Logan's Newborn Picture- Sneak Peek

This past Monday we had Logan's newborn pictures made with Letson's Portrait. It's so interesting how it came about. My Aunt Shane called me and said that they were looking for newborn baby models. Since I hadn't scheduled Logan's pictures yet I jumped on the opportunity! My mom used the Letson's for several of my own childhood portraits so I'm actually really surprised that we haven't used them ourselves before now! We had a great session and they were super sweet and patient with our boys. It was an absolutely wonderful experience. Kal-el's favorite part of the session was visiting with Duncan the dog :) Of course for baby Logan the theme of his shoot was Wolverine. We managed to incorporate dog tags, Wolverine comics, and of course Wolverine styled hair. Score! :) My sweet trooper of a husband took some pictures holding Logan up.. similar to the ones we have of Super. This time was a little more eventful being that Logan decided he would take this as the prime opportunity to "use the bathroom". Yikes...we survived though and I know we got some amazing shots. Kal-el even corporate long enough( With the help of Doug blowing bubbles) for us to get some of him and his baby brother together. I can't wait to see and share the rest of the images..here's one in the mean time and I adore it. Mommy and Daddy's little Wolverine :)

                                        Kal-el taking a break to hang out with Duncan :)

                                            Old school :) Here's one they did of me back in the day!

Wordless Wednesday- Lazy Wednesday w/ our Boys :)

First Week Home with my TWO babies!

  This first week as a mommy of two has been absolutely amazing. I'm so in love with these little men and I'm so proud of how well Super is adjusting. I proud to report that he is not the least bit jealous of baby Logan. A big part of this is due to his HUGE independent streak I'm sure. He has loved helping Chris and I change diapers and hands us wipes, bottles etc. Chris started back to work a couple of days ago but he's always such a help to me when he's here, even if he's gone without sleep himself. Kal-el still refers to Logan as "my baby" and "Logee". He loves to walk over and plant huge kisses on him. We have to watch him, of course, because Kal-el is so passionate and strong. We have to remind him to be gentle. He's doing a terrific job so far.
 As far as Logan goes...he is an absolute dream of a newborn. He rarely cries and his longest stretch in between feedings has so far been at night and it's a 4.5 hour span! Sweet baby lets his mommy sleep at night. Even if this changes I'm so grateful for the sleep during the recovery part of my surgery when I've needed it most. I am able to enjoy this newborn phase so much more this time because I'm bottle feeding. Yes, I know breast is best and I wish I had an adequate supply but unfortunately I do not. I tried EVERYTHING with Kal-el including taking prescription medication (which knocked me out) and Kal-el still lost weight. I felt guilty ALL the time, was exhausted and robbed of the opportunity to enjoy my newborn. I didn't want to relive that experience with Logan. Don't get me wrong if I HAD the milk I would LOVE to be able to but unfortunately here I am a week post partum and no engorgement to speak of. Only a faint hint of milk. Same as with Kal-el. Since Logan was born smaller than Kal-el I really don't want him dropping down any further when it can be prevented by supplementing. Accepting that this is reality and knowing that I have tried everything has made a world of difference this time around.
   Logan is similar to Super in that he doesn't really care for a paci. It's been offered and I kind of wish he'd take it because studies have shown it to slightly decrease the risk of SIDS, however if he doesn't want it thats fine to. In addition to night sleepings, not being dependent on a paci, he is also the easiest baby to burp. I mean literally three or four pats on the back and he is ready to fall right back to sleep. He also doesn't really care about being swaddled. He goes to sleep just laying there and is totally content. Super would never even let me lay him down and he fed every 2 hours around the clock. Kal-el has always liked to make his presence known, which is one of the things I love most about my first superhero...I just don't know If I could handle TWO that spirted lol :) I wanted to have a record of our first week and I don't think it could of gone any better! I love my 3 boys! :)

                                                  Only a brief moment of regression LOL

                                                       Then it was back to big brother!

Logan's One Week Weight Check

 Today Logan and I both had doctors appointments. Chris got called out so my mom had to take us, being that I can't drive just yet. We had Kal-el dressed and ready to go but decided against taking him at the last minute because he seemed to want a nap. That could be a disaster since I couldn't help manage him very well in my post surgery state. I've learned one thing very quickly about being a mommy of two. I can not stand to be away from either of them. I missed Super the entire time I was gone today!
 Everything checked out great for Moms here at my appointment. I'm healing very fast this time around. I don't think you have a choice when you have a toddler at home but I feel pretty good! The highlight of my visit was finding out that I can take baths again. I hate showers so I really look forward to my evening bath!
  Logan's first appointment consisted of the routine one week weight check. Most babies lose weight but Logan managed to maintain his exact birth weight of 7lbs 2oz. He must like those numbers, they've never changed :) He was born a good bit smaller than big brother but I was warned today that more often than not..a smaller, younger sibling will catch up and even exceed the size of older sibling. Well just have to see, but for right now he's my sweet little Logan. We go back in another week for our 2 week appointment with Dr. Melvin. Can't wait to see how much he's grown by then! :)

