The Short Version

Sorry I've not updated. Here's what we got. Clara has had a little cold since the weekend. Just stuffy, runny nose, but combine that with a new little brother and, well.....you know.

Chris woke with sinus problems the morning I had Robert. He deserves a medal for not letting on just how sick he was during the birth. I just thought he was tired. He went downhill fast and went into the doctor yesterday morning. He passed out on the way to the exam room. The doc wanted to hospitalize him, but he refused. He has a chest and sinus infection and his oxygen was way out of control, so after $350 in meds and 'round the clock breathing treatments, he's feeling better. He goes back this morning and if his levels aren't better, he may be admitted.

Robert had his checkup yesterday and looks great! The dr. was a little concerned about me being GBS positive and only having a few days on the antibiotic, so we're going to get bloodwork done this am just to be safe. He's wanted to nurse non-stop and I think he's frustrated that he's not getting anything after a while, so hopefully my milk comes in soon. According to yesterday's nursing log, I nursed him at least 15 times and he had 6 poopy diapers! I leave him sleeping for 10 minutes and go try to sleep and he's up and only Mommy will do, so I've had it pretty rough. Since Chris has been so sick, he's only held him for a few minutes total.

I started getting a sore throat right after the birth. I did the same with Clara b/c of the weird grunting and breathing I did during the delivery and I thought this was the same. I now think I got a touch of Clara's cold. I'm fine otherwise except for lack of sleep. The little guy did awesome last night though. After a good cry from me yesterday as I'm trying to process everything going on here, and then another good middle of the night cry and some ernest praying on my part, Robert and I slept about 4 hours straight! From about 2-6. I had only slept about 3 hours total before that. I'm doing good now.

Linda, well Linda's probably kicking herself for deciding to come take care of us :) We're quite a sight over here. Clara's had several knock down drag outs that have included being very mean to Grandma and have been very embarrassing for Mommy. Hopefully with Chris feeling better and me having had a little sleep, she'll do better today. Linda's been a lifesaver and I hope she agrees to come back some day!

Well, gotta get up and at em. We've got a busy morning! Please just keep us all in your prayers. I'll try to update later today.