Since LBH had a long day of labor, a c-section was scheduled for Con Man. It was a very different experience because I "knew" what to expect but still had some level of uncertainty. We started the day bright and early, arriving at the hospital at 6:30 AM! Our buddy, Brandon, met us there and hung out most of the morning. I was prepped for surgery and Con Man was moving throughout the whole experience, as if to say, "Hey I am not ready to be evicted!"
Our little man arrived at 7:56 AM and it was awesome to hear his cries. Unfortunately, something was off with our new baby boy. He was struggling to gain his color and had a lot of fluid coming out of his mouth and nose. The nurses quickly assessed him and got him all bundled up. They showed him to me briefly, and then he and Nate were off to the nursery for further observation. The pediatrician and a respiratory therapist were brought in because of his rapid breathing and low oxygen levels. Con Man was immediately given an IV to administer antibiotics and fluids then attached to oxygen through his nose. I got to see him shortly before 10 AM and it was scary seeing all the cords attached to Con Man and not being able to hold him immediately. After another hour, he had stabilized enough that the doctor was comfortable allowing me to do kangaroo care with him. It was amazing snuggling with Con Man and watching his oxygen levels reach "100" which was perfect.
Con Man had to remain in the nursery that entire first day but Nate and I could go in there to be with him. We even got to watch his first bath.
Quinn was very excited to meet his brother and kept trying to leave my hospital room to see his brother.
The pediatrician and respiratory therapist concluded that Con Man had transient tachypnea or "wet lungs" which can occur in c-section babies when their mothers don't go into labor. Con Man should have no lingering effects. Honestly after about 8 hours, we didn't notice any difference in Con Man than LBH.
We brought Con Man home on Friday and began life with 2 kids. My Mum stayed with us through the weekend and we had lots of visitors. Nate was off for most of the first month of Con Man's life which was nice because we each took care of one child, particularly throughout the night as LBH still isn't sleeping for long stretches without waking.
LBH loves his little brother and asks often to hold him. LBH also wants Con Man to watch him do everything from running to playing cars. Con Man is a pretty easy baby - he eats, sleeps and poops, pretty much on a 3 hour schedule. He loves to snuggle and doesn't like to be left alone for long.
At 1 week, we had a newborn session with Hannah Quarcini. It was solely focused on Con Man and we loved the shots Hannah got. Here are some of my favorites!
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| Awww baby lips! |
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| By far my favorite because of the colors!! |
It has been an awesome month and I am honored to be the mother of 2 amazing little boys. I am excited for all the adventures to come raising these rascals!!
