Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Birth Story and Big Brother

Since I had a c-section with Hayden I a repeat c-section with Dallin. We got here at 5:30am to get my IV going and such. Then at 7:28am I walked myself into the Operating Room, which was FREEZING...it was a very strange feeling to just waltz in there instead of being wheeled in like last time. I got my spinal and was happily numb. I get a little claustrophobic so I just kept my eyes closed until they held Dallin up at 7:50am. Everyone was surprised at his size...my doctor even commented that he thought he would be 10 lbs! Mike got to go with Dallin to be cleaned and weighed then he brought him to me to hold for a minute before I got all closed up.

Not much of a birth story when it's a routine repeat c-section...sorry!

He's doing well now and is a pretty good eater, though he likes his sleep a little more than he likes to eat it seems.

My amazing doctor:
Dr. Leandro Rodriguez

And the very proud big brother:


Grandma Brenda and Nana came to visit today and Hayden was thrilled to pieces again to hold his brother...this time all by himself (aren't boppys wonderful?) He sang him songs when Dallin got fussy and snuck kisses and hugs when he thought nobody was looking. He is going to be a GREAT big brother!

7 comments:

Kendra said...

I'm so glad everything went so smoothly and I hope the same goes for your recovery.

I love that picture of Hayden with his new little brother. He's beaming!

Love you guys!

Sawyers Family said...

Congrats! How funny to know exactly what to expect. It's kind of the same for me with an induction, but there are still some unknowns!
He is a beautiful and Hayden is going to be a great big brother!
Congrats again!

Barbie and Craig said...

Congratulations, Rebecca! he is SO BEAUTIFUL and Hayden just makes the perfect big brother! So glad everything went smoothly for you, and I hope you have an easy-as-they-come recovery.

What a sweet little blessing! Congratulations!! Welcome, little Dallin! XOXOXO

Heidi said...

Wonderful - he is perfect - congrats!!!

Jean McKendrick said...

An uneventful birth story is cool, big brother, even cooler! It's so sweet to see how they bond instantaneously.

Anonymous said...

So happy to hear that your c-section went so smoothly! Hope you are getting some sleep!

Christian and Jennifer said...

Congrats, you guys! We need more pics, though . . . right away. Right now. This moment. NOWWWWW!