In honor of Creighton's Birthday, I wanted to share some memories of the day he was born.
*I remember getting there at a decent hour (not 6 am like Cayden) and we waited around because my doctor had an emergency c-section.. and we didn't get in the OR til after 12.
*I loved having my mom there. She came with us to the hospital and was there waiting with my Mother and Father in law in my room.
*I remember Adam's "haz-mat" suit. He was trying to make me laugh since I was incredibly nervous for my c-section. he made his mask into a duck's beak and i just laughed so hard!
* The difference between this c-section and Cayden's (there are many).. but the main one is that Adam walked in with me for Creighton's.. Cayden's he was escorted in after I was prepped and ready to go.
* So he got to see me get a spinal block and the sheet get put up at the top of my belly.. Which probably was the cause of Adam passing out.
* Before I tell you that memory, I am shocked he got this picture.
Born: June 2, 2010 at 1:20 PM. 8 lbs 13 oz ~ 21 inches
He was born with the biggest head the peds nurses had ever seen.
{good thing it was a c-section then}
* So after Creighton came out, they asked Adam if he wanted to cut the cord. Adam says no thanks and tells my anesthesiologist and the nurses that he feels like he's going to pass out. They asked him to lay on the floor but he says he didn't want to because there was blood. and it was gross (even though it was an OR and those are supposed to be clean. So he rolled his chair back to the wall and passed out for a good 45 seconds to a minute. The anesthesiologist took the oxygen monitor off my finger and put it on Adam. And the nurses got him apple juice and crackers. As I was just laying there getting sown back up. I just kind of laughed. Adam got a shot to help with his nausea which actually made it worse. I can't remember if he had to have help walking to the recovery room or not.
*On the way to the recovery room, I got to hold Creighton. I loved having him so quick after my c-section. with Cayden, they took him after I gave him a kiss and Adam left then too to bathe Cayden (while I got sown up).
*In the recovery room, both of my boys were having troubles. Creighton was having a hard time breathing. Not a fun experience. And Adam had to lay down on the window seat for well over an hour to get over the shot they gave him. We had to stay in the recovery room for a long time because of Adam. Not me. I was just fine. Which was so funny.
* Also in the recovery room, before the breathing problems (which got handled quickly, they took him to the nursery to run tests), Adam's sister Cindy (who was watching John and Cayden for us) came and met Creighton. That's when my mom took John and Cayden for some lunch.
*In my real room, Creighton stayed with us after his tests. He had pretty high blood sugar count. And was testing for jaundice. He got many, many heel pricks. He also had to do the bili lights. It was sad because he was so cold and just wanted to be held. I think it was a total of 8 hours on them.
*When Cayden came to meet his little brother, he was fascinated. But he was also worried about the IV in my hand and why I was in the bed. He was very cute but was also having a blast with Grandma.
* I loved holding Creighton. I already said it but I loved that he was in our room. With Cayden, they took him back at night so I could sleep. With Creighton, I was right there to get him when he woke up.
He probably woke up because of Adam's snoring.
* I remember him just staring at me like "hey you're my momma.. I know you"
*there was also a very vibrant rainbow that showed up later in the day right over the hospital.
My dad captured it with his camera and we now have it hanging up in our front room. What a special day!
Happy Birthday my Tank! you've brought so much happiness to our family. I couldn't imagine our little family without you. You're definitely a momma's boy but I am okay with that. I am the only one who can calm you. you love my hugs and get one at least once an hour. You're growing so quickly! You're also learning a lot. I love seeing you learn from what I've been trying to do with you for your speech! Any day I swear you're going to just start talking to us. I can't wait to hear your little voice! :)
I love you Creighton John Benson! I am so grateful to be your momma!
