Mom Twice Over

I cannot believe it! I thought Lois has given me a load on motherhood already, but no! Every thing's new and unique - with Baby Carlos Alejandro now. It's as if God has tailor-fitted my life story to my try-everything personality, He made no two days alike.

First of all, having a baby boy this time around, spelled a big difference in terms of being protective against dirt and sickness. I'm not as strict anymore. I am confident that Baby 2 is not as fragile as he seems and that keeping germs at bay is impossible with the biggest carrier hovering close by - Ate Lois. Hehe! I've heard somewhere that kids under seven carry the most number of germs/allergens, being über-ly active and adventurous by nature. I've adhered to that view seeing the logic of its reasoning so there goes Baby Carlos Alejandro lying in the big bed, sharing with us-Daddy Paul, Ate Lois and Me, all the dust, dirt and foul smell of a 4-day old, heavily stepped on bedding. I noticed he sneezed one time so I got the linens changed the following day. His crib mattress, though wetted twice remains there, unchanged. I only added an extra sheet of plastic matting so he wouldn't get to wet it some more. His diaper, though quite lumpy already, is not changed until he passes pupu, which is like every time I check it! Honestly, I cannot remember changing Lois' diaper this often when she was this young. But with 2, it's an average of 9-10 diapers a day.

Secondly, delivering a baby through C-section, my OB decided to do a CS while I was 7cm in labor because baby's heart rate has fallen to 69 from the acceptable 80-100+ beats, has put many limitations to me post-delivery. I cannot take a full-bath and take the stairs (read: stuck at home). I should also go easy on lifting stuff, with Baby 2 as my maximum weight threshold. Plus my wound stings every now and then, so I really must take things slow even though I am raring to do a zillion things. I never realized CS was as limiting as this. I missed the freedom of being able to do everything I wished when I've given birth the normal way. But in terms of pain after delivery, C-section is heaven. I don't know if it's all because my anesthesiologist is good or the pain killers given after delivery were powerful or if it is really CS' saving glory, but I felt much stronger and pain-free this time. Plus, I was able to pee and pupu immediately without having a sweat. I remember last time, I had to take a laxative in order to pass pupu.

Baby Big Girl
We are very proud of Lois. She has graciously welcomed Baby 2 and is very attached to him. She kisses and hugs him - but her caressing ways leave me breathless. I fear she would just smack the wits out of Baby 2 over too much TLC.

All in all she's being the caring big, sister that she is. Yesterday I caught her talking to Baby 2. "Mommy!," she says to him pointing at me. Her eyes were full of confidence and gladness, like a satisfied teacher. Oh Baby 2, you're lucky yours is a big sister. ü