Wordless Wednesday- A Few Pictures from Our Hospital Stay :)

Home From The Hospital- Happy Father's Day

  Today is such a happy day. We got to bring Logan home from the hospital on Father's Day. I don't know a father more deserving of the title "Dad" than my husband.  He is seriously amazing. I think I did pretty good myself considering I got him an incredible, unique, one of a kind gift this year. I put so much hard work and effort into it..took me an entire 9 months to complete! :) This morning I was filling out Father's Day cards bright and early in the hospital and so ready to be at home with my boys. Baby Logan is such a joy already and I love watching Chris interact with a newborn again. He is such a pro! If you have never read the father's day story from last year, have a look. It's heart melting.  http://beingborquez.blogspot.com/2010/06/daddys-story-fathers-day-eve.html
 We made our way home around noon today and it was gorgeous outside, HOT, but gorgeous. I was so anxious to see how Kal-el would react to having Logan at home as a permanent fixture not a hospital baby. Well, a few hours into it I'm happy to report that he is such a HUGE help. He has been getting Chris and I diapers, wipes, and bottles all afternoon. He walks over and waves to his little brother and will say "Hi baby Logee..change diaper" ADORABLE. He even makes kissy faces at him. I know the next few weeks will be quite the challenge as far as getting a routine and schedule down but I know one thing I won't be doing it alone..I have Super Dad's help! :) Wish us luck and love on our first night at home as a family of 4. Happy Father's Day..I can't think of a better way to spend it.

                                                                   Headed Home!

                                         Super Helping Daddy put together Logan's swing!

                                                                     My World :)

                                                                  So glad we're home!

He's Here! Logan's Arrival :)

  Our precious Logan is finally here with us in person! We are already head over heels in love with him. Everything was set in place for my upcoming c section Monday morning but my little Wolverine had other plans. It all started late Wednesday night. I've had pressure for weeks now so when I went to bed cramping I didn't think too much of it. Come 2:00 am I thought A LOT more of it. I starting waking up every up 30 min or so with what I thought were contractions. I didn't really have much to compare to because I had a c section with Kal-el and so of course Logan's birth would go the same way....or so I thought. I took for granted that because my births end in a c section DOES NOT mean that I couldn't go into labor inintally. So here I was at nearly 3 am on the couch (attempting to sleep ..lol yea right) so my crying out in pain would not wake Chris or Kal-el and obviously in complete denial about being in labor or at the very least confused about the signs. Chris and I decided to time my contractions. Chris swears they were 5 min apart, I thought they were closer to 7 or 8 minutes. I had an appointment with Dr. Musgrove that morning at 9 so I was just focused on making it until then. By the time 7am rolled about my pain was really intensified and I was starting to bleed a good bit. Chris and I made our way over to ECM. I had 3 contractions in the car on the ride over. Once I got to a room to be checked I was told I was nearly at 4cm and having contractions every 3-5 minutes. Active labor...wow did NOT expect to here that. My pain got worse by the minute and I was told they would be taking Logan in one hour. I could of climbed the walls, the pain was unbearable, Dr Wakefield was correct when he said if I ever went into labor I'd be in lots of pain with back labor. Well he was correct! Chris held my hand and we waited on Super Big Brother Kal-el and the rest of the family to arrive. I was FINALLY  taken back for my WONDERFUL c section and not a moment to soon. My spinal was ruff this time but only because I was contracting through it. Once the surjery got underway and Chris bear was by my side I was perfectly fine and just wanted to meet our little Logan. In no time they had him out and we could here those sweet cries. When they brought him over to me the first thing I noticed was how much hair he had. Wow I've never seen so much on a newborn..He has mine and Kal-el's lips. I planted a huge kiss on them..and just like with Super it was love at first sight. Pain or no pain I decided to decline the Versad. I didn't want any drugs that made me forgot any of the birth process. Great choice because I remember everything after recovery unlike with Super's birth. It was a wonderful day watching my precious first baby interacting with his new little brother and calling him "my baby" as well as becoming parents again with my husband. We are so blessed. June 16th will always be such a happy day and it looks like Chris received the perfect Father's Day gift this year! Happy Birthday Baby Logan. Welcome to the Borquez family little one. We love you soooo much :)

                                  Christopher "Logan" Borquez  7lb 2oz 20.5 inches long...little brother :)