I think the third time around really is a charm.  Thomas is growing, happy, healthy, and ready to be one month old this Saturday.  Bert and I are celebrating his one month by going out to dinner (alone) :).  I can say also with your third you are way more laid back.  I don't worry about little things like I did with Ava and some with Alex.  Thomas has slept up to seven hours straight but usually averages 4 or 5.  He sleeps with us and I know that's a big "no no" to a lot of people but I've learned that doing what you think is best and not going by what a book tells you to do usually works best. Thomas has been to a Uof L football game, church, restaurants, and the Zoo.  Even though we take him lots of places I still don't like people touching him and I'm not afraid to say so.  Most of the time I don't have a choice, I have to take him out, my kids have to go to school and practice. 
Recovery for me is MUCH slower this time.  I know I am not the best patient but a month out of surgery I don't understand why it still hurts to do steps and unload the washing machine.  I'm sure things will get better in time.
We are getting very excited for Thomas's Baptism which is October 28th!  Ava reminds me often after the Baptism is her birthday, and she would like a horse birthday party (no shock there.)  Ava has had a horse themed birthday party for her 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and now 5th birthday!  It's going to be busy around here but super fun, planning parties is one of  my favorite things to do. 
Ava is such a great big sister:)