Much to be thankful for

I am Thankful today, for so many things:

Two weeks ago today, we welcomed our little girl into our lives. What a beautiful thanksgiving gift we have been given! Darla continues to grow in body and into our hearts. After our last check up, she was well above her birth weight at 8lbs 10 oz, and our Pediatrician pronounced her "perfect." It's music to a mother's ears. I was able to confirm, she does struggle with Acid Reflux. But it's not impeding her ability to eat, so we are going to let her body grow into itself and not give her any drugs. The doc told us to keep her upright as much as we can, propping her while she sleeps, especially. And to make sure she is well burped after meals. All this, we were already doing. She does struggle with gas, and cries out sometimes with pain. And, I have spent more time sleeping in my nursing chair with her than planned.........but, all things considered, it's worth it. She's a sweetie and we love her so much.

I continue to heal. Today, I was able to remove all of the left over glue that was still attached to my belly after the c section. It was left from the screens they put on my skin, around the incision site. The skin under the glue has been too tender, until today, to get it all off. My scar continues to heal, and my pain levels continue to drop. I am still taking Ibuprofen twice a day, to help with occasional aches. Overall, I am starting to feel like myself again.

D-Man drama! I AM thankful for my beautiful and smart son. He's such a 2 year old right now! He's pushing our limits, talking back to us, telling us no, and being contrary just because he can. If you ask him why he's doing something, his favorite answer is, "Because I am." He's such a big story teller. It's so much fun to listen to him ramble. He's thoughts seem so sophisticated sometimes, I forget he's only 2.5. Derick is loving his sister so much, giving her kisses all the time, asking to see her, and generally being the most loving I have EVER seen him be. It warms my heart. I do miss being in our old routine sometimes, having time to just play with him or take him out to play dates. I have been trying to keep some connection with him since Darla, but it's just not the same. I know it will even out with time, but for now, I miss my little man.

My love, my partner, my friend. I am SO thankful for you Jeremy. Without you, my life would look so different. We aren't perfect or dialed in to each all the time, but I know our love simmers below the surface and will once again re-emerge. We shook up our lives pretty good this time, and I am so grateful it's you I'm walking beside. Parenthood is the hardest thing we've ever done together. Thank you for standing with me during the meltdowns, the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

Family & Friends
How many riches we have, beyond the dollar. Thank you, Spirit, for all of our blessings. We are so supported by wonderful caring and loving family and friends.