alittlecrazyworld: Our new family of four

Sorry it has been so long since we updated here. Things have been pretty hectic for all of us adjusting to our new addition - Matthew Patrick Kutsch.

Matthew joined our little family at 10:51 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2009. He weighed in at 9 pounds and was 20.5 inches long.

He is growing like a weed and doing very well. At his 2-week appointment yesterday he was at 10 pounds 8 ounces and 21 inches.

I must say that a C-section is much different than the 12 hours of back labor I had with Nate. I freaked a bit when I couldn't feel my legs or see them. The anesthesiologist said it wasn't uncommon and she made me feel tons better. It was crazy to walk into the OR and have a baby less than 45 minutes later. Matthew came out perfect with 9 and 10 apgars (already an overachiever).

Overall, we are doing OK. Matthew is growing and Nate is adjusting. He is a little more whiny and prone to cry now than before (that also could be because he is 2), but he loves his baby brother and likes to give him hugs and kisses. It is the time we spend with Matthew that I think bothers him. It will take time so we are all being as patient as possible.

The healing for me is going well. I got sick from the morphine in the hospital, but once that wore off I was OK. Pain meds are great! I am hoping to get cleared to go back to work after 6 weeks from delivery like I want and not have to wait 8 weeks. I am already going nuts at home

I guess that is about it. I am sure I am missing something, but I am exhausted and can't remember what. I am posting a few new pics - he is the spitting image of Nate at this age.