tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post7291892419256345764..comments2014-09-19T13:47:11.273-04:00Comments on Josie and The Baby: Where Do I Begin?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-20163604769754718022010-07-15T02:41:37.493-04:002010-07-15T02:41:37.493-04:00Congratulations Josie :)Congratulations Josie :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-75457064337252552992010-06-08T15:24:12.858-04:002010-06-08T15:24:12.858-04:00He is very very very very cute. You are blessed to...He is very very very very cute. You are blessed to have a beautiful son, Evan<br />Lots of love. God bless through your journey to come!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-82875278136813003392010-06-01T19:49:03.422-04:002010-06-01T19:49:03.422-04:00Hi Josie, thank you for sharing your journey with ...Hi Josie, thank you for sharing your journey with us. I am expecting in August and loved reading your blog, I can see myself having the same feelings and worries as you. Knowing you got through it gives me all the more motivation!!!! Congrats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-66277862833716050722010-05-29T10:16:49.747-04:002010-05-29T10:16:49.747-04:00Congrats sweetie, I cried too. Evan is beautiful a...Congrats sweetie, I cried too. Evan is beautiful and I love all the pics you posted.<br />I wish you and John all the best. Thanks for sharing this part of your life with us.Simone aka Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463848710514632227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-88349549051400567212010-05-28T19:34:02.702-04:002010-05-28T19:34:02.702-04:00congrats to both of you! He is gorgeous! you sound...congrats to both of you! He is gorgeous! you sound very proud and in heaven right now. enjoy every moment as they will past very quickly! trust me baby boys are 7 & 2. seems like yesterday!<br /><br />Be advised that the emotions will be all over the place for a few weeks and all will settle down soon. Evan will start his own routine around 4 to 5 weeks and it will get easier but stinkier. lol<br />Good luck & congrats to both of you and keep us posted.<br />Chris<br />& her boysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-67433279489329571842010-05-28T11:13:42.533-04:002010-05-28T11:13:42.533-04:00Well....that brought tears to my eyes, how amazing...Well....that brought tears to my eyes, how amazing. You two sure did make a beautiful baby boy, what a perfect name...Evan!! Congrats and all the best.<br />PS. Josie, you look fantatsic!!! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-82862367475724750162010-05-28T09:47:03.123-04:002010-05-28T09:47:03.123-04:00Welcome Evan,
You are a miracle of life that has ...Welcome Evan, <br />You are a miracle of life that has brought a new sense of tenderness and love to your new family. <br />Congratulations Mommy Josie and Daddy John,<br />the road ahead will be filled with so many surprises, treasure them all. <br />Enjoy the good days and be patient with the bad days and believe me, there will be days that are not so pleasant. Please remember, family and friends are always there to help, so don't be shy to ask for it when in need, that's what they are there for.<br /><br />Once again, congratulations to you both and you have a beautiful son [looks like mom] with a head of hair that makes most men and women envious.<br /><br />God Bless<br />Maria xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-81020317756063978022010-05-27T22:38:26.087-04:002010-05-27T22:38:26.087-04:00Beautiful, so glad it all went well!
