Evan graced us with his handsome face four weeks earlier than expected, and because of that his lungs weren't strong enough during transition (the period of time after a baby is born when they take their first breath). As a result, he got pneumonia and had to stay in the NICU for a week. That week was definitely one of the hardest times of my life. Not only was I worried about our newborn, but I was worried about Avery and how she was taking all of this.
In the end, it actually turned in to somewhat of a blessing. Avery had a cold so the extra time gave her some time to get better, and we were able to prepare her for a new little brother. She knew that Evan was at the doctor and had to stay their to get better. Once the seven days was complete, she couldn't be more excited to have her new little brother home and play her new role as big sister.
Since that time, Evan is now almost 3 months old. It is hard to believe how extremely fast this time has flown by. It seemed to drag out so much more with Avery, but a lot of second time parents have told me that time with kid #2 goes a lot faster, and I will have to agree.
Avery is doing great as a big sister. She LOVES him and is super protective over him. It is really cute. Evan is the most mellow baby. Avery was a great baby too, but in a very different way. She was very vocal and loud, where Evan is quiet and go with the flow. He's a "get to me, when you can get to me" kind of kid, which works out great with his high maintenance sister.
Of course, with Evan here, our day in and day out operations and Casa de Conner, has changed, but I couldn't be happier. I feel like my family could be complete. Currently, we aren't too sure if we are going to have more children, and it isn't something I want to think about right now. I am happy, I am blessed and I am having a blast. I really couldn't ask for more right now...
Until next time!
Lots of love.
Emily
