Stress? What Stress?

So since my last post, I've become a mother to not one boy but two boys.  Carter is now five and will start kindergarten in the fall.  Mr. Donovan was born May 10 and is almost 11 weeks.  I wasn't sure how I was going to handle two children, but it's going.  Sometimes Carter has to wait longer for me to get him something, or better yet, he has to be more independent and do it himself.  Donovan sometimes just has to cry while I'm doing something.  There are some days that I don't get a shower or even get my teeth brushed, but I love being home with my boys.  Although I am ready for school to start.  lol

Now to back track a little bit.  Donovan's arrival was a scheduled c-section.  Everything went great.  He measured at 8lbs 11oz and 23 in.  The only surprise was that he had the cord wrapped around his neck, but all was fine with him.  Carter was excited to be a big brother and still loves it.  He constantly wants to hold little bubby and help.  Sometimes he helps a little too much.  Donovan was jaundice as we had expected. (Carter was a week late and jaundice.)

I've been successfully exclusively breastfeeding, and it's going great.  At Donovan's two month check up, he'd gained 6 lbs, bringing him up to 14 lbs.  I've had a lot better luck nursing this time around and plan on doing it as long as I'm able.

We've also been cloth diapering Mr. Donovan.  I use cloth during the day and disposables at night.  He usually has a fussy period before bed and I have to change diapers every 30 minutes or so.  Slightly irritating, but it's getting better.  I'm also looking at putting up a clothes line since I'm cloth diapering.  It just seems to make sense to me.

I've also been trying to wear Donovan.  I've made a sling that I wear him in on occasion. I'm not crazy about the sling but it works in a pinch and doesn't take much room to pack.  My favorite carrier is a Pognea that I actually won on a blog giveaway.  It's comfy and is super easy to get him in and out.

The last couple months have been going really well.  I'm grateful for all the help I've had.  My mom and mother-in-law have been great with assisting me when I go to the store or out of town.  Nana has spent extra time with Carter, inviting him over to spend the night a little more often.  Grandma has let Carter come down to play with the little boy she babysits.  Grandpa has even let Carter help him work. (If it's not too hot anyways.)  Honestly I'm just so happy to have such a great support system.  I don't know if I would still have my sanity if it weren't for them.  I've also had some great cloth diapering support from Bum Covered Diapers. 

Now it's time to get back to mommy business.  ;)