And unto us a child is born...but it wasn't easy. Mason Tye Smith was born at 11:58 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 2009. He was 7 pounds 11 ounces and measured 19.5 inches. He has a full head of dark black hair and little blond eyebrows. He has the signature notches in his ears that his father also has, and all of the nurses keep saying that he looks like his dad. He is so adorable, and this is coming from a person that doesn't think babies are all that cute. Maybe I am biased, and maybe he is the cutest baby in the world - you be the judge.
That's the easy part. The hard part is what it took to get him into the world. After the last post things made a turn for the worse, as all of the pushing yielded poor results. Stacey would start to push the little guy out during her contractions, and then he would go right back in. After two hours of pushing Dr. Jew decided to "bail" and Stacey was wheeled to the operating room for a C-section. Stacey was shaking viciously during the surgery and all I could do was try to talk about things that would distract her. She felt much pain during the surgery (which, in my professional estimation, indicates a lack of anesthetic) and she was extremely apprehensive about the entire process. It was very hard to watch because Stacey usually is such a tough warrior, but this process seemed to break her. I looked over the separation between us and the surgery just as Mason was being born and it was an astonishing sight - a purple little body gasping for air as he emerged from his mother's womb. Mason did very well immediately after the delivery and I was able to be with him while the nurses gave him his first bath and measured and weighed him. Words defy the emotions I felt during those first tender moments. He held my gigantic finger in his tiny little hand throughout the process, and he would cry if he had to let go.
This morning we had a scare as his face turned purple as a result of fluid build-up in his lungs. The nurses noted that there was also an air bubble trapped in his lungs, but he is doing great now and the crisis was averted. Below are pictures from Mason's first 12 hours in the world and a short, poorly edited video clip including Dr. Jew, Stacey, and sleeping Mason.
6 comments:
I can't believe all that dark hair- so sweet! He really is cute.
It must be frustrating to have gone through labor and then have a c-section. At least, if you guys do decide to ever have more kids, it will be a much easier process if she plans a c-section.
Does your hospital make the baby stay in your room the whole time? If not, she should send Mason to the nursery tonight so she can get some much needed rest!
He is so so cute!! I want to snuggle right up to his tiny newborn body--what a sweetie. I am so happy he made it here safely--what a precious, beautiful boy. I love his dark hair.
Congratulations you guys! Stacey--you are amazing. Good work getting your baby boy here and handling all that stress and pain and uncertainty. Now get some serious sleep--your body needs to recover and rest, rest, rest. We love all 3 of you!
Isn't it a miracle? He is just adorable and I love that he has a notch in his ear...how fitting! He looks so sweet and cuddly. I hope you are enjoying these moments when he is so fresh and new.
What a rough and long delivery for Stacey. She does need to rest and don't let those nurses scare her or intimidate her anymore! This is a learning process but the thing to remember is that you must have patience through it all or else it can be overwhelming. There is so much to know but how are you supposed to know? Give it time and it will come to you. I wish I could come down and mush that baby and bathe him for you guys and rock him to sleep. It is SCARY the first time but you will get it.
And as for the pain during the c-section, I felt plenty. They kept saying that I would feel some pressure and boy was that the understatement of the year. I thought they were ripping a watermelon out of my belly and it hurt! I was shaking, but I really shook after it was all over. Did they put a warm blanket on her shoulders to help? If she starts to shake again at any point, ask for a warmed blanket because those are wonderful!
He is a beautiful boy! I will be there soon and can't wait to hold him in my arms. Congratulations to you both on your new parenthood. Stacey, sorry it was long and painful and a c-section. You worked so hard, and we re very proud of you. At least you are not pregnant anymore!
And Tye, good job on being patient and supportive with Stacey. It's a big help when things are hurting so much. Isn't the love you feel for Mason amazing? It's all a miracle.
Ditto the girls' advice to Stacey--sleep every moment you can. Send Mason to the nursery for the night so you won't worry and can truly rest. Love to all 3 of you!!!
Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy!!! I saw his picture on Carrie's blog and immediately came over to yours to get the story. It was so fun to be able to hear about his birth through Tye's perspective. Now that he is here I am sure you understand why women are willing to do it more than once. :)
I am so happy for you guys and I hope that Stacey has a quick recovery.
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