84 Years

Last Friday Johanna Mathilda met my Grandma who she is named after. My Grandma, Mathilda "Mick" is my mom's mom. I have always been extremely close to her and have always wanted to name one of my children after her. Colin wasn't quite going for Mathilda as a first name, but agreed for the middle name. My grandma is thrilled and honored. I am so glad. I can't wait to tell Johanna all about her Great-Grandma as she gets older. My Grandma is 84. Look at the fresh, new skin of Johanna next to my Grandma's worn, wrinkled hands...I love it. They both mean so much to me and I'm glad they were able to spend some time together.

10 Days Old

Family of Five

Just a quick post to say that we're doing well adjusting to life as a family of five! All three kids are doing well. Johanna is sleeping and eating well. Abigail is smothering her (sometimes too much). Henry is just Henry...loves his sisters and loves to do his own thing.

Colin is home for a couple of more days and we are working on adjusting to everything. Tomorrow will include a trip to the doctor for Johanna and the grocery store for me. Actually we'll all go to the doctor and then Colin will drop me off at the grocery store and pick me back up. I'm not supposed to drive for another week so he's the taxi driver right now. Kinda hard for a mom on the go like me!

I'm feeling pretty good. I seem to bounce back fairly quickly from my c-sections so I'm thankful for that. I do have a little soreness and burning in one spot that I'm hoping and praying isn't an infection. I'm ready to get into a routine though...back to school for the older two kids at least!

Thanks for the thoughts, prayers, visits, emails, gifts, offers to bring meals, etc...we have such awesome friends and family!

Next post will include pictures I promise!!

More Pictures

Announcing........Johanna Mathilda Mulder!

Meet the Newest Mulder Baby!

Johanna Mathilda Mulder
7 lbs 7 ozs
20 inches long
8:07 am

This is Rebecca, posting for Bethany. Both Bethany and baby J are doing wonderfully! Johanna seems to be such a sweet, content little one already. She is absolutely beautiful! She just finished her first feeding and is eating like a champ already. She is off for her first bath, so we will be sure to get more pics soon!

Abigail's 26 ABC Verses

Still Around...

I can't believe how long it's been since I've blogged. I had a post ready to go, but it was a little "poor me" so I decided not to post it. :) Right now we're down to 9 days until I get to meet my newest daughter. Nine days until a get to snuggle with a tiny baby again. Nine days until I get to sniff her newborn head, cuddle her in my arms and feel a baby sleeping on my chest again. Nine days until my life changes yet again. Nine days until I am a mom of three (!!!!). Nine days until things will get a little crazy around here. Nine days until my heart will easily expand to love yet another child. I can't wait.