I know I have been horrible about posting but I can honestly say that life right now is not what I expected it to be. Dustin and I welcomed the newest member of our family on September 2nd. Allie Katherine Knuth was born and 3:17pm and weighed in at 7 pounds 8 ounces. It could a lot of coaxing to get her out. Like Julia, I was induced. Except this time it took much longer. In fact, the nurses thought for sure I was going to be a C-section (they didn't share that info with me till the end). Allie was healthy for the most part. The doctor picked up on a heart murmur right away so she had to have an EKG and some other tests ran. She also wasn't gaining weight so we spent the first two weeks going in for weight checks. Good news....she has majorally surpassed her birth weight and the doctor no longer hears the murmur. She will have another EKG done in 2 months just to be sure the hole closed up.
It has been a major adjustment having a newborn AND a toddler in the house. I try and give Jules as much attention as she got before but that just isn't possible. There are days when I truly think she is crazy but I have to remind myself she isn't even 2 yet! She loves her sister and always wants to help. She still doesn't get the idea that "sister" is fragile and she can't lay on her but we will get there.
Since Jules needs constant stimulation, we are out and about all the time. Allie has already had her first zoo trip, Apple festival, orchard picking, pumpkin patch, and trip up North experience. She really is an easy baby - maybe easier than Julia was (knock on wood). She transitioned to her crib easy and doesn't need to be swaddled anymore. I go back to work next week so we will see how that transition and routine work.
Even though life is super stressful, I love every minute of it. Julia tells us she loves us all the time and loves to give Allie kisses. As crazy as she can be, she is such a love bug. Makes me sad to go back to work so soon. As soon as I have some free time, I will get some new pictures up. This weekend is supposed to be nice so I will get the girls outside and get some new ones. Hope everything is great with everyone!!
