I am working on Peter's birth story, but in the mean time losing out on the daily life. Recovery has gone really well. We were pretty exhausted by the end of last week as we tried to catch up on all our missing hours of sleep. I think we're finally getting there. Most days the house isn't up until well after 10. Today was an exception. I got up at 8:30 to go potty and took Jared too. Matthew got up too. Even Peter was awake and happy. Aaron slept in, but he's always needed a little bit more sleep. Jared was anxious to hold and play with Peter and he got maybe 15-20 minutes in before Peter just wanted to eat. At that point I laid back down with him and fell asleep until about 10:45.

My lochia had pretty much gone away, but yesterday I went with Jared and Matthew up the canyon for a short (very short) but somewhat steep climb to a stream. Although it was doable for me, my body said it was too much and I paid for it in lochia. Today they went again but traded me and Peter for Aaron. I think my body is happier for that choice.

Honestly I feel really great, but my pelvic area is a little sorer than it has been as everything adjusts back into place. I am still taking stool softeners when I remember b/c bms are a pain. I think my tear is closer to that area than the front or up.

Peter is having more and longer awake/alert periods. The boys love him and fight over who gets to hold him. Jared is especially territorial. He has spent many a time in the rocking chair with Peter in one arm and the Kindle in the other. He needs to feel needed and wanted and Peter fills that need well. And walking Domino - a nearby neighbor's dog. Jared doesn't even care if Peter is crying and fussy unless he can't get him to quiet down. Usually he is successful unless Peter really needs to eat.

Aaron has not gotten to hold Peter as much, but he is quicker to hand him off when he gets fussy too. But Peter is very responsive to Aaron's voice and touch too. It is sweet to see them all interact.

Matthew has done a great job running the house - especially meals. It has been fun to watch him with Peter especially. He goes back to work on Friday and he will be sorely missed. It has been really nice having him home.

Holy smokes! Peter's cord fell off tonight. I think that is like a record. I am wondering if it has anything to do with the amount of time before clamping. It was a good 30 minutes or so I think before it was clamped.

Texts from June 30th for record purposes (though many were deleted to make room for in/out msgs):

2:52 am - to M&T "I am in early labor. not sure how to time getting the boys to you"

3:24 am  to Mom and Dad - "Thought you would like to know I am in early labor. We will see if it peters out or not though."

3:44 am tried calling M

3:47 am called midwives
3:50 am midwives returned call. Talked to Jill. Suggested I drop off the boys then come in and get evaluated.

4:40 -42 am tried calling M & T

5:00 am to M&T - "We are headed to the hospital to drop me off then Matthew will try dropping the boys off."

5:45 am from M - "Sorry about that. Good luck!"
5:51 am from T - "I'm sorry. We were out. Good luck with the delivery. Love you."
5:56 am from T in response to my thanks again - "You're welcome. They didn't want to go back to bed so we're just feeding them. Let us know when the baby is born :) We can't wait to meet him."

5:57 am to Mom, Dad, and rest of family - "Little boy decided he couldn't wait one more day. Been admitted. Will let you know when he is here. Turning my phone off now"

7:01 am from Rebecca P - "Good luck. I hope everything goes smoothly."

9:15 am from JB - "Oh Yay! I didn't realize that you were in labor. I am so excited. Let me know how I can help you."

11:36 am to everyone - "Thing 3 was born at 8:10 am and weighed in at 7 lbs 5.6 oz and is 20.5 in long. We are tired but healthy. Pics will be posted on facebook. Unfortunately for Jared, we have another redhead."

11:44 am from Melissa H - "Yay! Congrats momma! I hope it was everything you had hoped! I am sure he is amazing! And he decided to have his own month, just barely!"

11:45 am from Melinda S - "I can't wait to make him smile"

11:49 am from Sharon W - "Yay!!!! Can't wait to see the sweet guy! missing you wish I could give you a hug and him a snuggle!"

12:21 pm from Laralin - "Woohoo! Congratulations! Aww.. poor Jared. But red heads are awesome. Can hardly wait to see pics. Love you! And he made it in June, barely. but he made it. :D"

1:05 pm from Jenna - "Wow, that was quick! So happy for you guys! Love you!"
1:45 pm from me to Jenna - "It was very quick! I ended up squatting him out on the edge of the rocking chair!"
1:50 pm from me to Jenna - "Yeah. The midwife barely got there in time. Overall a great experience."
4:03 pm from Jenna - So glad you are happy overall. You worked hard to find something you would be happy with."

about 6:30pm M&T brought the boys for a visit.

July 1st

8:50 am from Rachael B - "I'm so happy for you!  Still a June baby but on his time! So funny. Hugs doll!

9:10 am from Rachael B -"Yes. Vacationing in Cape Cod now. Enjoying the family. Work is busy. They want to promote me again. Which is good but stressful. :) I see UT is treating you well :)"

from Rachael B - "We miss you too."

9:25 is convo with Tran about Matthew going to pick the boys up. About this time Rebecca came to visit as Matthew headed out the door. She stayed until about 10:30.

12:30 ish Matthew came back with the boys.

1:30 ish Julie came with her boys to visit and left about 3:30 ish.

6:15 pm ish the Matthew and boys came for dinner and we had Peter's birthday party.
11 pm Matthew and boys went home