We will write about the labour ordeal at some point. Suffice it to say it was even worse than my labour, with the added complication of a 4 month old in tow. We had two amazing friends working in shifts minding him, and I popped in and out to feed and cuddle him.
Once again, we had no sleep for 48 hours, and were completely delirious for a day, but now that we have had a little sleep we are feeling quite good. The ‘hit over the head with a frypan’ thing that happens to most of us the first time around does not seem to be happening again. thank god.
It is brilliant to have been able to bring them home from hospital so quickly. I felt heartbroken when I had to spend that first night away from them.
My two sons…
They are gobsmackingly gorgeous. I was wishing so hard that you would have a nice straightforward labour, but thank goodness everyone is well. Please please let us know if you need anything, and we’ll be in touch soon. Love, K
Comment by Kate — November 12, 2007 @ 7:57 am
“gobsmackingly gorgeous” is the best way to put it. i love all of these photos. the brothers look so wonderful together.
Comment by ohchicken — November 12, 2007 @ 8:57 am
Boy what a stunning little fella! Sorry to hear it was an ordeal, wishing everyone a quick recovery. Congrats
Comment by L — November 12, 2007 @ 9:35 am
i’m glad to hear everyone’s home safe and well. lovely, lovely, lovely!
Comment by nix — November 12, 2007 @ 9:43 am
also - SO MUCH HAIR!
Comment by nix — November 12, 2007 @ 9:44 am
Wow! Look at that blonde hair! Your boys are both gorgeous. How lucky they are to have one another (and the two of you, of course!)
Comment by Chips — November 12, 2007 @ 10:01 am
oh beautiful boys! And i’m glad the frying pan thing is a one-time only experience.
Comment by kristen — November 12, 2007 @ 4:32 pm
What little beauties- can’t believe that that they are even more stunning today than they were yesterday! So happy for the four of you.
Comment by Lynn Cameron — November 13, 2007 @ 12:03 am
Oh you need to tell us the secret of making such cute babies - is it the homemade bread, or perhaps raising chooks?!
Mr Arlo (ok, Roro) looks so old and wise and all protecting - already embracing his older brother role!
Mr Huey (lemon Wee Wee)looks just amazing!
Have you stopped pinching yourselves yet, you lucky lucky things you!!
Comment by pcat — November 13, 2007 @ 6:27 am
I think your baby boys are beautiful. Congratulations! I also wanted to say, having come here via Sorenson’s link from Barbelith I have just spent the last two hours reading every single entry of your blog. It’s really a fascinating and beauitful story you both write so very well.
Plus also, Bread! Yay!
Comment by Olulabelle — November 13, 2007 @ 8:09 am
WOW!!!! I haven’t checked your blog in FOREVER and when I finally do… what do I find??? TWO adorably gorgeous baby boys!!!! HUGE very belated congratulations, gals!!!
Comment by TheMuriels — January 24, 2008 @ 12:41 am