The montage includes some pictures from last week before the baby came --just to prove that I actually did feel well enough to do a few things with the kids. The park was while I did some last minute shopping Saturday before I went into the hospital, and then we got out the pool to wash the kids off after I gave them all hair cuts that night. It was a tender mercy that I felt well enough to take care of those seemingly small things before the baby came, and it made me feel immensely more prepared.
We went to the hospital Sunday after church to start the process of getting my body ready to be induced. I felt good about the decision, and with the kidney stone and the upcoming move, I really do think it was the right thing. Richard's parents came to watch the boys, and that was a great help --the boys love their grandparents-- and it was so nice to have it all set up beforehand, and to be able to prepare the boys for what to expect. The picture of Richard and I was the last picture taken by his Dad just before we left for the hospital. Richard came with me, and stayed just long enough for me to get settled, and then went back home to help get the kids to bed. He slept with his phone just in case, but didn't really need to come back until early the next morning,
Monday morning they started me on the pitocin, and while I labored, the kids and their grandparents had a fun morning up in Grand Teton National Park, playing at String Lake and such. It didn't take as long as Ethan's induction, and by the time they woke up from their naps, the baby was here.
So I figured it was about time we introduce our baby: Meet Logan King Samuelson! He was born July 25th at 3:36 p.m. He was 8 lbs, 20.5 in long. He's healthy and strong, eats well, sleeps well, and is overall a wonderfully mellow yet alert and happy baby.
Logan came with just a little bit of complication --the cord was around his neck-- but overall it was a very easy delivery. (The hardest part was that hour of hard labor before I got the epidural.) I won't bore you with details, but if you want to hear the whole story, you can read it here.
The boys and their grandparents came to see Logan a couple hours after he was born and we all ordered room service and had dinner. Did I mention how good the food is at the Jackson hospital? The kids were super excited to see their new little brother, and loved his little hands and feet. Gabe might have been little thrown off, but not really. He just didn't want to kiss the new baby, although he assures me that he loves him whenever I ask. They were especially excited to wear their new big brother shirts and bring him balloons for his birthday. After they all went home and I got moved to a different room, my younger sister came for a visit. He was awake and alert, andI hope she gives me some of the pictures she took (hint hint). Although it had been a long day, I felt great.
The next day was supposed to be the day they took out the kidney stone and stent (I was hoping I wouldn't have to wait, but it all turned out for the best). Turns out, --miracle of miracles-- I passed it right after the baby was born without even knowing! Richard's parents came again, but by themselves this time while Richard watched the kids, and held the baby while I got the stent and stuff taken out.
They went home that night, and Richard got to come and have a "Candlelight dinner" with me that the hospital provides for new parents while our neighbors watched the kids until my mom got there. She drove up from Utah to help out, and let me tell you, she's worth her weight in gold when it comes to helping (including getting up in the night with the baby). She came to the hospital and visited later that night by herself, and then they all came again the next day (Wednesday) to pick me and Logan up from the hospital. I was glad to finally be home, but it had also been nice to have the nurses around to take the baby anytime I needed to rest. I also missed the cheesecake.
My mom stayed that night and the next, and on Friday my Dad flew up as well. Richard went back to work Thursday and Friday, but my parents took the kids out for a hike up Cache Creek canyon, and to the park so I could get some extra rest. It was so nice having them around to help, to keep the kids occupied, to do some shopping, and cooking, and it was especially nice having the dishes consistently clean without having to do them myself. They left Saturday morning and I was a little sad to see them go. I think the kids enjoyed their time with them as well, and will miss the extra attention once we're on our own next week. We'll see how that goes. Wish me luck!
Honestly, I just have to say that I have felt so blessed with how things turned out. I am so grateful for everyone's prayers on my behalf as well as those who sacrificed their time and energy to come and help out. We have felt so much love and support, and even though there were some tough parts that I would rather have not gone through, I feel that though they were inevitable, it all turned out in the best possible way. Thank you all.
After all, there must needs be opposition in all things, and in order to get something so wonderful as our little Logan, I had to go through it all.
Enjoy the montage.
5 comments:
wow, mommy of three now, how are you feeling? Your family is so cute, best of luck of recovery, make sure you get a lot of help with the other boys. Congrats!
Yay! That was awesome! I loved every minute. He's so perfect! He seems older than a newborn, somehow... I loved Gabe saying Logan, and zoom. :) Logan's a lucky kid to have such great big brothers. :)
P.S. Your Widget says Logan should still be in the oven. :)
I just watched this with the kids and they are very excited to meet Logan. Also, they mentioned how big Ethan and Gabe looked...must be the added responsibility of being big brothers.:) Congratulations and best wishes for your stress level to greatly diminish in the next 3 weeks!
:) For some reason your montages always make me want to cry in a happy way. What a beautiful family you have! I can't wait to see you again.
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