With two little boys, I am sure there will many adventures ahead for us. I know it is going to be so much fun.
In my mind, I had built this moment up. I would get so emotional thinking about Hudson walking into my hospital room and seeing me in the hospital bed– unable to pick him up. And then he’d see his brother. And they’d be forever friends.
I’m not sure why I thought Hudson would react at all to his brother! The whole first meeting was kind of a non-event. Hudson saw Hayes and was a little shy at first. All of his grandparents were in the room to entertain him, but he was a little overwhelmed with all of the attention.
The next day, TC brought Hudson back up to the hospital and my mom was able to get some great pictures of our little family of four together. Hayes had his eyes open and was so alert.
Hudson basically disassembled a flower arrangement from my in-laws, but he wanted to give all of the flowers to Hayes. It was pretty sweet.
Aside from pretty much sitting on my incision, Hudson did great! He was really sweet and gentle with Hayes and kept kissing him. I explained to him that I have a little “boo boo” and showed it to him and now he just says “ouch” and points to my stomach. It’s going to be so hard not to lift him.
Hayes is doing great. We came home from the hospital on Sunday afternoon and had a good first day at home. He is still spending most of his time sleeping, but he wakes up to eat– and keeps us changing dirty diapers constantly!
We even got him all dressed up to come home in a sweet little Petit Ami gown with trains on it and a matching cap. He wore the same booties home that Hudson wore home from the hospital. I absolutely loved our stay in the hospital and was sad to leave the quiet environment with all of the amazing nurses.
We are settling in nicely at home. My mom is here for a few weeks to help me with Hudson and Hayes as I recover from the c-section. Between my mom and TC, the help is just so great. We all have a nice little system going to make sure that Hudson and Hayes are both getting lots of snuggles and that we’re all feeling great. Our Sunday school class is also bringing meals and that is a huge blessing to us. My dad went home the day after Hayes was born, but we’re trying to convince him to come back soon. And my brother is coming for a visit next week. Hudson is already so excited to see his uncle.
Things are going great, but I promise we have had our share of bumps already. I’ll share more about that later.
Congratulations on Hayes’ arrival! He’s a cutie just like his brother!
Loved the post and all the pictures!! xoxo Aunnie
When my son came to the hospital to meet his baby sister, he took one look at her and then asked my dad if they could go ride the elevator again. Sounds like you guys are doing great!
You have such a beautiful family! I can’t wait to see more pictures of Hudson and Hayes as they grow to be best friends!!
I love seeing more of Hayes!! Both your boys are so darling!!
Congratulations! I’m glad things are going well so far! You have 2 beautiful boys! 🙂
Good morning from Tokyo!
Erin, it makes me so happy to hear that you’ve been blessed with helpful friends and family, healthy, happy boys, and a loving partner. Every change in life comes with it’s highs and lows, but perspective will get you through anything! Congratulations once again.
Warmly,
Elizabeth
Hayes is beautiful! (Can I say that even though he’s a boy?) Your little family is so cute.
Oh Miss Erin, what a little love! The picture of Hudson getting his “presents” (the flowers from the arrangement) ready for his younger brother is too sweet. Hayes sleeping in that last photo is bliss on a computer monitor, you are wonderful to share photos of your new blessing with all of us.
Smiles and hugs to you,
tp
You guys look like you are doing great! Your pictures are precious and Hayes looks so sweet. Enjoy having your mom in town (I’m sure you will!) – that is the best treat! 🙂
oh i love it!
When Harper was born, Nick was the same way…. mostly disinterested in this new person!
Congrats on the new little man! I love his sweet cheeks! I know your boys are going to be best buds!
Congratulations! Hayes looks like such a cutie!!
It’s amazing how excited you can be for a person you’ve never met. All weekend you came to mind and I was so happy to hear how great things were going in your tweets. This must have been the most special Mother’s Day ever and I’m so happy for you. I think he sure looks like his mama!!
congratulations to your family! he’s just lovely!
He is just so sweet! Glad to hear you are all doing well and having a good time getting acquainted.
(also, I think I have that blankie in the bottom photo in green!)
You have such a beautiful family, Erin! I love all of the pictures!
I love that you got to bring Hayes home on Mother’s Day, how special is that? It sounds like it’s all going really well so far, and you look great! Enjoy your boys, they are both absolutely precious!
So adorable! Glad to see you’re all settling in nicely!
He is precious! Congratulations!
Oh Erin, he is so amazing! He has the cutest little button nose! I’m so glad to see these pictures and hear things are going well…Happy Mother’s Day to you as a Mommy of 2! xoxo
What beautiful boys you have! I’m so glad things are going well for you. Take care of yourself- I know the recovery is not easy. You are looking great!
Hayes and Hudson are so adorable 🙂 Hope everything is going well at home!
