Hi Everyone...
It's been awhile since I posted here (what else is new??) but thought I'd share my good news and a Reader's Digest Condensed Version of what's been going on here.
First off, I finally gave birth to our beautiful pride and joy, a 8 pound 14.9 ounce baby boy that I named Christopher Aniren John. He ended up being a bigger boy than I could birth on my own and after a long day and long labour (they broke my water at 10AM Thursday morning and Chris was born at 5:41 Friday morning March 25th) they realized that with every push, Chris would ride back up as he was stuck. We opted for a cesarean and found it was a blessing in disguise as the cord was wrapped around his little neck.
We spent nearly a week in the hospital as he had a weight issue (as big as he was, he dropped a lot more weight than "normal" in the days following his birth) and I was being kept under observation as I lost a lot of blood in the delivery.
Because of his weight we had to keep taking him back for weigh in appointments every 10 days. I'm pleased that in the last week he has boomed and is now at a healthy 9 pounds and is 22" long. He is already fitting into 3 months clothing just from his height. Basketball player in my future?
He seems fine eyesight wise and hearing wise but because I have a hearing issue we are doing some follow up on that. Fingers crossed he has good hearing.
Nothing really prepares you for motherhood that's for sure. He is an excellent eater and sleeper, but find that if I can keep him awake more and entertained during the day, he sleeps longer at night.
He has his parent's red hair.... pictures attached for your viewing pleasure
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