Bryan Henry Sarnoski
Born 6-6-2010 at 10:45 am
6lbs 9oz, 19.5 inches
Bryan is finally here!
On the evening of the 5th I was counting my contractions and got excited when they got to 5 minutes apart. My doctor told me to go to the hospital when they got this close together. I called the hospital and they told me to stay home and take a bath, and that first time moms generally labor for a long time. After the bath the contractions were now 4 minutes apart, but the hospital still said not to come in and to try and sleep through the night. I was angry because my doctor said it was important for me to go in asap to get antibiotics since I was Group B Strep positive (a bacterial infection that 30% of women have - it has no symptoms and is harmless except it can effect the baby if not treated). When I went to bed the contractions were 3 minutes apart, but I managed to fall asleep.
3:30 am my water broke! It was SIGNIFICANT! I woke up yelling "Bobby! Bobby! My water broke! Omigod omigod omigod!" Bobby was level-headed and excited, got up and started getting ready. I jumped out of bed (completely soaked) and ran to the bathroom (soaking the carpet on the way there).
We got checked into the hospital and I was checked - 4cm dilated 70% effaced. They started the IV and antibiotics and I rested as the contractions gradually got stronger. My sister and Scotty were the first to show up. By the time Bobby's friend/sister Tia showed up I was throwing up. I was 6cm dilated and the nurse suggested I take a bath to help with the pain. The bath didn't help. All the guests had left the room at this point and I was yelling through some of the contractions. I finally had enough IV fluid in me to get the epidural and I was soon a happy camper. It wasn't long before I was ready to push.
I pushed for a little over an hour when they called the doctor in. They couldn't find my doctor so the nurses ended up paging him on the intercom telling him to come "stat!". It wasn't an emergency but I hope my visitors didn't start to worry! The doctor came in and was peeved at the nurses! Bobby was a good coach during the pushing. I was worried that he'd pass out or something, but he was excited and proud watching the baby come. Bryan came out sunny-side up (face up) so the doctor had to turn him around once the head was out. I'm a little sad that they didn't offer Bobby the opportunity to cut the umbilical cord. But, having come from a family with a history of pregnancy problems, everything went problem-free, and quickly for a first timer!
And now, pictures!
Bryan getting weighed. He's 6lbs 9oz. His head was a little oblong, but now it's perfectly shaped.
I held him for a long time. He is so beautiful! He cried when he was delivered but after that he was really calm and quiet.
He has eye ointment so his eyelids look shiny. All the guests; my sister and Scotty, Tia, and Bobby's brother Eric are all hovering around taking pictures.
His first bath at the hospital. The nurse bathed him. He didn't like it!
Swaddled up like a cocoon!
He was very sleepy for the first day. At night he got fussy. We stayed at the hospital for 2 days.
Going home, Bryan was very calm and fell asleep in the car seat. When we got home we were curious to see how Matrix would react to him. I don't think Matrix understood that Bryan was a living thing. Matrix was just excited we were home.
It wasn't until Bryan got fussy and started crying that Matrix took interest. He sits at the playcrib with his eyes wide looking at the baby. His expression looks like he's saying "what the heck is your problem?!"
Auntie Tia visited yesterday and brought us food and played with Bryan. He was fussy the night before so we didn't get much sleep. We played with him all day to try and keep him awake so he'd sleep during the night. Bryan was passed out and it was impossible to wake him! During a diaper change Bryan managed to pee all over the place (lol!) so we gave him a bath. I knew he'd hate it, so I hoped it'd wake him long enough to tucker him out later in the evening. It worked! We slept for 4 hours straight! And after a feeding and diaper change we got another 3 hours of sleep. So today we're feeling good.
Cupcake cake.
"gimme that camera!"
"hey babe, what's shakin?"
must eat rattle!
Grandma Linda!
"Yay! Party!"
Grandpa Mike giving bunny ears
"OMGCupcakes!"
There is a neck-roll pillow (much too big for him) and a very flat pillow filled with tiny yellow rice.
It's all wrinkly. Blurry pic, but gives you an idea of the size. Maybe when he's ready for his crib to be converted into a toddler bed he can use this.
Kicking off the covers! Matrix is checking it out too. Maybe Matrix is thinking he wants it for his new cat bed! He also got two outfits from Korea. They are very cutesy, and he won't fit into them until he is one years old.
Bryan's coordination is getting better. We got him a play mat and he's learning to bat at the danglies. I think he is right handed. He likes the monkey in the middle, which is actually something we bought seperately to hang on the car seat, but it swings too low and bops him in the face so we attached it here. Bryan can recognize smiling faces on stuffed animals now, so when I tilt it face-to-face with him he smiles back at the monkey.
Bryan is two months old now, and full of smiles! He's learning new sounds and likes to coo all the time. He giggles, but it is mostly breathy noises. Lately he's occasionally added vocal sounds to his giggles, and even a squeal or two!
In an earlier post I put up a video of him snoring, but this video he is snoring louder!
My sister, Bryan and my nephew Noah.
We later went for a 2 mile walk with the stroller. Bryan was still asleep from being held, but it was nice to enjoy the cool night air.
My sister taking Bryan for a walk. He falls asleep in the car seat and stroller.
Uncle Scotty cuddling with Bryan.
Bryan has been making all kinds of funny faces. This one looks just like a monkey!
I love it when he makes this face! Kissy! Sorry for the upward angle and blur, I was holding him and it was difficult to take a good pic.
My three boys cuddling on the couch! Matrix had been snuggling up alongside Bryan lately. I think Matrix has accepted him. Just wait until Bryan is old enough to pull tails..
"My finger". Bryan is looking toward the TV. He can't see it yet but he can hear it. Matrix looks content being Bobby's armrest.
And one of my favorite activities! Cuddles!
During the day he's sleepy! Sometimes he is impossible to wake up. Unfortunately sometimes at night he is impossible to put to sleep! He'll grow out of it, for now it's sleepless nights for me! Anyways, video of Bryan being comatose!
On Father's day we went to the Tahoma National Cemetery to visit Bobby's dad's burial site. It was pretty emotional since he never got a chance to meet Bryan before he passed away.
Bryan kept trying to suckle on Tucker!
Bryan was really trying hard to get Tucker's cheek, so I grabbed the camcorder and gave Bryan a boost to Tucker's cheek. "om nom nom!"
Bryan getting weighed. He's 6lbs 9oz. His head was a little oblong, but now it's perfectly shaped.
I held him for a long time. He is so beautiful! He cried when he was delivered but after that he was really calm and quiet.
He has eye ointment so his eyelids look shiny. All the guests; my sister and Scotty, Tia, and Bobby's brother Eric are all hovering around taking pictures.
His first bath at the hospital. The nurse bathed him. He didn't like it!
Swaddled up like a cocoon!
He was very sleepy for the first day. At night he got fussy. We stayed at the hospital for 2 days.
It wasn't until Bryan got fussy and started crying that Matrix took interest. He sits at the playcrib with his eyes wide looking at the baby. His expression looks like he's saying "what the heck is your problem?!"
