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Alisa. 36. New Hampshire. Married for one year to this wonderful, funny, smart guy. Previously married. Went through in-vitro fertilization to have my four and a half year old magical son Keegan. Stepmother to the charming Isabelle (5). Just had our first child together, a boy, Harper(born June 10). Policy Wonk and dreaded bureaucrat. Lover of fine cuisine, honeybees, truly romantic moments and the underdog.
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Shrimp Etouffee

This spicy Cajun classic is traditionally served over white rice.

4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces)
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Day Four

We are still settling in here at home. Harper had Jeff up most of the first part of the night and me up the rest. I didn't get back into bed until 6am and Keegan and Isabelle were up by 7am. So we're dragging a bit here. Jeff took the kids out on all kinds of errands. They both have colds with coughing so we have to keep them away from the baby. Hopefully they will be over them soon as they love to be near him. My parents came up today because my dad hadn't met the baby yet. Jeff prepared this awesome chicken corn chowder. Honestly I don't know where he finds the energy. I have been trying to stick to my goal of only taking care of myself and the baby in order to recover. But it is difficult because there is so much I would like to do and we are so used to doing things together as a family. I am taking one day at a time. Keegan loves Harper but has been regressing a bit since his arrival. I am guessing this is to be expected. And we are trying to stay patient with him while he adjusts. It is hard for me too as I am used to having all my free time to be with him. I try to tuck him in and participate in story time and give him hugs and attention as best I can right now.

Here is Harper on the day we brought him home. He had a checkup yesterday and is doing well. We go back in next week for a weight check.

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What a little love. Wish Jeff a Happy Father's Day. Rest and heal and enjoy that sweet baby.

Keegan will come around...it is a HUGE change for our first babies when we bring the newbie home. He will adjust just fine...I am sure he is going to be the cutest big bro around!

Shared by Allie at June 15, 2008 11:53 AM

I hear you. It's hard to sit in the house with the baby when Aaron and Charlotte are off doing fun stuff. But, it's temporary and you'll be back out and about before you know it.

Shared by Erin at June 17, 2008 9:39 AM

he is beautiful!

Shared by ann at June 18, 2008 1:54 PM

He is such a handsome little man!

Hang in there. It does get easier. Fae regressed, but she's right back where she's supposed to be now!

Shared by Margie at June 18, 2008 10:07 PM









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