Ummmmm Yeah Part 2
Hello all, this is "the boy" with a guest blog, coming to you straight from the hospital. My beautiful wife, wendy, is currently recovering from the arrival of our newest family member, "the little one".
Our good friend, Sarah Oliphant, said it would be the most profound love you will ever feel. That's an understatement.
His birth was a long process that ended in a tumultuous flurry of activity. Wendy labored for a good long while until the little one showed signs he was having trouble getting out. She pushed for as long as she could. And even when nothing was left in the tank, lips a pale shade of blue, my resilient girlfriend dug down and pushed even harder. The team was worried. Something was keeping the little one from getting through. The decision was made by our steadfast physician, "Dr. Magnificent", to go ahead with "O.R…….now". The team moved swiftly. I was hurriedly ushered to another room to put on my surgical scrubs. I guess I had no choice in that decision. "Bring a camera," they said urgently as they wheeled her by in a gurney. I was told to sit and wait until summoned. Minutes tick by. I see "Dr. Magnificent's" partner, rush by as she too was being call to duty. "Two doctors?", I say to myself. I start to get nervous. I didn't realize then that two doctors were required for this procedure. Finally, a nurse comes to get me. "Get Ready," she said.
The doors to the O.R. fly open and I see 10 people in scrubs at various stations. I'm told to sit behind the surgical screen, covering my wife's lower half. Her arms are splayed out and she is groggy. "Get your camera out," says the anesthesiologist…."do it now". Everyone is direct when they address you. I can see why. There is so much going on in my head, that I need to be told in the most simplest terms, what to do. The two doctors are giving instructions in a terse, feverish manner. It's lingo I don't understand. I can see them wrestling with something, pulling vigoroulsy to and fro. Wendy's body is slightly jerked back and forth. A nurse across the room sees my wide eyes and describes what is happening.
"Get ready….daddy…." she says. I hear a slight whoosh. "A handsome young gentlemen," Dr. Magnificent says. A nurse comes from behind the screen and shows me this silent, blue, little being. "OH MY GOD!!", I exclaim. It was love at first sight. They quickly take him to a station, where 4 nurses work on him frantically, cleaning and measuring and probing, etc. I hear a cry and they all exclaim favorably. A job well done. He cries a bit more. It's a wonderful sound. I'm trying really hard from crying myself. I look over at Wendy and say, "he's beautiful…." They hand me my son, wrapped in a tight swaddle. "Show mommy," they tell me. I show my wife her newborn and she smiles weakly. She's really groggy at this point. I notice she is having trouble breathing. She starts to hyper-ventilate. "Can't……br….breathe…..cough..cough." The anesthesiologist places an oxygen mask over her.
"Come with me daddy," says a nurse suddenly. "Go with your son." They whisk me and my son out of the O.R. to the nursery. I'm worried about Wendy. I don't want to leave her. But they need me out of the way to do their jobs. As I walk out, I catch a glimpse of the other side of the screen. The blood is bright red.
As we approach the nursery, I see Wendy's step-mom on the other side. She is beaming. I also see the strangers around her beaming. They do more tests and tell me he's a fine young man. Everything is healthy and normal. After a little bit, I'm told I can go see Wendy in the Recovery Room. She is pale and weak, but smiling. I kiss her and tell her about our son. She drifts off to sleep. Our step-mom beckons me to the glass. "They are washing your son." I watch them meticulously and tenderly wash him. It's beautiful. He's so calm. He makes no sound as the nurse shampoos and rinses his dark hair. I can't get enough of this. He's beautiful.
March 27th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
warmest, love filled congrats to you both! he is BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL! can’t wait to hear if either of the names you had waiting in the wings were chosen…
soooo happy for you both! sweet little one, you sure did find a wonderful pair to call yours! big hugs to you wenders! i hope you recover quickly. can’t wait to hear all about him when you’re rested!
you know, he looks like one of your paintings…his eyes.
lots of love,
shanna
March 27th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
wow, what an amazing story!! and congratulations to you both. i hope someday i can meet him!!
March 28th, 2008 at 4:12 am
Sending the warmest of warm congratulations to the three of you. He looks a real sweetie… a real handsome little one.
much love,
g xoxoxo
March 28th, 2008 at 4:15 am
Oh, hooray. He’s beautiful! Congratulations to you all. Can you pass on a hug to Wendy from me? xo lj
March 28th, 2008 at 9:26 am
ohhh, i’m teary-eyed!! congratulations to you all! the little one looks so sweet and calm! well done parents
!! hugs and flowers to wendy and a speedy recovery! xoxo anne
March 28th, 2008 at 9:48 am
That’s so touching… congratulations to the mommy and the daddy!!
