Someday when I get the time and motivation, I'll change the name of my blog. Because it's not just Declan anymore. Wyatt made his debut on December 10 at 3:03 am. And so far, knock on wood, he's a truly sweet baby. Rich has been home from work with us, so we're in that new family bubble, but so far, so good.
My last days of pregnancy were spent worrying about Declan: how he'd handle sharing me, sadness over sharing our special bond, and hoping he'd like having a brother. The result? A million Christmas presents. Like I had to ensure his Christmas was abundant because I knew he'd be going through a lot. And, like most big present times, half of them were thrown to the wayside immediately. The only glory going to anything to do with Thomas the train. Thomas has single handedly eased the transition and playing trains with Declan has been an easy way to connect with him one on one. And, really, Declan's doing great.
The other day, Wyatt was crying and Declan ran out of the room. Thinking he was upset, Rich ran after him prepared to console, but Dec quickly informed him that he was on his way upstairs to get Baby Wyatt a stuffed animal because he was upset. Cue parental pride and hearts melting. Yep, I think we're going to be okay.
Another thing that consumed me the days before Wyatt was born was how I'd bond with another child. My attachment to Declan is so deep and we've been a team for so long, I just didn't know how another child would affect that. And I didn't know how I would have enough love for both, especially since it was all given away already. But, the first night I spent in the hospital, the nurses undressed Wyatt so he would wake up to nurse, and I fell in love with him. That's really the only way I can explain it. Not so say there isn't a struggle to make sure I have enough time, attention, and cuddles for both boys, but there's no problem with my supply of love.
Another thing consuming our time is analyzing Wyatt's face to see how much or how little he looks like Declan. I think Rich and I were convinced that we knew how our DNA combined, and seeing this new face is just as intriguing as the first. So, I took a picture of Wyatt yesterday. He'll be one month old on January 10th. Along with it I have a picture of Declan seven days before his one month birthday. I can see it. Yep, definitely brothers.
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