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.