Seeing Paige meet Jocelyn for the first time was an experience I will not soon forget. She was so cute exclaiming to the world that she's a big sister, and instructing her newly born baby sister that we don't spit. (Note: I tried uploading the video of it, but for some reason couldn't...I'll see if my tech savvy hubby can manage that sometime soon!)
My experience at the hospital was absolutely wonderful. I was fortunate enough to have met some wonderful nurses, and was very lucky to have developed a great relationship with them. They were patient with me learning to nurse Jocelyn, they were amazing with Paige, always giving her a "Big Sister" sticker when she came in to visit us, and they were patient with my new bundle of joy, who seemed to love to sleep during the day, and the minute Mommy was ready for bed, would scream to be held and loved. 
I also could not have kept my sanity, or my hormones in check, without my family. I had an AMAZING support system from the get-go. My family was with me every step of the way, and went above and beyond without a second thought. I am so very blessed to have such an amazing (and BIG) family. They were wonderful with keeping Paige involved, and paid her just as much attention as they did her new sister. They let me cry, sob, laugh, and sleep without question or judgement. I had SUCH a hard time starting my breastfeeding journey, and without their love and support, there is not a doubt in my mind that I would have given up and just given Jocelyn formula. I was able to call my step-mom (who I refer to as my mom, she's absolutely everything to me), day or night, and she was here for me without a second's hesitation. She cooked, cleaned and held my hand while I cried thinking I would never be able to nurse my little girl. She celebrated with me when I finally got the hang of it, my milk came in, and our lives became liveable again. I am so lucky to have such an amazing woman by my side.
Being a Mommy of 2 is not at all what I thought it would be. Everyone tells you your second is nothing like your first...which I was looking forward to. Paige was very colicky, and cried all the time. She never let me put her down, and rarely slept. I was hoping for a complete 180 with Jocelyn, but she's so much like her sister. She loves to be held and snuggled, and will rarely sit in her bouncy chair or swing if I walk out of her sightline. Although, Paige is arguably the most well behaved 2 year old I know (most of the time), so hopefully my patience during these early months will once again pay off in the long run.