Cant wait to...Beautiful, so glad it all went well! <br />Cant wait to see you all soon!!Kyle Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-69800122270263340022010-05-27T13:18:04.109-04:002010-05-27T13:18:04.109-04:00Congratulations Josie! Your baby is ADORABLE! I ha...Congratulations Josie! Your baby is ADORABLE! I had tears in my eyes reading your experience at the hospital... my daughter just turned 1 last week and this reminded me of a year ago when i was the one at the hospital stressing over finding a name for my baby (which i didnt know was going to be a girl at the time)!Tanianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-42129601179675586232010-05-27T09:40:39.968-04:002010-05-27T09:40:39.968-04:00Sigh - the tears started after reading the first s...Sigh - the tears started after reading the first sentence! Welcome aboard the mommy wagon; I hope you have a wonderful ride...it can get really bumpy, but it's journey you'll never forget. I have a 3 year old and a 5 month old and would never go back. From my experience, the first 2 weeks are the hardest, then after 6 weeks it get a little better, and then after the 3 month mark the routine settles in and it gets absolutely amazing. In the moment it can be really hard, but it will pass and tomorrow will come. But, as someone else mentioned, enjoy every single breath and every moment because it goes by quickly. Take the time to watch him sleep and breath, feel his warmth and let him gaze into your eyes - the most precious moments. If only all of this could be bottled up. Take care and keep well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-88039143851492827212010-05-27T08:59:29.747-04:002010-05-27T08:59:29.747-04:00CONGRATULATIONS! Evan is beautiful, and the name i...CONGRATULATIONS! Evan is beautiful, and the name is perfect. <br />I totally understand abotu the connection between you and your baby. I felt the same when my daughter was born. You love them more than anything, but it is just different that what you imagined.<br />And the nursing gets easier and more enjoyable everytime to do it. I went to see a "lactation consultant" to help with positions and latching (more for my comfort) and it was amazing. It was so wonderful to share those moments of breastfeeding with my child. I highly reccommend it! <br />I have throughly enjoyed reading your blog and appreciate your honesty throughout your journey. Thank you for sharing your private and intimate moments with the city. <br />Enjoy your new family :) <br />**Poop story very funny!**Mary Vnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-42867506411281893892010-05-27T07:55:26.107-04:002010-05-27T07:55:26.107-04:00Congras Josie .... your little boy is beautiful W...Congras Josie .... your little boy is beautiful What a head of hair,. My daughter born last month also has a lot of hair! I can definately relate to the poop.... happened to me yesterday in the car travelling home from northern ontario.... but I wasn't lucky like you to be able to change at home... I was in the car! I had a change of clothes for her, but not for me!<br /><br />As for the c-section. I had one of those too. By two weeks you will up asnd running pretty good. Let everyone else do the housework for a little longer if you can. You don't want to pull anything. In fact I just pulled a major muscle the otherday and it really put me out... so don't over do it no matter how good you feel. Ease into it.<br /><br />The toughest part for me other than the recovery was the breastfeeding. I cried, she cried, I hurt SO much I thought I would give up. I saw nurses, specialists! Friends were telling me to keep trying... and I did and it is finally paying off. It is almost 5 weeks now and it finally doesn't hurt. The nurses in the hospital told me she was latched on right, but she wasn't... the two of us eventually figured it out and I'm finally on the mend. I sincerely hope that you have no trouble with it. We wish you all the best, Evan is BEAUTIFUL! Congrats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-36919466837606572302010-05-26T15:45:27.561-04:002010-05-26T15:45:27.561-04:00Congrats Josie he's very cuteCongrats Josie he's very cuteMeganhttp://www.atte.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-85890149193020845172010-05-26T13:48:29.783-04:002010-05-26T13:48:29.783-04:00Congratulations...he is absolutely beautiful. Enjo...Congratulations...he is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy because they grow up sooo fast!<br /><br />Mary-AnneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-39274953955996102122010-05-26T11:25:53.283-04:002010-05-26T11:25:53.283-04:00Having experienced the miracle of kids ourselves o...Having experienced the miracle of kids ourselves over 20 years ago, I see very familiar emotions in your comments, and am excited for the future of you and your new family. It's a wonderful journey and truly is the answer to the age old question of why we are all here.