It's amazing how different the same experience can be. I feel like I actually got to enjoy being a new mom this time. Things were not hectic, in fact I would say everything just seemed more simple and much easier this time around. I don't remember an ounce of down time with Bergen, and with Owen there was a fair amount of time I was pretty bored. I was able to move with ease, felt good, took a shower, and wasn't really worried about anything. I know the blessing Travis gave me before hand really helped me to not stress over things and enjoy the moment.
Granted we like and know how to use the camera we have now better than what we had with Bergen, but I really think these pictures give a good feeling of the fun and enjoyment we experienced in the hospital.
Holding Owen for the first time just minutes after he was born.
Daddy holding Owen a few minutes after being born.
Big brother Bergen holding Owen for the first time later in the day.
"Ohhh, he's so cute."
By now Owen has met his whole family...
Making us one happy family of FOUR!
Bergen was such a good trooper in the hospital! He spent Monday afternoon and evening, all day Tuesday, and Wednesday morning until we came home there with us. I had packed some quiet activities for Bergen to do while we were there. For example books, coloring, color matching items, stickers, threading buttons...While he did do some of those things a tiny bit, movies really were more exciting :) During the hospital quiet hours each afternoon he and Travis took a trip to the pet store, a quick stop at Daddy's work, QT for slushes and donuts, and a few stores to wonder around killing time. Such big days for a little guy! Both nights he fell asleep in the car moments after leaving.
Before heading home Wednesday morning we had fun taking a bunch of pictures together. Bergen says, "he's so soft." And we all know how much Bergen likes soft things! Love my two boys...TWO...ahhh! :)
Gotta have a good mommy and baby picture.
All this picture taking, Bergen needed a turn. So we have some silly ones courtesy Bergen cam!
What do you think? Is he excited to get Owen ready to go home or what?!?!
Daddy and Bergen got Owen all ready and bundled up for the journey home.
"Ohhh, he's so cute. Hi bebe broder! I just really wove him."
Making sure he doesn't have crazy hair for his first appearance outside the hospital.
Strapped in and ready to go.
Seriously so cute!
All ready to go and super excited!
On the drive home Bergen would periodically tell Owen things or tell us he was still sleeping. A few miles from home we heard Bergen tell him we were almost there. Then as we were pulling into the driveway we hear Bergen say to Owen, "Home sweet home. What's mine is yours." It was so funny to Travis and I, and incredibly sweet. But thinking about it now it makes me a little teary eyed just how very sweet it really was. These two really are going to be "best friends ever" as Bergen puts it.
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