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Mitchell invasion

Born
Mitchell Ryan Hawkins was born February 27, 2015 weighing 8lbs 1oz. Exactly what I weighed! 

I ended up with a c section because this little guy was breech but I must say it was not bad at all! I'm glad I was in shape because the hardest part was walking the first time. I 100% believe I divine intervention and I think I was supposed to be in great shape to ready myself for this activity. My arms and legs are making up for my abs and I'm once again in awe of my body. 

Stella 
To make Stella feel special we had a birthday party for Mitch in the hospital and Mitch brought Stella a gift (a Minnie Mouse look and find book and a Minnie dress up set). We also had a cupcake cake. Stella was thrilled. (Mission accomplished!!)
Grandparents
What would I do without my parents and my inlaws. I am truly blessed to have so much support and love not only for Darren and me but especially for our babies. Seeing the grandparents with our second child was just as thrilling as when they met Stella. 

One Week
I feel so blessed that Mitch has been such a good eater! At this point Stella and I were still struggling to figure out the nursing thing. He has gained his birth weight back and I'm guessing maybe another ounce. Grow Mitch grow! We are still in newborn clothes and ended up going to Target yesterday to pick up a few more onesies. I forgot how my kids live in onesies when they are first born. It's so easy for changing diapers and  changing outfits when someone pees on their back. (A boy thing that I never had with Stella). 

My kids look nothing alike! Lol! Stella is all Darren and Mitch is all me. 


Baptized
Yesterday I was baptized by Mitch for the first time. Just my hand but wow he's got good range! 😜

All in all we are doing it and I'm cautiously optimistic about our 4 pack. 

Stella is so in love with her brother. She asked to hold him yesterday and she kept saying "he's softly" and "look at his tiny ears". 
Darren and I have been tag team parenting. I can't pick up anything heavier than Mitch so he's had Stella. Last night I realized he's literally only held Mitch a handful of times! What?!? So I had him hold his son and every time he spoke Mitch tried to turn around and look at him. I have a feeling these two are going to be close. My heart is so full. 


Comments

  1. noniMarch 9, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    He is precious.. So glad to see you are blogging again. :) The birthday party for Mitch was a great idea.

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  2. hughesfamilyMarch 10, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Yay for blogging!

    Well, yay for Mitch! haha. But, his fans really love this post!

    He is so cute! Adorable. And, I love the Stella/Mitch pics- He is so softly. She is too much!

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