I’ve been still thinking a lot about my first baby. I post a lot about my twins and their birth because it was very emotional and traumatic for me, and I want to help other people by sharing our stories. However, I don’t want my oldest to feel as though I don’t think/post about him too.
His pregnancy and birth also sticks in my mind for very different reasons. It was all new for me…my first time becoming pregnant, and my first time being someone’s mother.
His pregnancy and birth was not without complications either. Although they weren’t as extreme as the twins’, I still would like to share it with you.
So, I’ve decided each Friday in July is going to be dedicated to him.
My sweet, chubby baby who has turned into a smart, imaginative 5-year-old in the blink of an eye. We’re halfway through his summer school program, and getting closer and closer to Kindergarten. I simply can’t believe it.
The wonderful thing about a blog is that it is like keeping a journal that you can look back on. I want all three of my children to be represented equally, and I hope you’ll enjoy getting to know my oldest as much as we do.
Mikayla says
July 3, 2015 at 8:13 amHe is so cute even as a chubby baby! I can’t wait for more posts!
Shann says
July 3, 2015 at 8:33 amThank you!
Amanda Marie says
July 3, 2015 at 8:49 amGreat idea! I am the third child of three girls and unfortunately my baby book is not as FULL as my other sisters and it always feels kinda sad to look through it and I understand my parents were busy however it would have been awesome to have a full baby book to look back on! I think it is great that you are doing this for your oldest son! I am sure at times he is overwhelmed and overlooked having twin baby brothers! This will be perfect for him to look back on and see just how much you do love him! So excited to see your upcoming posts! ~Amanda Marie~
Shann says
July 3, 2015 at 2:13 pmThank you so much Amanda!
Cailyn says
July 3, 2015 at 8:50 amAll your children are so cute! There will always be something special about your first, having your middle, and your last. They will understand one day 🙂
Shann says
July 3, 2015 at 2:13 pmThank you Cailyn!
goodenufmommy says
July 3, 2015 at 9:20 amWhat a cutie! There is something just so special about your first. They teach you so many things before you jump into round 2. (Or in your case 2 and 3!)
Shann says
July 3, 2015 at 2:13 pmHa! Ha! Yes! And thank you!
bettynella says
July 3, 2015 at 11:30 amAw he is o cute!! your kids are really cute 🙂 you should be really proud lovely mommy 🙂
Betty
Shann says
July 3, 2015 at 2:11 pmThank you so much Betty!
Danielle Greco says
July 3, 2015 at 11:41 amAdorable! This makes me nervous and excited to have kids!! They sure do grow quick!!
Danielle Greco
http://AccordingtoD.com
Shann says
July 3, 2015 at 2:11 pmThey do! My other babies are already THREE. Can’t believe it.
Chardae says
July 3, 2015 at 11:59 amI love the last pic, it’s like he’s dreaming he’s dancing.
Shann says
July 3, 2015 at 2:10 pmThank you! Love that!
Cynthia @craftoflaughter says
July 3, 2015 at 12:03 pmOMGosh, I was just thinking about the little man this morning! So thrilled to see this post. A beautiful guy
Shann says
July 3, 2015 at 2:10 pmAwe. Thank you so much Cynthia!
Caitlin says
July 3, 2015 at 3:18 pmSuch a cute boy! Great photos
Astrid says
July 3, 2015 at 3:29 pmOh, I love learning about all of your kids! I totally understand it’s easy to get wound up in the trauma of having preemies and forgetting to write about the child you had before them. It’s amazing that you’ve chosen to dedicate a day to your first-born.
Shann says
July 3, 2015 at 4:49 pmThank you Astrid!
Krysten says
July 3, 2015 at 3:37 pmOh my gosh how LITTLE! What a cutie pie. Seriously sometimes I wish kids could just stay tiny little babies, they’re so teeny and chubby. Oh goodness.
Shann says
July 3, 2015 at 10:19 pmThank you! 🙂
Mommy A to Z says
July 3, 2015 at 3:51 pmThose baby pictures are so cute! What a great idea to dedicate a day each week to your big guy! I’m sure one day he’ll enjoy reading it 🙂
Shann says
July 3, 2015 at 4:49 pmThank you so much!
Breanna Gunn says
July 3, 2015 at 6:27 pmAaaaaah! Those sweet baby pics! He looks like such a fun kid! 🙂 I love that you’re dedicating a day to him instead of a baby book!
The Trophy WifeStyle says
July 3, 2015 at 9:22 pmAwwwww what a cutie!!!! Love that you are dedicating Friday’s to him. Super sweet idea :):)
Shann says
July 3, 2015 at 10:16 pmThank you so much! 🙂
foleyrinehart says
July 3, 2015 at 9:48 pmWhat a cute idea!! I am the oldest of 8. So you can imagine how that goes. haha. I’m sure your son will always feel loved, I have many siblings whose birth stories are much more interesting than mine was and I just cherish the fact that they’re alive and healthy. I’ve never felt that my mom cared about them more. But I understand the balancing mommy act as well. I try to post about each of my kids equally too!
Shann says
July 3, 2015 at 10:16 pmThank you for sharing that with me. That really makes me feel better, and I hope my boys feel the same way you do about each other.
mamabyfire says
July 3, 2015 at 9:55 pmWhat a doll! I love the photos!! That last one is almost enough for me to want another!
Shann says
July 3, 2015 at 10:15 pmAwe. Thank you!
Ashlyn {A Mom In Training} says
July 4, 2015 at 5:01 amI love that you’re dedicating each Friday in July to him! What a wonderful idea! I totally agree about the blogging part you mentioned… it’s like an online journal you can return to years later. I keep trying to convince my friends to start their own blogs!
Shann says
July 4, 2015 at 3:30 pmYes! thank you!
Lauren White says
July 4, 2015 at 7:03 amAww, such a cutie! I love all of your pictures! I’m looking forward to learning more about your first baby boy!
Shann says
July 4, 2015 at 3:30 pmThank you Lauren!
Erin @ Love Peace Beauty says
July 4, 2015 at 2:10 pmHe is adorable! What a wonderful way to celebrate him!
Shann says
July 4, 2015 at 3:28 pmThank you!
Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations says
July 4, 2015 at 4:49 pmAww, what a sweet little guy! My son is also 5 and getting ready for kindergarten… how did that happen?!
Shann says
July 4, 2015 at 6:52 pmI know, right? I still can’t believe it. Thanks for stopping by.
Britt says
July 6, 2015 at 10:36 amI absolutely love that last picture with his little smile!
Shann says
July 6, 2015 at 2:14 pmThank you!
almostsexymommy says
July 6, 2015 at 11:30 amHe’s such a cute kid! I know what you mean, with my blog centering on S and ADHD, Aspergers, I sometimes feel like D is getting the short end of the stick, even though I mention her frequently! I look forward to getting to know him better! 🙂
Shann says
July 6, 2015 at 2:14 pmThanks Trish!