Andrew is now 5 weeks old. He weighs about 8.5 lbs and is starting to fill out a bit. He has found his voice and cries pretty much whenever we are not holding him. It sounds really, really loud to us. The good news is, he is super snuggly, a joy to hold, and I can watch Netflix over the top of his head.
He is an alert baby who fights sleep, just like his brother and sister did. I was waiting to write my next post until I had some deep thoughts about mothering after loss, mothering a baby who looks exactly like Jack, and mothering while pushing 50. Call it sleep deprivation, but the deep thoughts haven't come, so I'll just smother you with the cuteness of baby pics.
I wish you could smell him.
And feel his baby hiccups against your chest.
Don't worry, we are getting lots of pics of big sister with her baby brother, but I'm not sure which ones are okay'd for the internet yet.
Oh my gosh, what an absolute cutie!!! I love when babies fall asleep being held, legs tucked under and little tushies in the air. He's adorable!
ReplyDeleteHe is gorgeous! Congratulations again.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS so much for sharing, Anna!
ReplyDeleteThe pics of Andrew spread joy through the world!
His eyes seem to peer intensely through the camera lens right at the person looking at him!
SO happy for you and your family,
-- Joan in PA
So much adorableness (is that a word?) in this post.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I'm speechless and just so happy for you all. Blessings
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, anna! he is beautiful- such a sweet cute baby!
ReplyDeleteThe last one in the tie is mt fav! How are he and his sister getting along?
ReplyDeleteYour little boy is absolutely adorable! Thank you for sharing him with us.
ReplyDeleteJean in Maine
What a cutie! It almost makes me want a fifth child, but I'll wisely wait for grand-children:) Take good care
ReplyDeleteSimply adorable. I am so happy for you. I have a nephew whose son died at 19. He and his wife had a surprise! baby a year later...so I have no idea what you're going through from personal experience, but I have watched them navigate the new world for the last 3 years and it sure is a roller coaster. Much love. So much joy.
ReplyDelete-Claire-
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I almost feel like I actually smelled his sweet baby smell. He is so adorable and precious. wishing you much peace and sleep.
ReplyDeleteHe is amazingly alert for a newborn baby. I imagine he is wise beyond his years already. Keep the photos coming....I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love with your beautiful son!!!! He is adorable, so darn cute and handsome......xoxo
ReplyDeleteADORABLE!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
Oh my, he is precious! I know you're enjoying him and the baby snuggles. I remember that all the crying (the duration! the intensity! the volume!) was a shock when I had my first baby. While it wasn't so much a shock when the second one arrived, it is still a challenge to get stuff done when the choice is to hold sweet albeit needy baby or to listen to him cry while one tries to do something simple. Ah, the baby snuggles make it all worth it.
ReplyDeleteHe is so adorable! I've been checking back here for pictures, so thanks for sharing. Wishing you much happiness.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Thank you for sharing the photos!
ReplyDeleteSOOOOOOOOOO adorable!!!! Thank you so much! I'm not on Facebook (yes, one of eight ladies over 40 who isn't :o) And I have been checking often for pictures of your little bundle of joy, and his new family! So cute and so precious! I imagine it is so hard looking down at him and seeing Jack's face... I bet life is a strange and wild roller coaster ride for you these days - sadness and joy all at once. Know that you are truly amazing! You are all in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteHe is SO HANDSOME!!!!!! I love every picture, but especially that last one. What a sweetheart. Sincere congratulations.
ReplyDeleteHe's so tiny! I forget they are that small; mine seem huge now. But he is so completely adorable! Thank you for posting pictures!
ReplyDeleteYou look so beautiful!!! Loving baby Andrew!!!!
ReplyDeleteHe's absolutely beautiful! And so alert!
ReplyDeleteOmg. What a cutie pie. Those little feet!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Those hands and feet and teeny knitted booties! Just beautiful xx
ReplyDeletevery precious pictures...thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHe is adorable! And, oh, the little feet!! I wish I could hold him, and smell him, too.
ReplyDeleteHe's just precious! And you look great, too! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou look so good, Anna! And the baby is beautiful, of course! )
ReplyDeleteTry the Merlin Magic sleeper it's about $49 but you know sleep is worth it at any price! My grandson wouldn't sleep swaddled in a blanket, this was a game changer for the whole family! Congrats to all of you he is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous. Beautiful. A.Dorable. I wish I could smell him, too! (Not something I find myself writing every day.) I am so happy for you and your family. And you look radiant. My heart is smiling so huge for you all. Enjoy that little man.
ReplyDeleteHe's amazing! What fun to see a new little one. Thank you for making me smile.
ReplyDeleteHe is perfectly beautiful and I must say, your husband looks beaming with pride and happiness! It's hard not to believe Jack played a hand in this little guy's showing up:)
ReplyDeleteI hope that everything went well at your Dr's appointment!
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