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.