The First Day

I'm in a constant state of bliss these days...soaking up every moment with Lochlan...so I please ask that you forgive my absence...but I'll be back soon!

 While you wait...here are a few pictures of Lochlan's first day...
Last bump pic at 39 weeks 1 day. This was taken an hour before my c-section


These were taken a couple of hours after Lochlan was born. This is the first time that I held him and it would be only one of the two times I held him that day. I'll tell the story of why we were separated for the first 36 hours soon...still trying to process.

Adam was able to spend the day with Lochlan in the NICU and would text me pictures while I was downstairs in the PACU (post anesthesia care unit).



This was the second time that Adam was able to bring Lochlan down to the PACU (with a NICU nurse in tow). I was able to attempt breast feeding and Adam burped him. I was sobbing while taking this picture...being apart from him when I was expecting to be with him 24/7 was incredibly difficult.


This was my goodnight picture from Adam.

To be continued...

Comments

  1. JustMeSeptember 25, 2014 at 12:23 AM

    He is so beautiful!! I love the picture of him in the moustache pjs. He looks like a beautiful doll. Just so happy for you!

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  2. KelitaSeptember 25, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Lochlan is beautiful! I love the name. :) I am so sorry you were separated for so long...I know how tough that is. Lots of love for all of you. xoxo

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  3. KelseySeptember 26, 2014 at 12:07 AM

    He's incredible. Congratulations!

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