That Monday we found out that he was in breech position and scheduled a procedure at the end of the week to try to turn him around. Benji had other plans... On Tuesday night my water broke and we hurried to the hospital. At that point, it was too late to try to turn him so I went straight in for a C-section. After hoping for and working towards a natural delivery for nine months, it was disappointing to be getting a C-section. However, we were so thankful when we heard his first cries and the doctor said, "It's a boy!"
Jonathan helped cut his cord and get his measurements taken while I was in the recovery room. Benji was 7 lbs. 8.6 oz. and 19 inches long. Soon I got to hold him and feed him for the first time. He quickly got the hang of eating and it is still his favorite activity (he takes after his mother there) :) We had an awesome nurse both days at the hospital: our good friend and Benji's New Mexico "grandmother" Mary Ippel! We also appreciated all of the visitors that came to see Benjamin at the hospital.
The doctor did an awesome job with my C-section and I healed quickly. On Thursday evening we took Benji home and began the adventure of caring for a newborn!
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| First bath at home! |
Our parents arrived the next week which has been a big help. Benji is usually a very happy little boy and is growing fast! At his two week appointment, he was already a pound over his birth weight! He enjoys getting a bath, riding in his stroller, and staying awake at night. :) He also seems to enjoy hiking, as he rode with his Daddy all the way to the top of Rehoboth Peak before he was two weeks old!
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| On his first hike |
Welcome, Baby Benjamin! We are so thankful for you!
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