Thank you, everyone! I really appreciate it.
This time around was a great experience. My wife deserved it after a long, rough, pregnancy. She labored for a mere 7 hours - barely needed any of the induction hormones, etc. - and then pushed 4 times during 2 contractions. It took less than 2 minutes. I think my first words when I saw my baby girl in the doctor's hands were, "No way!" I couldn't believe it. Last time, with my son, it was 30 minutes of maximum-effort pushing (and I'm told that's still quick) and then a vacuum assist to his head b/c he got stuck on his way out. She wouldn't tear. This time it was push, push, out. No tear, no vacuum. Quick and simple. She barely cried (the baby), a lot like my son when he was born.
We held her all day yesterday while visitors popped in and out. The delivery was at the very hospital in which my wife works, so it was cool seeing how everyone knew her. Being a nurse practitioner in the NICU, she's frequently on the other floors. Anyway, when we were transferred from our labor and delivery room to postpartum, my wife insisted on walking instead of using the wheel chair. It was quite funny to see 20 different nurses put their hands on their hips and admonish her for not using it. "K's not using her wheelchair! Why am I not surprised!?"
Finally got some sleep last night after being up for over 48 hours, so when my son wakes up, it's back to the hospital. We're going to bring her home tomorrow. It's special because it would have been my late father-in-law's birthday, and of course, it also happens to be Mother's Day. My wife's late dad was born on Mother's Day, my wife was born on Mother's Day, my brother was brought home on Mother's Day, my grandparents were married on Mother's Day, and now my daughter is coming home on Mother's Day.
I'll share more pictures later. She's such a sweet energy. It's not just feminine, it's distinctly gentle - perhaps one of the most gentle, sweet energies I've ever experienced. What I also found amazing is, as she started to fuss or get upset in her bassinet, I'd go over and calmly say, "It's ok, beautiful, Daddy's here." and she'd instantly recognize me, stop fussing, and coo. They really must hear your voice in the womb (I would talk to my wife's belly the entire pregnancy). Hopefully I still think that energy is sweet when she's crying at 3 AM for the next 6 weeks!
Thanks again, everyone, your well wishes mean a lot!
This time around was a great experience. My wife deserved it after a long, rough, pregnancy. She labored for a mere 7 hours - barely needed any of the induction hormones, etc. - and then pushed 4 times during 2 contractions. It took less than 2 minutes. I think my first words when I saw my baby girl in the doctor's hands were, "No way!" I couldn't believe it. Last time, with my son, it was 30 minutes of maximum-effort pushing (and I'm told that's still quick) and then a vacuum assist to his head b/c he got stuck on his way out. She wouldn't tear. This time it was push, push, out. No tear, no vacuum. Quick and simple. She barely cried (the baby), a lot like my son when he was born.
We held her all day yesterday while visitors popped in and out. The delivery was at the very hospital in which my wife works, so it was cool seeing how everyone knew her. Being a nurse practitioner in the NICU, she's frequently on the other floors. Anyway, when we were transferred from our labor and delivery room to postpartum, my wife insisted on walking instead of using the wheel chair. It was quite funny to see 20 different nurses put their hands on their hips and admonish her for not using it. "K's not using her wheelchair! Why am I not surprised!?"
Finally got some sleep last night after being up for over 48 hours, so when my son wakes up, it's back to the hospital. We're going to bring her home tomorrow. It's special because it would have been my late father-in-law's birthday, and of course, it also happens to be Mother's Day. My wife's late dad was born on Mother's Day, my wife was born on Mother's Day, my brother was brought home on Mother's Day, my grandparents were married on Mother's Day, and now my daughter is coming home on Mother's Day.
I'll share more pictures later. She's such a sweet energy. It's not just feminine, it's distinctly gentle - perhaps one of the most gentle, sweet energies I've ever experienced. What I also found amazing is, as she started to fuss or get upset in her bassinet, I'd go over and calmly say, "It's ok, beautiful, Daddy's here." and she'd instantly recognize me, stop fussing, and coo. They really must hear your voice in the womb (I would talk to my wife's belly the entire pregnancy). Hopefully I still think that energy is sweet when she's crying at 3 AM for the next 6 weeks!
Thanks again, everyone, your well wishes mean a lot!
