Super Dad

This is Jerel and Isaiah just as we were getting ready to leave the hospital Tuesday afternoon. The delivery wasn't as smooth as we were hoping for and after almost being able to deliver him I ended up needing a C-section, then I had some hemorrhaging and needed a blood transfusion. This all, of course, left me exhausted but Jerel stepped right up and did all the baby care. He did the feedings, the diapers, the late-night crying spells, etc.

I have been slowly getting back into the swing of things. Yesterday I had a rough go of it and ended up back in the hospital briefly to get some fluids and pain medication and such and this afternoon I am starting to feel better. Isaiah was very cooperative at the hospital and Jerel had lots of fun trying to find a men's restroom that had a baby-changing table in it. Today Jerel read Isaiah his first book--a cookbook which Jerel read like it was a story. He also sings to him, although we've discovered his repertoire of nursery songs to be a little lacking. He makes up for it by singing things like the Chiquita Banana ditty and the theme song from Gilligan's Island.

My mom got here yesterday while we were still at the ER so she met us there. Today she cleaned the living room for us, watched Isaiah so we could take naps, and helped keep me stocked with fluids close at hand so I can try to get back up to normal strength. Next week Jerel's mom comes to help since Jerel will be going back to work, so we are well taken care of!