I thought I would get a couple photos of this sweet baby connor posted…it’s been so nice to bring him home. We are all just so in love with him! I think that Capri has finally realized that connor is a force to be reckoned with. He has a bottle and a blinky just like her, and she is just not sure why everyone is making such a big deal about him! Lol! She is pretty concerned… she wants to touch him, but certainly doesn’t get the concept of “‘soft’… Colton was sitting by me, holding him as he is fast asleep, and colton said ‘I forgot how boring Capri used to be…” totally, the kids love to play with Capri so much cause she can really PLAY! She is so much fuN! …
Connor had a few hours of awake time today- which is exciting! He has been a total power sleeper! He is so sweet… so calm! He doesn’t cry… or at least he hasn’t yet. I am sure he’ll figure it out! but he wakes up in the night, and just kicks his blankets off and kind of makes grunting noises… but no crying! He’s just happy to be here!
Man, so am i!!
I am feeling so much better. I have been totally taking it easy!
I am not a breast feeder… I went through hell with the first 3 kids… did the whole guilt feeling, and was just miserable for the first 2 or so months of their lives… casue I felt like that was expected of me etc… I gave that up with Capri! Went straight to the bottle, and that was the best thing ever for ME! (and for everyone… the big fight is who gets to feed baby!) anyway…so I am bottle feeding Connor, which makes me happy, and makes him happy! And I know just how much he’s eaten and it doesn’t take 2 hours! … since it’s day 3, I am starting having major pain as the milk is thinking it's supposed to come in… so sore! So I have been doing the cabbage routine! It worked like a charm w/ Capri. So they are starting to feel much better! I am sure it will be sore for a few more days!
So for now… I am so sad that my family doesn’t live closer! It will be a couple weeks before we’ll be up in SLC to show him off!
Congratulations, Heidi and family. Your new little one is gorgeous! It was nice to read about you bottle feeding. I'm home on maternity leave with my third child and bottle feeding this time around, too.
I still don't know how you do it with all the kids, the business, etc. and look so great doing it all!
Posted by: Shannon | July 10, 2007 at 05:38 PM
OMG Heidi - he is an absolutely gorgeous baby! Congratulations again and enjoy your new blessing! *HUGS* Alex
Posted by: alexandra hobson | July 10, 2007 at 05:38 PM
He is such a handsome little man!!
Congrats again!
Posted by: Jenny M | July 10, 2007 at 05:43 PM
He is gorgeous! Congrats to the Swapp family once again.
Posted by: Stacey C. | July 10, 2007 at 05:49 PM
Heidi - Conner is absolutely adorable; another gorgeous Swapp baby!! Hey, don't feel guilty about not breast feeding -- no kid ever grew up and was a changed person because they were/were not breast fed!!! I breast fed my kids and it worked for me, but it doesn't work for everyone..whatever you're comfortable with...if the mommy is happy, the baby is happy....they can certainly feel your vibe!! Enjoy! ~Cathy
Posted by: Cathy | July 10, 2007 at 05:49 PM
he is adorable!!! I'm so glad things are going well for you!
Posted by: Mere | July 10, 2007 at 05:54 PM
Oh, he is just too sweet!
Congrats on the new little one.
My girls are 16 months apart so I sorta get what you are going through... yours are a wee bit closer.
Enjoy them all, as I am sure you do!
Take lots of pictures and share them with us, you have such a beautiful family!!
Take care!
Kathryn
Posted by: Kathryn (aka kate) | July 10, 2007 at 06:04 PM
Congrats Heidi! He is amazing and so is his mother!
Posted by: chris | July 10, 2007 at 06:08 PM
Welcome home! Such a beautiful baby boy! Glad to hear you are all doing well. There is such a wonderful feeling of comfort when you get home from the hospital. All is right with the world minus the lack of new baby sleep. But enjoy this too. The Swapp family of 7 is a lucky one!
Best wishes. Looking forward to all of Connor's future blogs!
Posted by: Erika | July 10, 2007 at 06:09 PM
Oh my goodness!! What a cutie he is!! Adorable!
Posted by: Shealynn Benner | July 10, 2007 at 06:11 PM
What an absolute beauty! Just gorgeous! Congrats again :)
Posted by: Michelle | July 10, 2007 at 06:16 PM
He is beautiful! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Lisa Russell | July 10, 2007 at 06:17 PM
Beautiful babe!!
Thanks to you I learned all about the cabbage routine (last Sept at CE)! Lemmie tell you... it worked and I was praising your name!!
Posted by: Aimee | July 10, 2007 at 06:18 PM
What a cutie!
Posted by: stephanie | July 10, 2007 at 06:24 PM
oh my~~
he is gorgeous!!
congratulations....i know you are in love with that sweet baby!!
Posted by: paige | July 10, 2007 at 06:26 PM
oh my~~
he is gorgeous!!
congratulations....i know you are in love with that sweet baby!!
Posted by: paige | July 10, 2007 at 06:26 PM
He is darling!
SO SO SO special.
What a superhero you are :)
Bx
Posted by: Rebecca Geach | July 10, 2007 at 06:29 PM
can you say PERFECT? REally, he's just precious and cuddly! He looks so tiny, congrats again!
Posted by: corey | July 10, 2007 at 06:36 PM
totally sweet baby boy! what a happy family for this little guy to join.
congratulations again!
Posted by: beth l | July 10, 2007 at 06:53 PM
I haven't even read the blog...i immediately scrolled down to see pictures!!! That is the prettiest baby I have ever seen...I am in love!
I will go back and read the blog now!
Lori
Posted by: Lori | July 10, 2007 at 07:00 PM
Beautiful, beautiful!!! Well done you clever thing. :)
Posted by: Tara | July 10, 2007 at 07:01 PM
Oh, baby Connor is so beautiful! And you were definitely right ~ his hair is the darkest of all! I can't believe it! I bet it's so nice to finally have him home (and to FINALLY not be pregnant anymore)!!
Posted by: Nita | July 10, 2007 at 07:02 PM
Oh, what a sweetpea!! And look at that hair! Darling! :o)
Posted by: Holly Child | July 10, 2007 at 07:04 PM
He is handsome. You shouldn't feel guilty about not breastfeeding. I tried with both of my girls initially, was frustrated. I decided to do what's best for us and then I switched to bottle feeding. Both are growing up well and healthy.
Posted by: Dorothy Rhodes | July 10, 2007 at 07:10 PM
congratulations! he is perfect and handsome. so what is with that guilt thing - it is so MEAN! i am glad you found your way :)
Posted by: bethy | July 10, 2007 at 07:11 PM