Loving the Sling

Carter is NOT a fan of his car seat. I know it takes time for a baby to get used to the car seat, but I think because he is so small it is probably really uncomfortable for him. Anyways, he's fine for a few minutes and then just screams. So, to help with getting out of the house some, I decided I'd try a sling and see if he likes it. Well he seems to love it. He looks very content and cozy in there and falls asleep almost as fast as I can get him in. I never thought I would enjoy wearing a sling, but because Carter loves it, so do I. And it is very comfortable to wear, which is a plus.

Brothers

This picture melts my heart. Enough said.

A Family of Four

Carter Tait is here!

I know. I'm behind on this post. But please forgive me. Trying to find time to jump on the computer to update has been tough...I wonder why?

Well, he is here. Carter was born Monday, November 9th at 12:55 pm. He weighed in at 7 lbs and measured 21 inches long. He is very long and lean. He has been doing pretty good eating, once we got found the right formula. He's tongue-tied just like Aiden, so nursing is out. But that is ok, now I can have help with the feedings. He loves to sleep, so we are working on keeping him on a schedule during the day to wake him up some and get some food in him. He is becoming more alert every day, which is fun because I love to see his blue eyes.

He is one sweet boy and I love him. We all do, actually. Even Aiden. Aiden looks for him every morning when he wakes up, loves to give him kisses, and tries so hard to help mommy and daddy take care of the baby. It is really too sweet.

For the most part, everything in the hospital went very smoothly. The only real adventure we had was the crazy nor easter that came through. We were without power in our room for one morning and we were sent home during the middle of the storm. But we were glad to be able to leave and bring Carter home so he could meet Aiden. It really was a sweet time for our family, introducing Carter to Aiden. Aiden wanted to hold him and hug him from the first moment. It did help that Baby Carter gave Aiden the Spencer Thomas the Train Engine that he had been asking for for quite some time. He also got several other big brother gifts from us and the grandparents, which also aided in him loving being a big brother.

Now that we have been home for a week, we are loving being a family of four. There really isn't any down time and always something that can be done. But I know that it will only be a short while until we have established some sort of routine. Looking at Aiden, I know that time does fly. It seems like yesterday we were just starting out as a family of three. Now we are a family of four.

Tomorrow...

Tomorrow is baby day.

Tomorrow we will meet Baby Carter.

Tomorrow one more will be added to our family.

Tomorrow Aiden will become a big brother.

Tomorrow...is a big day. A day I have prayed for so long and here I find myself full of mixed emotions.

I'm excited. God has chosen to bless our family with another boy and I cannot wait to meet him. I'm excited to meet this precious child and see how my love for him will overflow.

I'm also worried. I'm worried about the surgery and everything that goes along with it. I'm worried for Carter's health. I'm worried for Aiden. Becoming a big brother will be huge change for him and I pray he will adapt well and love his little brother.

And this is where I find myself between excited and worried and trying ever so desperately to not let the worry overtake the excitement. So, today I'm praying hard on Matthew 6:34, "Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." And Phillipians 4:6-7, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." God is in control over tomorrow, therefore I do not need to worry. All I need to do is pray. Pray for the surgery, for Carter, for Aiden, for Jeff, and for whatever else happens to pop up into this crazy mind of mine. And today, I will focus on our sweet family of three and enjoy my last day of being pregnant.

Tomorrow will be a great day!