Our Son

Rex entered the world on Friday, June 20th at 5:49 p.m. He weighs 8 pounds and 15 ounces and is 21.5 inches long. He is totally healthy and the labor went very well. I needed a little help to get things going but once the doctor gave me that pitocin, things went fast. I got the epidural as it turned out and was very glad I did because that thing was a miracle. I dilated the last 4 or 5 cm completely oblivious to what was going on. I couldn't believe it when they told me I was at 10 cm and brought my doctor in and said it was time to push. That part lasted about an hour and a half and I don't know what else to say besides it is just not a lot of fun. I could say more but it just might be a little too much information for the blog. Everything right around the time he was delivered is kind of a blur but the one thing I think I'll always remember is when they put him on me for the first time. I said, "Wow" and it was the most amazed and blown away I have ever felt by anything. The nurses were so wonderful and the rest of the time at the hospital went by quickly. One of the nurses swore to me that he was the favorite on the floor that night and that he doesn't just say that to all the moms. He said he learned a long time ago if there was a baby he didn't really bond with, he just didn't say anything.

We got home yesterday afternoon and it's been a wild ride. Rob's been peed on and spit up on a couple of times already. Rex is a great eater and is a pretty mellow and happy guy. He only cries when something is really wrong like he needs to eat or has a dirty diaper or gas. The sleeping for us is not going well but is what we expected. During the night, I sleep for a while then Rob does and we trade off at feedings. So I'm watching him now and he's been laying on my lap while I have been typing this post which has been challenging. I'll add a few more photos but you can see more on my Flickr page.