Little John

and his big brother

John is six days old now.  He had an appointment today and is doing great.  He had a few issues in the hospital that are mostly all cleared up now, with the exception of his broken clavicle, which is still healing.  He's eating and growing well and, so far, he's been a great sleeper too.  I'm happy for any sleep I can get.

 

Here's John the day after getting home from the hospital.  Grant was super excited.  Grant has recently started saying the word "baby."  And he'll run over and point at John while saying it.  He has been mostly friendly with John, but I'm not sure he realizes yet that the little guy is here to stay.  He did try to pull him off my lap while I was nursing once, and one time he gave him a few cars to hold, but mostly he seems to be pro-John.  I hope that lasts.  Grant looks happy here, but he has been having a hard time this week.

Poor Grant has had an especially hard time since John got home from the hospital.  He's teething and has had a bad diaper rash and a few fevers.  He's had some pretty miserable days.  We've had him into the doctor and might take him back if things don't improve.  It's definitely stressful having too very needy little ones at home.  Especially since I can't hold both of them at once.  Thank goodness Grandma is here to give snuggles.

But it hasn't been all bad.  Grant has had some good moments too.  He has been more interested in taking care of Anna's dollies lately.  Here he is with one of the dollies.  I'm glad he is acting somewhat positively towards the babies.  Again, I hope it lasts...and that Grant can get over all his sicknesses.  Having two needy babies is stressful and hard!