March 28th, 2008 at 10:29 am
oh my.
thank you for sharing. WOW. hugs to wenders. xxx
March 28th, 2008 at 11:37 am
Oh my goodness he is so beautiful. The biggest hugs and kisses for hero Wendy, please. Tiny little hugs and kisses to the new little man. Welcome to earth baby! I can’t wait to meet you! Beautiful post Daddy-D.
March 28th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
So beautiful. Anyone’s birth story puts a lump in my throat. He is beautiful!
March 28th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
oh my. chills! so amazing. congratulations you three
March 28th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Oh hooray! I’m so happy for the two of you. Try and get some rest! Sending lots of hugs. =)
March 28th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
this is soooo beautiful to read.
Wendy - I received your ‘eloquent’ painting in the mail yesterday. Then I went to your website to discover you gave birth. What a great coincidence
THANK YOU for the painting and a big congratulations to the both of you.
March 28th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Wow, he is so cute. I am expecting in 8 weeks! Yikes! Congrats to you both!
March 28th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
yayyyyy!!!! your words have left me teary-eyed - i cannot wait to meet the little man!!!
hugs and kisses to wenders, and a billion congratulations to the three of you!!
xoxo Ky
March 29th, 2008 at 7:20 am
congratulations, have sooo much fun all together! welcome to the world to your new little man!
March 29th, 2008 at 10:44 am
oh wow. congrats you two! beautiful.
March 29th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
he is beautiful. congratulations!
March 29th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Good job D. Made me remember what that day was like when DCB arrived. Looking forward to sharing daddyhood with you.
March 30th, 2008 at 2:28 am
He’s beautiful! Congratulations, and I’m glad to hear that you and baby boy are doing well!
Many warm wishes.
March 30th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
he is so, so lovely-
congratulations to all!
March 31st, 2008 at 8:57 am
The way you describe the process of your baby being born just brings tickles of tears to my eyes. I am so happy for all of you. Very many warm wishes and all the best for you all……
he’s such an angel…. : )
………….CONGRATULATIONS………..
March 31st, 2008 at 11:26 am
yup. Love at first sight. I remember that feeling well…
and the most beautiful thing is… it never stops!
March 31st, 2008 at 12:25 pm
omg! shows how long i have been absent from checking the blog! congratulations on your beautiful boy! it truly is a profound experience…
March 31st, 2008 at 2:28 pm
thanks for sharing your story - which has made me very teary (in a strong way) -
so happy you’re all together and doing well.
he’s absolutely gorgeous and i look forward to hearing more and more about it all.
big hugs to you all.
March 31st, 2008 at 6:51 pm
wow!
so wonderful
to hear
the story
from
your perspective…
congratulations
to you both!!!
wishing
wenders
a
speedy
recovery!
xoxo
March 31st, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Congratulations! What a beautiful little boy. Best wishes to all!
April 1st, 2008 at 12:54 pm
beautiful! congrats!
April 1st, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Wow! Congrats on the baby boy! I hope your precious girl is recovering nicely (: Sounds like she’s a tough one!
April 2nd, 2008 at 6:20 am
Congratulations!!! I’ve been a quiet avid reader of Wendy’s blog for months and anxiously and excitedly waiting for news, especially since I am expecting myself in about 3 months time!! Super super congratulations. He is beautiful.
April 3rd, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Oh, congratulations and you are both so lucky. What a beautiful feeling it is to be a parent.
April 3rd, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Oh! I am so jealous. But in a good way…. Just remembering the arrival of my 2 little ones. It was the best moments of my life! I had a long hard labor too and then a c-section. But it was for the best. We all turned out fine. Your baby is darling. Cherish this time. And sleep whenever you can!
April 5th, 2008 at 10:38 am
amazing post full of heart, love, fear, love. congratulations mommy & daddy! thanks for sharing.
April 5th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
oh golly.
you two are amazing.
i am filled w/ such joy and respect for you.
and CONGRATS!!!!
so exciting to have the little one here….
and the boy posting….
and and and….
can’t wait until i see you all…..
XOXO
April 6th, 2008 at 4:59 am
Beautiful post..Congratulations to you 3!! what a cutie. and it just gets better
April 7th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Congratulations!
How wonderful to also read a birth story from the partner’s view, and hear daddy’s words. You had me in tears. I understand that ‘flurry’ at the end and it is so intense - and then silence.
Breathe him in deep and stroke that soft skin and enjoy these first weeks.
April 8th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
what a great, great story-congratulations to you both!
April 10th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Congrats friend…..he will change your life for the better.
May the Lord bless you and keep you
May the Lord make his face to shine
May the Lord lift up his countenance over you
and give you peace little one.
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:55 pm
really a lovely post,
you had tears running down my face.
congratulations.