<br /><br />As a now 49 year old guy, with two grown wonderful children, I would like to impart some advice to you that and I wish I learned when my kids were little. Embrace every moment with joy and appreciation for what is. Live in the "now" with Evan. I remember always wishing for the next stage to come, weather it be talking, walking, sleeping through the night, school etc. I wasted energy wishing and anxious for the next stage to come, to the point where I think I lost focus in the moment and missed out. In hindsight, I would not hav done this, instead opting to love and relish in every moment spent at these incredible stages of development, because before too long (and trust me it goes by so quickly), they're grown up. Those quiet moments in the middle of the night, alone with your new child, feeding and bonding, are beyond miraculous and truly special. Enjoy. And again, congratulations. Thanks for sharing your journey.Vee Robillardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-78724595174859503132010-05-26T08:45:32.941-04:002010-05-26T08:45:32.941-04:00Congrats Josie! I've been listening to you for...Congrats Josie! I've been listening to you for years and am so happy to read your story.<br /><br />Cheers! He's a beautiful little boy.Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866502742081896301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-85825169733662585412010-05-26T07:41:05.873-04:002010-05-26T07:41:05.873-04:00What an amazing birth story! Congrats to you and ...What an amazing birth story! Congrats to you and your whole family!! Thank you for keeping us all in the loop and sharing your beautiful pictures.<br /><br />On another note, your little man shares a birthday my new little nephews!! My sister in law went into preterm labour (6 weeks early), had an emergency c-section and then surprise twin boys at 9:42 pm & 9:43 pm. It's been a pretty exciting week!<br /><br />Glad you are home and falling in love :)<br /><br />PS: I love the name Evan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-29053587285467815182010-05-25T18:19:42.943-04:002010-05-25T18:19:42.943-04:00Congrats Josie!! He is absolutely adorable!
And WO...Congrats Josie!! He is absolutely adorable!<br />And WOW, is he ever a perfect 50/50 of you and John - at least that's what I see from these pictures anyway.<br />Enjoy every second with your new son and as others have said thank you so very much for sharing your story from beginning to end with the world....I'm just that much less scared and that much more educated for when the day comes for my fiance and I to take on this journey :)<br />All the best!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-31576650912375996202010-05-25T17:09:18.676-04:002010-05-25T17:09:18.676-04:00Congrats on behalf of all of the Belly Laughers!Congrats on behalf of all of the Belly Laughers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-54440762422015326202010-05-25T16:25:03.214-04:002010-05-25T16:25:03.214-04:00congratulations!
cutie pie OMG!congratulations!<br />cutie pie OMG!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-18178666658555111342010-05-25T15:28:19.147-04:002010-05-25T15:28:19.147-04:00Congrats and all the best to you and your family! ...Congrats and all the best to you and your family! Evan looks a lot like you =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-1633091489987808602010-05-25T14:30:31.821-04:002010-05-25T14:30:31.821-04:00Congrats Josie!Congrats Josie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-425631554578366932010-05-25T14:17:41.254-04:002010-05-25T14:17:41.254-04:00I've been waiting patiently for a new post, bu...I've been waiting patiently for a new post, but figured you'd be far too busy to post so soon...KUDOS! He's so so adorable. What a perfect little boy! Congratulations! I've really enjoyed all the stories so far...I'm due in august for my second (but it seems more like a first since my oldest is almost 9 and i didnt know i was pregnant with him) I love telling my husband about "Josie and the baby". I wish you all the best! Congrats again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-49255705497228068072010-05-25T14:08:55.016-04:002010-05-25T14:08:55.016-04:00Congratulations! He is adorable. I think he look...Congratulations! He is adorable. I think he looks like mommy in some of those pics.<br /><br />I love the name. I read your comment about not connecting with him right away and I felt the same way. My little man was colicky and the breast feeding was not working so it felt like it took a bit to connect with him but when I did, wow, you just become so overwhelmingly in love with them. I used to stare at him for hours....when he was not screaming. :) Thank goodness colic goes away.<br /><br />Congrats again to you both!<br />ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5554888329183936769.post-7527856556221333192010-05-25T12:32:06.800-04:002010-05-25T12:32:06.800-04:00Great job Josie.... being a mom is the best thing ...Great job Josie.... being a mom is the best thing in the world. Evan is a very lucky boy! He is gorgeous.Lindanoreply@blogger.com