Elly
Elissa Emily was even easier to bring into the world than her big sis, which is saying a lot. We dropped from 6 hrs of labor plus 30 min of active pushing to just 4 and 30. And yet, still not going to do it again, despite being "made for breeding" as B puts it.
It certainly seems like instead of getting two half-breeds, we got one of each. So much for genetics. One straight, strawberry-blonde and one wavy brunette. They will very much be able to disown each other in school if they choose to do so.
Anyway, we've once again been incredibly, undeservingly blessed. While Kaylee was perfect in every way possible, she even managed to pave the way for her little sister, prepping us for the tribulations that are coming.
And, as much as I hate to say it, Kaylee's sacrifice, being the first and most painful, makes everything I do with Elissa that much more comfortable. True, breast feeding still hurts, but I am not bursting into tears just because it's feeding time. And I'm not half-dead in general.
I've been for a walk, I've helped rock the baby, I've even helped pack up to go. Now if only they'd let us go. We're waiting solely on paperwork at this time. We are all ridiculously healthy, warm, and comfy, and are just looking forward to getting back home to big sister and old dog.
It certainly seems like instead of getting two half-breeds, we got one of each. So much for genetics. One straight, strawberry-blonde and one wavy brunette. They will very much be able to disown each other in school if they choose to do so.
Anyway, we've once again been incredibly, undeservingly blessed. While Kaylee was perfect in every way possible, she even managed to pave the way for her little sister, prepping us for the tribulations that are coming.
And, as much as I hate to say it, Kaylee's sacrifice, being the first and most painful, makes everything I do with Elissa that much more comfortable. True, breast feeding still hurts, but I am not bursting into tears just because it's feeding time. And I'm not half-dead in general.
I've been for a walk, I've helped rock the baby, I've even helped pack up to go. Now if only they'd let us go. We're waiting solely on paperwork at this time. We are all ridiculously healthy, warm, and comfy, and are just looking forward to getting back home to big sister and old dog.