Bringing Rowan home

Now for the rest of the story...

Although making the decision to have a planned c-section was difficult, I'm so glad that we decided to go that route. As Chris mentioned, Rowan arrived last Wednesday afternoon (2:02 pm was the official time). We checked into the hospital, they prepped me for surgery, and shortly thereafter we had a baby. Compared to Davin's multiple day ordeal, this was a great change.

My care at the hospital was wonderful, but after 48 hours I was ready to go home. Hospitals are not really a place to rest and recover; their job is to keep you alive, which requires a parade of people coming in and out of your room at all hours. In reality, it wasn't that bad (much nicer than my previous hospital stay) but I was ready to be at home with my boys again. I was also ready to eat again. I started fasting for my surgery on Tuesday night and wasn't able to eat again until Thursday at dinner. Chris brought dinner to me, which was a life-saver (literally because I'm not sure that what the hospital brought me for dinner was really food). I'm happy to say that I now enjoy breakfast again (it has been a long nine months without it).

Despite the fact that I'm recovering from surgery, I am having a wonderful time getting to know Rowan. I don't know if Rowan is a good baby, or if I'm just a better mom this time around, but I am having more fun this time and I'm less stressed about things. He is so beautiful and I just marvel at his life and all that it means.

Thank you everyone for your kind congratulations! If you have been feeling Rowan-deprived, check out some new pictures on our photo album (this child doesn't have to worry about not having as many pictures as Davin as we just got a new camera): http://picasaweb.google.com/katiearees/RowanIsaac

Comments

mandy carroll said…

Katie, he is beautiful! And what a beautiful shot! He looks so peaceful! You are going to have so much fun taking pictures of him!

December 5, 2007 at 7:59 AM

camie said…

oh man katie- good work! i remember having some honest conversations about having newborns and i'm glad to hear that it is a little easier the second time around. i pray i have the same experience. beautiful baby boy! and so glad to hear that you are already feeling better (as far as the 9 month run of morning sickness goes).
congrats again!

December 5, 2007 at 11:49 AM

Maile said…

Oh, my gosh! I just looked through your on-line photo album, and this little guy is just gorgeous. He looks much older than a week old. And Davin looks so excited about his brother!

December 5, 2007 at 5:13 PM

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