I had a little meltdown before the procedure (conscious surgery is unnerving), and had some hypothermia and iron level issues afterward, but otherwise the procedure was unremarkable. (Medically speaking, of course. Nothing that ends with a new life can really be called unremarkable.)
Kai had a little fluid in his lungs, and was very mildly jaundiced for about a day, but was otherwise completely healthy. He was back up to his birth weight by his 2-week checkup, and had grown nearly an inch. So while he may not be as stocky as his sister, he is thriving.
For the most part, so am I. I feel much better than I did after having Anya, and am far more mobile. (Too mobile, maybe; I rushed my return to exercise and triggered another bout of bleeding. It's tapering, though.)
The homecoming has also been fairly smooth. With the exception of his cluster feeds, he only wakes once or twice at night. He has some gassy episodes, but the probiotics seem to be helping. He wants to be held pretty much all the time, but I am fine with that.
So while there were bad moments, and I have zero desire to ever have another c-section, I am deliriously happy with how things have turned out. This little guy is pretty amazing.
Congratulations, Nicole. That is a handsome young man you have there. I am glad all went well and you both are well on your way to recovery. Thanks for sharing a most wonderful part of life.
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