Catching Up

Wow, not posted anything for ages!! Whats been happening?? Well Louis is getting bigger, Harrison is back at school and Arabella is still in nappies (Boo!!). Christmas came and went and our oven decided to pack up on Christmas day. Not good!! But we are now getting a new kitchen which is good. Unfortunately we can't afford to get someone in to fit it so your truly is going to give it a go!! I will make sure I keep the blog updated with a photo journal of progress!! I have a week booked off work but it might not be enough!!

Nice soundtrack!!

Just checked out the trailer for the new Project Gotham Racing game for the Xbox 360. Games looks wicked (see video) but the soundtrack is awesome!! Its a remix of Shadow by the Prodigy. You can download it here (aren't I good to you!!).

Fatboy Slimmin It!!

Little Louis is now 5 weeks old and has been very busy piling on the pounds!! He's managed to suckle himself from a scrawny 7lb 9oz up to a nappy bursting 9lb 13oz!! That's my boy!! He is still an absolute diamond, sleeping well and generally being very content. He has also now started smiling and laughing, especially at his brother and sister.

Both H and Arabella are so sweet around their little brother, Arabella especially is determined to let us know whenever she sees him awake "Mummy, Daddy, baby Louis wakey!!". Adorable!!

Fairy Tiptoe

This is a snap of Bellas new alter-ego - Fairy Tiptoe!!

1 week on

So Little Louis (as he seems to be constantly referred to) is now into his second week of being alive and I must say he's settling into it beautifully. Although he came out crying his head off he has been pretty peaceful since then and is an absolute diamond at night time, hardly making a fuss and not waking anyone up (apart from V who is feeding every couple of hours). Its amazing having a new baby around and I am really proud of Team Barr and the way we have all adjusted to the new man in all our lives. Harrison has been, as Harrison tends to be, an absolute super star, very loving and caring and affectionate towards Louis. Being nearly 6 has given him an advantage and he is coping brilliantly. Bella is a little more difficult to gauge, she loves Louis and wants to hold him and cuddle him but in her less happy moments, in the mornings or if she wakes up in the night, she wants V and I think she slightly resents not getting her mummy to herself, especially during feeding time. On the whole though she is doing well and we are proud of the way she is coping.

Babies are just so adorable, you get stopped in the street so random strangers can have a look and a coo at him! Getting him changed and dressed was a challenge at first, we're used to Bella who can help (when the mood takes her) and who feels a bit more substantial, Louis feels like he might snap!!

It's a BOY!!

Finally, six days late, little baby Louis has made an appearance and what a handsome little fella he is to!! Labour started at 11.30pm on the 12th and after 4 hours of breathing, panting, sweating and pushing (V was quite busy doing something as well) he was born at 3.30am. Home births are definitely the way to go, after the birth, the rest of the messing about and the tidying up you are left alone in your own house, in your own bed and no hospitals. I'd recommend it to anyone.

Louis has had a good first day, after an initial 2 hour continuous cry when he was first born he has settled down and had a quiet day, sleeping a lot and feeding regularly. He's been opening his eyes from time to time but it seems to overwhelm him and makes him cry!! I know how he feels!! He seems to look more like H looked as a new born with perfect little lips and a tiny button nose, he's also got slightly odd ears, they are almost flat against his head and look like a rugby players!!

V and I are both knackered now, we've both been awake now for pretty much 36 hours so we're looking forward to hitting the hay tonight. We just hope that Louis is kind to us and sleeps through until morning.

5 a side goal (for Rob!!)

For those who work for facist dictators here is the best 5-a-side goal ever, again.....