(“Saucespital” is Hallie’s name for the hospital, using a fun name game we invented).
I’m blogging from an undisclosed location deep inside Wakemed. It’s been a fight between rest and blogging. Blogging gets the nod, for now anyway.
Travis is a beautiful kid. He’s big and can be loud when he wants. But he’s usually a real sweetheart and is quite content to be held in the arms of Mommy or Daddy. When you look down and see those little eyes peeking out its the best feeling!
Being in a hospital, there is always a stream of people in and out of our room. Such was the case last night. Between his feedings every two or three hours, he was quiet as a mouse save for one moment early in the night. We like kids who appreciate sleep!
Dr. McKenzie delivered him. Our cameras were allowed into the delivery room with us and handed to us once Travis was here. I got many precious pictures of him as well as priceless footage of his first “words.” Both will appear here once I get appropriate hookups.
We’ve been hoping to snooze today, but had to get some visits in with the family. In addition to fun greetings from the grandparents, Hallie had her first visit with her brother. I wasn’t sure how she was coping this morning, as she seemed somehow a bit sad Kelly and I weren’t taking care of her. She warmed up later this morning, however, once the grandparents were around. I watched as Hallie volunteered to give Travis a kiss on the head. She then announced “That did make Travis feel happy.” It was another priceless moment.
I’ll never forget the radiant smile on Kelly’s face as she knew Travis was here. She was never more beautiful. Throughout her pregnancy, she’s been a model for the happy, expectant mother. Sunday night, I complimented her on how toned her body was. She’s been carrying around 40 pounds of baby material, along with 30 pounds of Buggle. She’s in fantastic shape, with vital signs that put me to shame. She makes it all look so easy! I’m in awe of her, especially now that we can both exhale and enjoy our accomplishment. But mostly its her accomplishment, and I humbly accept second billing.
Lots, lots, lots more to talk about. Plenty of pictures which would be here now if I had remembered to bring the proper equipment. Perhaps by tomorrow they’ll be posted.
Thanks to everyone for their congratulations. We all appreciate it and can’t wait to introduce you to our newest family member, Travis!
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