Instagram Recap & Other Special Moments

by | Jun 16, 2017 | Baby "Grace", Instagram Recap | 6 comments

June 9th • Day 2

On their way out of town, after sending the five and seven year old to Grandpa & Grandma’s house for a couple nights, Daddy and the five big kids stopped to say bye and see the baby one more time! 

One of the nurses (they were all amazing!) actually offered to drive me home after her shift, once the baby and I were both discharged on the 10th, but my sister-in-law volunteered.  Our new little one was also given a darling bunny from her cousin and Uncle Brian came to visit too, bringing along my prescription for me so I wouldn’t need to pick it up! 
These three pictures were actually from the day she was born, but I didn’t include them in my last post. My midwife (pictured on the left – she delivered our first six but was out of town for the birth of number seven) came to see us, even though I saw a doctor/specialist for this pregnancy. Great Aunt Bridget also stopped by to meet her newest niece. 
June 10th • Day 3

Grandpa and Grandma stopped by with our other little ones to say hello after the baby and I got back home, then they kept Rose & Bud at their home for one more night.

June 11th • Day 4

Grandpa & Grandma brought home our other little ones and stayed for a short visit. Uncle Scott and Uncle Paul stopped by to meet the baby too. 
She wasn’t quite sure what to think of Uncle Scott! 😉 

Instagram: Between outfits, but we wanted to make sure and pray the holy rosary right at 7:00 PM tonight, for the soul of their grandfather, even though we couldn’t be at his wake down in Arizona with the rest of the family. 🌹🙏🏻❤️ #babysfirstrosary #prayersforgrandpa #requiescatinpace

June 12th • Day 5

Instagram: Processing payroll with my new little helper… So glad that I was able to get set up to work part-time from home, instead of always at the office, especially since I never got around to training a temporary replacement for once baby arrived. 💕#workingfromhome #corporatesecretaryandbookkeeper

June 13th • Day 6

Instagram: This morning I did the best I could to hide my exhaustion with my first shower since being discharged from the hospital and some makeup… Didn’t last long though, since I was in tears once again shortly after making the drive and arriving at the pediatrician’s with my three little ones. Baby’s bilirubin levels were high enough to require a trip back to the hospital for additional blood work (thankfully the numbers came back a little lower and we didn’t need to be admitted) and her weight has continued to drop despite having plenty of milk and nursing 27-29 times every 24 hours… (Haven’t slept more than an hour at a time since her birth…) She is now weighing just 6 lbs 1 oz. She’s so tiny! The goal for the rest of today is to get her back into some filtered sunlight and to try my best to rest and reduce my stress levels in the hopes of a better milk supply. We head back to the pediatrician’s tomorrow. Say a prayer that her weight starts to climb back up!

June 14th • Day 7

Instagram: Soaking up some sunshine ☀️ 
#fightingjaundice #filteredsunlight #mosesbasket #bigsisterlittlesister

 

Instagram: It started out hard, but today ended up being such a better day than yesterday. Thank you all so very much for the prayers, encouragement and support! ❤️ I met with a lactation consultant for an hour and a half and we have a plan to help with all the nursing challenges. Baby’s jaundice is continuing to improve, she weighed 6 lbs 2 oz (up an ounce from yesterday, then up another ounce after nursing), and we won’t need to go back until her 2 week check up next Wednesday. SUCH a relief! My dad stopped by around lunch time and caught up all our dishes from the week, I got a heavenly little nap, and then my mom came over to watch the other two while baby and I went to the appointments. I’m not very good at asking for or accepting help, but my mom keeps insisting (despite her own busy schedule – there always seems to be at least one of us 12 kids that needs something!) and I really don’t know how I would have survived without it the past month – before I delivered (taking kids to baseball games and practices and me to appointments when I was unable to drive myself, co-hosting a gorgeous baby shower and gifting us with the infant car seat needed to bring baby home), during labor (she drove me to the hospital since Sean was working in the forest and out of cell range when it was time to go – so glad he made it for the delivery and that she got to be there for the birth too), and now post-partum (watching the little ones until the day after I was discharged and then again today, catching up laundry and feeding them dinner which will make this evening so much easier). After getting a flat tire repaired today, Sean and the older kids will begin the long drive back tomorrow and will arrive late Friday night. After spending just 12 of the past 42 days all together I am so looking forward to having everyone home again!

