Scheduled c-section or not, it still turned out to be an interesting birth. With DS1 I was wisked away in a flurry for an emergency c-section and I had no idea what was coming or any ability to think of anything else, but the fea rof the unknown. This time however, it was planned and what a difference that made. I was so aware of everything going on around me this time, the doctor as well as the nurses were wonderful about explaining every detail and checking in with me. I was also shocked by how much more at ease I was. A c-section was not what I would have chosen given other circumstances, but in the end I am healthy and I have a live, beautiful healthy baby. To me....that's all that will ever matter
So far, he is doing well...seems more interested than DS1 was to begin with in breastfeeding. However, I have to still do a lot of convincing that he would rather eat than sleep. I was so worried before he was born that I would have a hard time loving him as much as my other son. It's amazing how as soon as I saw him....I was in over my head in love with him. I truly feel like now our family is complete and I look forward to all the memories and great times ahead!
As a side note: I was really sad to have someone come and tell me today that DS1 won't be able to come and visit as of tomorrow due to the H1N1. Apparently, city wide there is a ban on children under 16 visiting. I started crying as soon as I heard. I miss DS1 as it is and now this just makes it so much harder. I just have to tell myself that it's only three more days and he is in good hands with his grandma and his daddy at night.
So here's a picture and stats....
8lbs 11oz and 20 3/4 inches (everyone thought he was going to be bigger because of how big I looked......guess it was just my fat
)
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...L/DSC01936.jpg
So far, he is doing well...seems more interested than DS1 was to begin with in breastfeeding. However, I have to still do a lot of convincing that he would rather eat than sleep. I was so worried before he was born that I would have a hard time loving him as much as my other son. It's amazing how as soon as I saw him....I was in over my head in love with him. I truly feel like now our family is complete and I look forward to all the memories and great times ahead!As a side note: I was really sad to have someone come and tell me today that DS1 won't be able to come and visit as of tomorrow due to the H1N1. Apparently, city wide there is a ban on children under 16 visiting. I started crying as soon as I heard. I miss DS1 as it is and now this just makes it so much harder. I just have to tell myself that it's only three more days and he is in good hands with his grandma and his daddy at night.
So here's a picture and stats....
8lbs 11oz and 20 3/4 inches (everyone thought he was going to be bigger because of how big I looked......guess it was just my fat
)http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...L/DSC01936.jpg
Welcome Ben!!! He's simply adorable - & I love his little hat 
Congratulations! 
