flu, which really sucks. I haven't been sick like this for a while. And to be sick while also pregnant, very pregnant I might add, is no fun at all. But Sam is doing well in school, and Cliff finally found another job. He was laid off in December just after we got back from vacation. Nice Christmas present to say the least. But things are starting to look up I think. We are getting things together for the baby, putting our room in order, packing the hospital bag, etc. And soon we will have tax refunds to work with. And my mom should be out here soon to visit and help with baby a little.

Well, time to sign off and get the hunny up for his first day of training and Sam off to school, since I will be home today, with the FLU!! But maybe that will give me a chance to get some extra rest and maybe do a few things around the house. We'll see.

In the Beginning

I was inspired to start this blog by seeing Rick Doane's and a number of old friends form Massachusetts/Hingham Stake. It seemed like the thing to do.

So today is my sister's baby's blessing. We are joining my family and her husband's family for an after party at my father's house in Holladay. Crazy that my little sister has a baby already and has been married for 3 years.

It makes me a little reminiscent of childhood back when we were kids and didn't have adult responsibilities. But now we're both mothers and significant others and it's a little weird to think that so much time has passed and yet so little at the same time.

Another one of my sisters turned 19 yesterday. She used to be so little. And now she's in college in Vancouver, BC, living with 2 of my brothers, working part time. She's growing up and I feel old. Plus it's my birthday tomorrow and that makes me feel old, since it brings me closer to 30. And I have a 7 yr old!! That definitely makes me feel ancient.

And it's Autumn (although Utah doesn't get much Autumn to speak of.) This time of year always makes me miss Massachusetts and my family out there, and my old friends from school and church. I'm excited to visit in November, but I know I won't get to see everyone or everything that I miss. I just wish we could move there sooner. But there is a baby on the way, so we have to at least wait for that, and there are other family matters to be resolved. So it may be a few years before we get the chance to move. *Sigh*

Anyway, I suppose I better get ready for the day since I haven't yet. I made breakfast this morning and it left me exhausted. Everything seems to do that these days. It comes with the territory of being pregnant, I know. But it's been so long (7 years) that I don't remember anything about the last one, or very little. It's like having a first child all over again.

Ah, life. So full of surprises and wonders and unexpected happenings.