June 15th • Day 8

Instagram: Little luxuries like hot showers, naps, and not needing to leave the house have quickly moved towards the top of my list of favorites lately, right after snuggling this sweet baby of course. ❤️ After getting rid of nearly all the baby gear last summer, we didn’t plan to replace very much of it this time around. How hard could it be to live without a swing/crib/etc with so many extra sets of hands around all the time?! With most of them out of town this past week, this little soft and soothing removable napper which came as part of the new Pack ‘n Play we were given has been so incredibly helpful especially when it comes to finally getting to shower! Thank you, Charlotte and family! 😘

6 Comments

  1. Meagan Daoust

    Offering my breastfeeding sorrows for you & your little, that she may gain some weight and you may get some rest!

    2017-06-26 16:42:35

    Reply
  2. Karen H

    Just now getting to catch up on all your recent posts as I recuperate from pneumonia – no fun! Praying for rest and more rest for you during these days and weeks. You have shouldered a lot without having your family home with you, what to speak of the roller coaster of post partum. Praise God for your healthy and truly beautiful little girl, and for the return of all your loved ones. May you feel stronger every day and may little Grace sleep soundly day or night!

    2017-06-26 21:55:44

    Reply
  3. Jessica Gordon

    Thank you, Karen! I'm so sorry to hear you've been sick! I hope you feel better soon!

    2017-06-27 06:00:31

    Reply
  4. Jessica Gordon

    Ooh, you've been struggling with breastfeeding too? I hope it gets easier for you as well! I'm pretty sure this little one of ours is gaining weight now. I'll be taking her in to get her weight checked again sometime this week or next.

    2017-06-27 06:01:56

    Reply
  5. Meagan Daoust

    Well yes and no. Breastfeeding was going great until I had a rare and unexpected postpartum heart attack at 3 months and one day. That's when my entire world crashed. I was told I couldn't nurse my baby again because of medication and I should not have any more babies. My heart broke three times that day. After some research we discovered that I could switch medication after one month and begin nursing again. So I pumped my heart out ( bad pun) for one month switched medications and he'd have nothing to do with me. Two weeks later & he spontaneously started nursing again thanks to the intercession of Venerable Fulton Sheen!

    2017-06-29 17:15:08

    Reply
  6. Jessica Gordon

    Oh, Meagan! I am so very sorry that you have been going through so much! I have had a couple friends who have had postpartum heart attacks as well and I can not even imagine how hard it must be. I have been praying for you since I first read your comment last week and will continue to pray for your quick and full recovery! {{{hugs}}}

    2017-07-07 01:52:11

    Reply

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Prayer of Mothers

Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.


Our Family

Sean & Jessica, Captain-23, Ranger-21, Twinkle Toes-20, Chiquita-18, Snuggles-16, Rose-14, Bud-12, Grace-6 and Joy-4 (blog nicknames)

A Little About Me

Hi! I'm Jessica, a Roman Catholic wife and home educating mother to our nine children. I was home educated myself, along with my eleven younger siblings. I have a special devotion to St. Therese, through whom I have been given much help and many blessings--the beautiful "Shower of Roses" that she has sent my way! Here I will record a few of the blessings I treasure. Please remember that what you see here is just a little glimpse at our lives, so please say a prayer for us, as we continue to strive for holiness.

My Other Blog: Catholic Cuisine

Please Visit My Sponsors…

This Week's Popular Posts

Shower of Roses Affiliate Links

All About Spelling
All About Reading
All About Reading Pre-reading
All About Reading Giveaways
Illuminated_Ink_Advent_Candle_Kit_package_image_Holy_Heroes.jpg
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Our Advent & Christmas Books

Shower of Roses Christmas Gift Guides

Looking for Something?

Looking Back

  • 2024 (5)
  • 2023 (30)
  • 2022 (48)
  • 2021 (48)
  • 2020 (57)
  • 2019 (61)
  • 2018 (90)
  • 2017 (128)
  • 2016 (148)
  • 2015 (172)
  • 2014 (227)
  • 2013 (238)
  • 2012 (308)
  • 2011 (297)
  • 2010 (313)
  • 2009 (486)
  • 2008 (564)
  • 2007 (148)

Posts About:

Shower of Roses Alphabet of Saints

A Papal Unit Study & Lap Book

Our Lent and Easter Books

Shower of Roses Easter Gift Guides



All Saints Party Printables

All original photographs and written material are ©2007-2023 Shower of Roses. I'd love for you to link back to me, but please do not copy or take content from this blog without permission. Click here for my Copyright Terms & Conditions. Thank you for visiting!