A Great Grandmother with dogs who is fighting breast cancer. This blog is to keep friends and family up on the latest happenings in my life.

Monday, June 18, 2007

June 18, 2007

At the hospital.



There isn't much for the Father-to-be to do at this point in the game.


All the attention goes to the Mother-to-be. Her Sister and Brother comfort her.

These are the strong women of our family. Charlotte labored from Sunday afternoon until Monday afternoon when the Doctor discovered that her progress had started going backwards. The decision was made for a ceaserian section to be done. So at 4:37 p.m. Carson Richard was born.

Coming out of the delivery room he wasn't much awake. At 9 lbs 7 ounces (20 3/4 inches) we began to understand why the ceaserian.



Stop it with the flash bulbs guys.




This normal newborn diaper was too small for Carson. The nurse had to open a package of the next bigger size. Grandma (she says she wants to be called MeMe) is so proud.





After bath and check up it is time for a nice long nap. This labor business is very hard work for everyone.
Charlotte isn't very comfortable but is spending the night with her baby in her room. At the last minute she was put under anesthetic for her operation as the spinal wasn't working well enough. She will have a bit longer stay in the hospital and a bit longer recovery at home. Grandma (MeMe) will be at home with her for several days to help get things started. Aunt Susan and Great Grandma will also be on call.
Sleep well little one.