Here I am only a few minutes away from being brought into the O.R. for my planned C-Section. I was contracting a lot while hooked up to all the monitors. I was 39 weeks and 3 days. Matthew was letting us know that he was ready for his arrival.
Mark watched the entire C-section. He did that with Bella also. I love this photo of the moment of his birth. His head outside in the world, and his torso still within.
Try as Dr. Saner might, Matthew was a VERY large baby. We weren't expecting that. His shoulders were caught, and she had to use a vacuum to help deliver him. He came out 9 pounds 9 ounces!
Matthew gave us a bit of scare. It seemed like forever before he began crying. I have to admit I was freaking out! But he pinked up and began screaming. Music to a mama's ears.
Mr. M just minutes old!
We found out later that he had a true knot in his chord. The doctor sent it for testing so she could learn more about it (as they are rare). Since I had a C-section it wasn't as risky with a knot.
I love Matthew's Oscar the grouch diaper...they had to go find size 1 diapers because he was too big for the newborns. :)
My first picture with my son.
I will never take being a mom lightly. I know what a blessing it is to have adopted and to have had biological children. I have become a mom in both a courtroom and an operating room. Both are sacred and beautiful.
Matthew continues to be the biggest blessing. He has been everything I dreamed of and hoped for and didn't know I even wanted.
Our family is complete. I always wondered what it would feel like, and how would I know when we were done having children. All I can say is your heart just knows.
It was special my mom was there. I love all her thoughtfulness that she pours into the grandbabies and I. I will never forget the box of See's chocolates she gave to me six months ago. Those candies were amazing! Especially after 3 months of having gestational diabetes.
Matthew William Neal...
It is these moments that I believe that my dad is allowed to see down from the glory of heaven to watch these milestones of the ones he loves. I know he would have been there with my mom drinking coffee and waiting and talking on his cell phone. He would have kept me company after all the others had gone home. He would have loved his grandbabies. Although I take comfort in the fact that he is with my other three babies...the ones that past from this world to the next. The ones I have never seen but only held from within. He's watching over them.
And then there were four. I am so blessed and thankful for them. I remember the times I wondered if I would ever become a mom. I recall the sobbing and pleading and begging with God for a child. And somehow I was blessed beyond what I could think or dream. I am so grateful.
What an amazing beginning...I wouldn't trade it for the world.
You've already done so much in your first six months, two beach trips, movies, restaurants, dates :), a vacation to California, baseball games, concerts, 4-H at the fair, doctors appointments, shots, baby dedication, and surviving with 3 other siblings who think you are pretty much the greatest thing EVER!
So welcome to the world Matthew! Again. Six months has flown by and you have left an imprint on my heart and soul. I can't imagine life without you my beautiful brown eyed baby. XOXO
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