The past two weeks since Kina came home have been busy and FUN. It is so nice to have her here with us. She truly brings a special spirit into our home. Everyone seems more reverent, gentle and sweet with her around - maybe because she is so tiny and perfect. She has been adjusting well to the real world. I remember the first day it seemed really weird that I could just hold her and she wasn't connected to any wires and cords. We are slowly getting used to being the parents of 2 kids and I have newfound appreciation for all the moms in my life.
Kalofae - can you tell Wayne was up all night in this picture? Everyones been saying it and it's absolutely true - we definitely have our hands full! Thankfully, we have a lot of help around. My mom has been an absolute lifesaver - running errands, washing dishes, folding laundry or just watching the girls so I can take a nap. I'm so grateful for her. Our families have been wonderful - everyone has been so willing and ready to help in any way - even if its just coming over and keeping me company or taking Malia for a few hours so she can play outside. I don't know what I'd do without them. Thank you family!
Malia has been super. I was so scared after hearing so many horror stories of snubbed 1st children, but Malia has been her usual happy self since Kina came home. She is very gentle with Kina. She likes to pat her head and hold onto her little hand. Now and then she'll point at her eye and get too close that she touches it - she does that with me too, though, so I think it's an eye thing and not a baby thing. She has yet to show any signs of frustration or dislike of the baby - I hope this continues:) Today she even had Kina on her lap while she was eating. Malia is a good big sister.
Isn't she cute? When people ask me what she looks like I tell them to picture Wayne, but tiny and female. lol. She is such a good baby. She really only cries when she is hungry or wet and when she sleeps she sleeps soundly. She is on her own eating schedule now - the doctors call it "ad-lib", which means she can eat as much as she wants when she wants. She's already had one check up with her pediatrician and a follow up with her pediatric surgeon. Both say she is doing great. She has already gained about a pound since coming home and is improving more every day.
We are so happy she's home.
17 comments:
oh my gosh she is SOOOOO beautiful! i can't believe how perfect she is- and how sweet that she is such a good patient baby (i need one of those!). so glad she's home-
She's beautiful Mary, and I'm glad your family is adjusting smoothly!
She is just so beautiful Mary! It's amazing how resilient these tiny babies can be. We are so glad she is healthy and strong and that you're enjoying your first bouts of motherhood with MORE than 'just one'. You're both such wonderful parents and are so blessed with these precious ones.
Much Love from CA!
Hey guys! This is the Kozlowski's, we are so happy that your little girl is healthy and home. Let us know if you need anything!! She is darling by the way :)
Glad you guys are doing well, you guys are such a beautiful family! Thanks for the updates!
u guys are the bombest. brandon & i always talk about having number 2, but i never know if i can handle or not. one day wen i pau hanas then i can focus solely on the bebes, i guess. anyway, sounds like y'all are doing an awesome job. love u!
MARY!!!! I can't believe I found you! I am so happy. This is Julie (from the SHA days). Brock and I have been thinking about you and your family a lot lately. Baby Kina is perfect! I so glad things are well. I would love to invite you to our blog so please send me your email so I can add you brockandjulie@gmail.com
Mary-I love you. You and Wayne have got to be one of the neatest couples I know.
loved all your posts! you're doing good mary (wayne too! lol)
swing by the office friday am for a b/d breakfast for B.
looks like things are coming along! way to go super mama!
Hey thanks for your talks in church on Sunday. I'm so glad you guys are in our ward. We totally have a little present for Kina that has been in the back of my car for a couple of weeks. It is getting all smashed but anyways. She is gorgeous and Malia is as cute as ever, too. I'm not a real professional with photography and I don't even have an actual SLR camera so anyways I totally love to just practice on others but I don't charge anything.
I am glad that KINA is home she is a fighter just like her mama:-)! Answer to your msg about GNO gal I actually did not give out cds..lol.. anyways well let us know if you need any help with the baby luv ya!
What gorgeous girls!!! congradulations!! it was so fun seeing you!!! talk soon!! mandy:D
I am so excited you guys get to have Kina finally home. She is beautiful!!!! Malia looks like such a good big sister!! I really want to get together this week!! Jeff will be hunting all week so i will have to see his schedule. Are you guys going to conference on sunday. I love always finding you guys outside having your picnic. We will be there for the second sunday session. IF you are there that find eachother.
Mary, that's a cute picture of Malia and Kina on the floor. Way to go super mom!
We are SOOOOO happy Kina is home! She is such a doll as is Malia! We love having two girls as I am sure you do as well...they are so sweet and tender and so fun! Kina is beautiful and looks SOOO healthy! We are just so thrilled for your family! xoxo
Your girls are so gorgeous! Kina looks like her Daddy and Malia like you. I'm so happy to hear that Kina's home and doing great! She couldn't have asked for a better Mommy... you're so strong to be going through all of it! You are definitely my hero :)!
That is so wonderful that she is home with you!!! She is so gorgeous. Im sure you just want to hold her all day long now!!
Absolutely Beautiful and Perfect! I love her! She is so blessed to have the bomb parents. We love you guys!
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