The repeat c-section was scheduled September 16th, and it went very very well. Patrick was born, big, healthy and strong. He a little bit of jaundice when he was born, but it resolved on it's own. He did not pass his newborn hearing screening, three separate times. I told myself not to worry too much about it as children born by C-section often have fluid in their ears left over than babies who are born vaginally. I still cried a bit when they did it the third time and got the same results, but was able to get it together again, and just say I'll take it one step at a time. I also told myself that at least I was somewhat prepared to possibly receive this kind of news. The girl who broke the news to us just did not do it very well, and I really hope she builds up her bedside manner FAST.
My recovery went quite well. My mother-in-law, Dale, was here before and after the birth to help. She was a HUGE help what with Bryan needing to work and go to school still, and KB still being at daycare and home. I'm not sure how we would've survived without her! It was weird to not have my own mother there,or any of my own personal relatives for that matter, but I knew my parents would be able to come out sometime soon. I was able to go home a day earlier than planned.
The rest of the month had a lot of doctor appointments because Patrick was not gaining the weight he was supposed to do. This caused a lot of tears and stress for me, as I wanted to be able to get things right before I went back to work. I then got mastitis for the first time in my life. Something I hope to never have again. It was horrible and awful, and I don't think I have EVER felt so sick in my life. Once again, Dale was around for this and was a huge help in getting me to the emergency room in the middle of the night when I just couldn't handle it anymore. Below are pictures from Patrick's birthday, first bath and other fun things. :)
And we can't forget about big brother KB:
