Lisa Leslie Discusses Son MJ's Early Arrival

How has the adjustment to two little ones been for you?

The adjustment has been hard in the beginning because of the c-section. I have to be really careful because Lauren is so active — she might break my stitches making me laugh or with one of her karate kicks just from being a 2-year-old.

How is Lauren dealing with having a baby around?

Overall, Lauren has been a great help. It’s important to make sure the oldest child is able to bond with the new baby. I had both them in the bed with me at the hospital and Lauren thinks MJ is her baby.

She tells everyone at gymnastics, swimming and dance class that she has a little brother and that she’s a big sister now!

Now as far as I go, I’m not high on her list right now because she knows our routine has changed. But I have been providing her with little surprise gifts and stealing kisses every moment I get. She will come back around … I hope!

The funniest thing she’s said thus far happened when I was changing MJ’s diaper. She said, “Mommy, what shape is MJ’s bottom?” I told her, “His bottom is shaped like a boy and your bottom is shaped like a girl.”

Oh my God, this is only the beginning…

What do your stepdaughters (Mikaela, 15, and Gabrielle, 18) think?

Our big girls are happy to have a little brother … now they want a dog!

You retired from the Sparks last year and now occasionally appear on TV as a sports commentator. What do you enjoy about the days you’re at home with your kids?

I love broadcasting and having a non-traditional job — I can take Lauren to all her weekly activities, be here for MJ and be able to nurse him for the next six to 12 months. What a blessing to have a husband [Michael Lockwood] that takes care of his family and affords me the opportunity to be the best mom I can be!

I’m happy, even if my toenail polish is chipped and my hair is in a ponytail until I go back to work on TV. For now, Mom will take a loss and sacrifice myself for my babies!

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