Hey all! I don't know what I'll have time to write, I'll do my best. Labor and delivery went very well. This time it was like we thought it was going to be with Corban. I started the Pitocin at 9:30, started having strong contractions right away and got the epidural at 11:30. My water broke at around 1 or 2 I think - this happened naturally, so at least one thing in this whole process did! An hour later the nurse came in to see if I thought I could push yet, I didn't think I could, but when we tried she said this baby was ready to be born! She went and got the doctor and in two more pushes he was here! I am so thankful that it was such an easy delivery - I was able to enjoy everything so much more this time! He was 8 lbs 19 1/2 inches when he was born. I guess he went down to 7 lbs 8 oz in the hospital, but yesterday he was already back up to 7 lbs 13 oz. We go back to weigh him again on Tuesday. He took to breastfeeding right away and that hasn't changed, which has been a huge blessing because I think it's helped him sleep better. So far being at home, he slept well then had a bad night, then did really well again. Hopefully that's not a pattern.
Corban thinks that Caden is absolutely hilarious. It doesn't matter if he's crying or just laying there or what, Corban walks up to him and just starts giggling. He's a little rough with Caden, but he does love to hug and kiss him and play with his toes. The hardest thing right now is that I can't pick Corban up and he just doesn't understand that. He's just completely out of his element right now, but I think once I can play with him a little more like normal and pick him up, he'll start to settle down and get into the swing of things.
My Mom and Dad have been here since Thursday, which has been a huge blessing. They've been taking care of Corban and the house and meals so that pretty much all I've had to concentrate on is my boys. They're leaving Thursday or Friday and then John and Paulette are coming for the weekend. After that we're on our own until Sherry and Kerry come to visit - I guess we'll call that a test run! Well, I think that breakfast is ready for us, so I'm going to go. I'll get some pictures up later.
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Welcome, baby Caden! We love you! Glad you had an easy time. Can't wait to see some more pics!
Congratulations! Take it easy. I can't wait to see more pictures.
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