When it came time for delivery the doctor did not put the sheet over the legs like last time. I don't deal with blood real well so I examined the pink back wall. When Joshua showed his face they cleared him, guided my hand to the umbilical cord to cut it and then tossed this purple slimy child on my wife. I did not remember this event from the previous birth. Then then cleaned him up and took measurements.then gave him to me to hold. Yep, that is the best part.
Now just under one day I have had some awakening moments. I missed taking care of Kyle the first 5 days of his existence on earth. The first soiled diapers are foul, disgusting, revolting and several other words. We had four and five wipers with Kyle but Joshua's first was a 10 wiper! I almost emptied the wipes provided by the hospital. He has had two more. It isn't like a lot but like a Vaseline tar substance that smears and coats. The nurse was holding him when he went of and I said "Not it!" and she laughed and handed him over.
Next thing I noticed is that new babies are wrinkly. Kyle gained 12 oz due to saline after birth. Joshua is a prune (however not purple any more).
He has great eyes. Kyles were brown from birth. Joshua's are a blue-gray-green. I may have gotten lucky and now have a green eyed kid (chances are 3/100).
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Everyone is doing fine. Thanks for all the support. To answer every one's question: Kyle has no interest in his brother.

Congratulations you guys. Joshua is a beautiful baby. I'm glad things went well and everyone is doing good. Things will get better with Kyle..its quite an adjustment.
ReplyDeleteKatie you look great and Joshua is so precious. Brad you are a diaper pro!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think it's funny that your sister only has girls, and you only have boys. Congrats to you and Katie! I'm really happy for Marlene's list of grandkids growing longer :)
ReplyDeletecongrats!! he is a doll! I told Wesley his name and he said "Josh-wa!" another new little guy for Wesley to torture :-p jk. i'm so happy for you guys!! Thanks for posting pictures!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute purple slimy thing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I thought it was gross that Brynlee had a bowel movement inside of me, but I guess I should have been grateful for less of those first yucky diapers! :) It just came out with the rest of the grossness. Glad all are doing well!
ReplyDeleteI heard the news from Aunt Lorraine who is usually the last to know! Congratulations!
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