Excited Mama heading to the hospital!
It was hard to go to sleep Monday night knowing that we needed to wake up early the next day to head to the hospital to have our son. Grammy and Pop kept Sophia at their house and it was such a comfort knowing that she was in such good hands. Raph and I were up and out of the house by about 5:45 a.m. Tuesday morning and like when we had Sophia it was a surreal experience driving to the hospital knowing in a few hours we were going to be holding the baby we had so anxiously wanted to meet for the past 9 months.
We arrived at the hospital and went directly to the labor and delivery floor where they took us back to a birthing room. I had a great nurse who made us feel very comfortable and got all my IVs in and prepped me for surgery. Raph and I were joking around and watching the Today Show and feeling very relaxed. Dr. Wamhoff came in talked to us for awhile - she is the most amazing doctor who feels like an old friend. I love that she was able to bring both of our children into the world. We called Mom and Dad to check in and we got to talk to Sophia who serenaded us with "Bushel and a Peck". Love that girl! Before we knew they were taking me back to the OR and it felt very familiar but still a little scary at the same time. The anesthesiologist put in my spinal (twice) the first time did not go in straight and sent pains down my leg. That was really the only time the entire day where I got really nervous. But, a few minutes later the spinal was in and I was very numb and only a little drowsy. Raph came in and again we were joking and laughing - such a fun environment to welcome a baby.
Then, it was the moment we had waited for! Dr. Wamhoff held up our little boy and exclaimed how healthy and beautiful he was! I heard his cry and after a quick photo I watched the nurse take him across the room to be weighed. I counted his fingers and toes and just marveled at how all that baby had just been inside me. He was perfect. Apparently his umbilical cord was one of the largest they have every seen and I felt so proud that I had given him such a cozy place to grow.
Our little one still didn't have a name. Raph had stared at our little guy for a good long time with the most adoring and loving look that I will never forget then he came over to the operating table and said, "I'm thinking Henry." I couldn't have agreed more!
While I was in the recovery room Dr. Wamhoff went out to talk to Mom and Dad and to congratulate Sophia on becoming a big sister! Sophia greeted Dr. Wamhoff with a big hug and thanked her. When Dr. Wamhoff asked Sophia what she thought of her baby brother she said, "I think I'm going to call him shrimp!"
Our little Henry
Sophia seeing her baby brother for the first time.
Big sister keeping a close watch on her baby brother.
I was in the recovery room for over an hour while they waited for me to regain some movement in my legs. I was so happy to finally be moved to our room and to see my big girl and to hold my little one.
Posing with the proud grandparents.
My best friend Kate was amazing during our hospital stay. She came bearing flowers and my favorite bagel from Bodo's for my post op meal. Kate also took Raph out for dinner and brought breakfast to us the next day. She took good care of us and I can't thank her enough for all that she did.
Sophia loving on her little brother.
Granny holding Henry
DD and Henry
Bridget and Henry
Mrs. Lewis surprised us by coming to visit and hold Henry.
Heading home with our sweet boy to begin our adventure as a family of four. Life is so good!
Home from the hospital.
Snuggles with Pop and Grammy.
Granny Herndon gives Sophia a special doll so she will have a new baby to take care of too.
Granny gets to snuggle with Henry.
Future prom dates?! We hope Henry and Peyton will take many pictures together. ;)
Aunt Tracey meeting Henry.
The Sydnors come for a visit and Aunt Jo Jo gets to hold Henry first.
A photo with all the Sydnor men.
Henry Wingfield posing with his great uncle, Robert Wingfield.
Cousin Blair
Tpa with his great grandchildren, Naomi, Sophia, and Henry.
Henry's first bath at home.
Swingin'.
Big Sister helping Grammy change Henry's diaper.
Our boy, one week old, posing with his adoring sister.
Snuggling with his Daddy.
