Often for Halloween we give you easy ideas for quick dinners or fun sweets to entertain tired out trick-or-treaters, but honestly I haven’t really been thinking about any recipe ideas lately because I have the best friends and neighbors ever, and I’ve had hot home-cooked meals delivered to my door nearly daily since I’ve been home from the hospital. I can’t even tell you how grateful I am for that. If you ever have a chance to take a meal to a new Mom, do it. It’s been a while since I’ve had a baby and I forgot how much that helps when you’re trying to manage everything and recover from giving birth.
So instead of a recipe today, when I figure everyone is busy with Halloween festivities anyway, I thought I’d give a little update since so many of you have reached out via social media and offered your well wishes and inquired as to how I was doing (thank you!)
Last Monday my husband and I welcomed our 4th kiddo into the world.
It’s also our 4th boy, and my 4th c-section.
He weighed 8lbs 8oz, we named him Gavin, and I even think he’s adorable when he screams.
My three older boys are all about 2 years apart on the dot. Then we had a 4 1/2 year gap before having little Gavin. So it’s been a different experience this time around and one of my favorite things is having kids old enough to really be excited about having a new baby around. I shared this picture on Instagram when they were absolutely memorized the first time they all saw him. It was one of those moments as a Mom that just sticks to your heart forever.
I forgot how amazing little tiny people are. Everything about a newborn from their their fuzzy little heads to their tiny little toes make grown adults just sit and stare. Which is exactly what I’ve been doing for 10 days straight.
I’ll try to get cooking again soon, but in the mean time, if my recipes look super lame or super easy, just remember I’m busy snuggling this little guy because they don’t stay little for very long and it’s my last chance to savor it. I plan to spend the next 2 months lounging around my house in yoga pants and over-sized hoodies and after that we’re re-visiting this post for a little Phase 2. If anyone wants to join me- get ready!
Thanks so much for all of the well wishes during my pregnancy and after. We have an awesome community of readers here and we really do love you all! Hope you all have a happy, and safe, Halloween!
Questions & Reviews
Your son is adorable! I also want to be apart of your journey. Please share all of the information with us you can for diet and exercise. Congratulations!!!
Congratulations! He is absolutely adorable as are your other three boys 🙂
After multiple c-sections how did you manage to get such a flat tummy?! I’ve had two c-sections and it seems hopeless…PLEASE SHARE YOUR SECRET!!
WOW! Four boys! Congratulations!
Congrats! He’s beaitufl! My mother in law had four boys before having three girls! Boys are fun 🙂 Enjoy all those baby snuggles, they are my favorite!
^ I can’t even spell my name right….lame!
So cute! Thanks for sharing and congratulations!
Congrats! What a sweetheart! I too, have four boys all c-sections. My oldest is ten and youngest is two! It goes by too fast, so take your time enjoying that sweet baby!
You have a beautiful family. Gorgeous boys, enjoy every minute. Don’t care if your recipes are easy, some times it’s what everyone needs once in a while. Best of luck and enjoy.
He is absolutely so cuddly. Squeeze material for sure.
Oh, he’s beautiful! Congratulations and you take it easy and enjoy babyhood. We have plenty of recipes to keep us busy!
I agree with you! Spend a full 2 months in your yoga pants or PJ’s. These little babies grow up way too fast!
One of my favorite pictures is of my son screaming his guts out when we tried to do a photo shoot at two weeks old. I got the picture blown up and framed it. My hubby thought I had gone completely batty, but I loved it. I still have it hanging on my wall and my son is now 6 1/2!
I see Jacob all the time at Gold’s Gym. I would love to join you for a little weight loss competition when you are ready.
Congrats! Gavin is perfect!
Awesome- I’ll see you there after the holidays when I’m cleared to lift heavy stuff!
Congratulations! You have a beautiful family! Wishing you a speedy recovery =)
What a handsome little guy–congrats. I had a 4.5 year gap after three kiddos and then had two more little ones (all c-sections). We now say we have the bigs and the littles and it is so much fun! Enjoy your snuggle time:)
Oh my, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more perfect baby. And his brothers looking on is priceless. Congratulations to you and your family. Enjoy”
Hooray! Congrats on sweet little Gavin. The picture of all your boys together at last is priceless!
So adorable! All of them. Enjoy and welcome to my “mom of four boys” club. You’ll love it. Congrats!
Sarah his little face just makes me MELT! And they crying picture is just so beautiful. He’s amazing. Congrats to your family – I even prefer these posts to any recipe you could offer. Now I will need to search the archives though so I can make something yummy for my own family.
So adorable! I have 4 boys and had 4 c-sections. Good luck with your recovery! Enjoy every minute of the cuddling! My baby is 18 months old now and I miss those newborn cuddles.
He is gorgeous! Well done Mom! I too have 4 boys (and 1 is a Gavin :). I have 2 girls too, and all of my children were also born by C-section (but only 5 as I have twins at the beginning). Anyway, keep enjoying your newest little one and recovering. That is the most important and the time does go so quick (my youngest babe is 5 months now and the time has flown!). Best wishes to all of your family!
Hi Sara and Kate,
Loved reading your story – sometimes two people are just meant to travel together.
I started my own business with a friend 14 years ago and I’ve just stood all morning making biscuits in the shape of hands. (to match our logo) I googled to find icing that would work for me. Thank you your’s looks great!
Please could you tell me whether you have ever baked biscuits, iced them and then frozen them iced?
I’m making 300 biscuits to say thank you to various people at the end of the year.
Loved the comment from Kim that you can make the icing ahead of time and keep it in the fridge….just what I was looking for.
All the best
Janet
Love this. What a sweet baby! I’m expecting babyn2 ( due on 5th bday of my 1st) and we are beyond excited!!!!
Sara, so happy for you and your new little addition. What an absolute doll! I love little babies. Congratulations and no worries about your recipes for a little while. I have “morning sickness” anyway so haven’t been cooking much. Just waiting to hear about your cute little guy. Enjoy and thanks for all you do!
Congrats! He is perfect!
Congratulations on the birth of your newest little guy! Gavin is beautiful!!