Congratulations! I’m so glad everyone is healthy and doing well. I also was really worried about not being able to pick up my almost-three-year-old when I had a c-section with my second. What I quickly realized, and you probably have too, is that for the first few weeks of newborn life, there isn’t a lot of standing up for mama anyway. Too busy nursing very frequently, so always in a chair or on a couch, and that makes it really easy to get around the no-lifting thing. Just letting the big brother climb on up while you hold on to help him. . .they still get the cuddles and holding, but without you doing the lifting!
Oh Erin, your boys are both precious! Hudson looks like SUCH a big boy now that I see Hayes so tiny! What a sweet blessing they are. Congratulations to you and TC. And so wonderful that you have your mom to help during this time. Praying you heal quickly and can get back in full swing!
precious pictures!!! SO happy for you guys!! 🙂
Hayes is a beautiful baby 🙂 I have two boys, 26 months apart. I too, built up that first meeting…..it was also a non-event. Mason was completely devastated by his brother’s arrival! Now, at 8 and 10, they get along well for the most part. You will have so much fun with two little boys! Congratulations!
Hayes is adorable! Congratulations on your expanding family!!
Love these pictures! Such precious boys and you look great Mama! xoxox
So lovely! My sister’s oldest, Liam, was the exact same way when he met his little brother Lucas in the hospital for the first time… a total non-event! Barely even paid attention. But those balloons, on the other hand! 😉
Now, of course, he kisses and loves on his brother all the time. It’ll come! Huge hug.
Congratulations! He is such a beautiful baby! I tried to tell you congratulations on Twitter and accidentally unfollowed you instead, oops! I hope all is going well and you are feeling great!
You all look great. I’m sure the adjustment to two boys isn’t easy, but you look like you’re doing awesome. Just enjoy it now, while Hayes is little and can’t move much. I’m sure you’ve got some wild, rough, and wonderful times in your future. 🙂
Such a cute family! Feel better and snuggle those babies! 🙂
What a sweet baby boy! Congratulations to you and your family!
Oh, Erin! Congratulations! Hayes is just beautiful (I love his gown and cap!!) and your family of four is just the sweetest thing! You are going to LOVE watching the two of them together! Can’t wait to meet him!
Hayes is so beautiful! I love all the pictures! 🙂
Congratulations!!
Congratulations ! Hayes is beautiful !! God bless you and your family.
He is precious!
You have such a beautiful family! Congratulations on the birth of Hayes. He’s so handsome! I’ll be praying for you as you get through transitioning to having two children. Enjoy that new baby smell and sweet little Hudson too.
So glad that I’m not the only one who was surprised.. and maybe a little disappointed… by the non-event that siblings meeting can be. But take that as a blessing that he’s not all in Hayes’ space and stuff, ya know? Honestly, not caring so much at this age is sooo much better than being jealous or wanting to touch and grab all the time.
I hope you heal quickly and get some rest! Congrats! He’s a cutie!!!
Erin, oh my. Hayes is absolutely beautiful! And Hudson looks so precious!!! What a sweet family you have! I love you all. I can’t wait to meet Hayes!
I am so happy for you. You have a beautiful family! Both Hudson and Hayes are absolutely darling, and you are precious as always.
You have a beautiful family 🙂 Love the pictures of Hudson meeting Hayes! So sweet!
so sweet! congrats BEB. i hope the transition is still going well with your sweet boys!
Thinking about all of you! Love these pictures 🙂 Both boys are just precious! Much Love xoxo
Awe Hayes is such a cutie and ::gasp:: makes me miss the newborn stage! Enjoy your boys! xo.
Aww love the pics! What a cutie…or should I say what cuties!! Enjoy this time that just goes by way.too.fast.
I love all the pictures! Your family is just so sweet!
You look awesome Erin! Can’t wait to give you a hug and tell you Congrats face to face!
Congratulations on Hayes’s arrival. Your boys look too cute together! How special.
Hope you are feeling well.
And of course I love Hayes’s little gown and coming home outfit!
These pictures are SO sweet – I’m so happy for you and your family. Thanks for sharing some of this special time with us on your blog :o)
What an adorable, precious baby boy! Congratulations on the newest addition to your sweet family. Praying you make a speedy recovery! God’s best blessings to you all.
OH THEY ARE SO SWEET! I LOVE these pictures! It makes me want another baby…. I don’t know if that’s good or bad…. 😉
I log on everyday to see if there are new pics of your sweet little boys! You are so blessed, and I am so happy for you! Congrats! Beverly
Oh, your boys are so precious!!! I just love their names!!! (I’m trying to convince my husband on Hayes for whenever we have another one 😉
I follow you on Twitter, but it’s so great to see the pictures! Congratulations!
Kelly
So sweet! And that photo of your mom with her head down looks JUST LIKE YOU!
Congratulations!
Oh my goodness!! Erin– he’s an absolute doll.