Delia Jane cont...

So here's what happened-

We had a repeat C-section scheduled for Thursday morning, but we both thought that she would come early since Isaac was so early but our daughter had some more cooking to do and stayed until we made her come out. We headed to the hospital nice and early for the first surgery of the day- I was VERY nervous but had a stellar team of doctors and nurses including one of my best friends Amanda and, of course, Matt who got to be there for the surgery this time. Everything went very well and at 8:01 we heard Delia cry out for the first time and saw a tiny pink body peak around the corner of the curtain. It was awesome to be awake to hear and see her right after she was born. Matt and Amanda went with Delia to the nursery to get her cleaned up and checked out, and I met them in my recovery room to hang out with Delia for the first time. She's so cool!

Isaac came to meet her soon after that- he marched into the room, pointed at his sister, announced "Delia!", and went on to try to push all the buttons on Ma-ma's hospital bed. This new little addition doesn't seem to have fazed him at all- he was more excited about the buttons in the alligator (elevator) at the hospital. He loves to to give her high 5s and wave hi- we haven't seen any jealousy yet about people holding her. I'm hoping that lasts for the next 10 years.

We were all excited to get back home and settle in to "normal" life. Delia is eating very well which is a big relief to me. She is mostly just eating and sleeping and getting hugs from her big brother. I have had a great deal of pain and am just now starting to turn the corner. I am anxious to be more mobile and recover fully.

It's hard to believe that we have 2 children now... God is so good to us to give us this wonderful family- we are beyond grateful!