Parker's Birth

I have many pictures to catch up on, but can't seem to find the time to do it all at once. So, let me start with Parker's birth.
We arrived at the Sutter Roseville hospital at 5:30 a.m., December 18th.  Before we had left, Adam gave me a blessing.  I felt so calm and at peace during the drive down and while getting prepped to have the baby.  Even while in surgery, actually.  Dr. Sweeney arrived a few minutes before 7:30 a.m.  She told me that Dr. Kwong (the same Dr. who delivered Annika) would be her assisstant.  I really liked that Dr. as well.  She put me back together nicely.  :)  

Getting ready to meet baby Parker

Parker was very pale when he was born.  My placenta was pretty well shredded and he may not have been getting the nutrients he needed for a little while.  We did manage to have a baby with no cord wrapped around their neck though! 

This was the first of my babies they actually let me somewhat snuggle before doing the tests.  Usually they rush the baby off before I can even get a look at him/her.  I loved it. 

6 lbs. even, 18 in. long

Here I am all put back together and in recovery.  I was very sleepy, but they let me hold my baby as soon as I wanted and woke up a little.  With the other two, I couldn't hold them until after they were bathed.  I had a very good anesthesiologist, the best, they said.  It took a while before I could feel anything.  I still am so amazed at how easy this c-section was compared to my other two.  Even when I wasn't numb anymore, I was not in pain.  I kept waiting and waiting for the pain to hit and it didn't.  The nurses kept asking if I needed pain medicine.  I said no.  I felt great! For over 24 hours.  Soon, I was going to need to get up to start walking.  So, I decided I better take some medicine before I did that.  I had no trouble getting up to walk the first time.  I barely was even dizzy.  So different this time.  I felt very blessed.  My pain never did get out of hand in the hospital.  I was a little uncomfortable, but not bad. 

Parker getting bathed

He loved it!

His hair is so light compared to my other two babies.  Kinda funny.  Finally, getting a little color to him. 

What a little angel...

Proud big brother!

Aunt Jeanna came to visit too

Love

Annika is now a big sister

Aunt Jenny and Grandma came to help out.  I am so grateful!

Grandma and Grandpa Eddenfield

Uncle Spence

Loved these beautiful roses! They were huge!

This is how they reacted to changing a newborn's diaper...

Another son to love!

I love this one...

Time to go home

Parker will be 7 weeks on Tuesday. He's still as sweet as he was when he was born. He barely lets out a peep unless he's hungry. He loves watching all the action going on around him. He sleeps right through all the loudness in our house. It is rarely quiet until after the kids go to bed. He seems to know that's when he gets Mommy all to himself and that seems to be his most alert time of day. Sometimes we play and snuggle till after midnight. I am tired, but so happy to be his Mommy. To be continued SOON!