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When we learned we were pregnant again, my thoughts went immediately to the big boys. I’ve always worked really hard to make them feel cherished and important. I remind them quite often that I loved them first, before I ever knew I’d have kids of my own. I felt like we’d hit a good rhythm with our crew and was worried that another baby might make them feel annoyed or overwhelmed. After I fussed around with that, I worried about the twins. Would they become super possessive of me and make life miserable for everyone once we welcomed a new baby? Lastly, I wondered how Ames would do. At only seventeen months of age, he never had a chance to protest becoming a big brother. How would he be this time around? How would they all be this time around?

Apparently, I had absolutely nothing to worry about. Hadassah Lee is a celebrity in the Kincaid household. Every single of one of our kids has taken to her like a dream. Lucas offered to stay in the hospital with me, for crying out loud! He & Avery take turns holding her each night before bed, and the little ones ask about her as soon as they wake up. Whoever finishes their meal first usually volunteers to hold her while I eat with both hands, and I’ve even found time to grab some alone time if the big boys offer to snuggle her while they read or play video games. There hasn’t been any resistance or complaining or negativity from anyone.

I know we’ll have our moments as we adjust to life with a new baby, but these early weeks have been so sweet and so easy. I don’t think these kids will ever know how grateful I am for that.

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11 Comments

  • Reply Olivia Grace August 12, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    You’ve raised them right, mama. They know and understand what family is all about: what a blessing!

    • Reply Rachael August 13, 2013 at 10:19 AM

      Just what I needed to read this morning. Thank you!

  • Reply Courtney August 12, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    I can’t even handle the cuteness in these pictures. So stinkin’ adorable.

    • Reply Rachael August 13, 2013 at 10:19 AM

      What’s cute is that the twins each have their own response to Hadassah… these photos capture it, and it’s continued even after their initial meeting!

    • Reply Courtney August 13, 2013 at 12:16 PM

      I can’t tell them apart, but the one of the right looks absolutely smitten. :-)

      I love your heart for your children. You’ve given them the greatest gift by giving them the gift of each other.

      When my mom was really sick earlier this year, and we weren’t sure if she was going to make it, she told me my brother, sister, and I would need to stick together and stick up for each other. We would be each others remaining advocates.

      Your children are blessed to have each other. Just think of all the cousins there will be one day!

  • Reply Jessica August 12, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    these pictures are beautiful! i loved the one last night on your IG account of one of the big boys wearing Hadassah! so beautiful!!

    Jessica
    http://mybeautifulli.blogspot.com/2013/08/an-unforgettable-evening.html

    • Reply Rachael August 13, 2013 at 10:19 AM

      They’re men so they like gear… ;) babywearing is super fun for them!

  • Reply Julie S. August 13, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    What sweet photos!

    • Reply Rachael August 13, 2013 at 10:20 AM

      Thank you! I think our nurse grabbed most of them. Super grateful!

  • Reply brittanysalmon August 15, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Oh my goodness, Shelly Moore referred me to your site. And I’m so glad she did! I have Identical girl twins and LOVE reading other blogs of moms of twins. :)

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