Daniel Everett Resch

Little baby Daniel arrived at 7:04am weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. on 09/15/10. He's so adorable! Everything went according to plan, which pleased me. Considering the horrible experience I had delivering Sarah it seemed like a breeze delivering Daniel.

My Mom and Jordan were there in the morning for the delivery. The hospital had both of them dress up in sanitary outfits, which I called "hazmat clothing." Both of them looked like scientists from a secret government facility. All they gave me was a hospital gown and a hoody, which I don't think was necessary, but the anthologist put one on me anyway when I made fun of Jordan and Mom.

When Daniel was born he was really quiet, but so was Sarah I thought. My Mom said her babies came out screaming to high heaven, but Daniel didn't cry at all till they started bathing him. Unlike with Sarah, Daniel stayed in the room with me and wasn't rushed off to the nursery. He was doing so well, there wasn't a need to take him away like they did Sarah. So Mom and Jordan were able to stay with me for the entire c-section. That was nice as well.

Later that day Sarah met her little baby brother. She was so excited to meet him. She rushed into my room and quickly introduced herself to Daniel. She kept saying, "That's a baby, Mama." I'm so glad Sarah likes her baby brother. Hopefully it stays that way for the rest of her life, too.

I got visits from Jordan's family on Wednesday afternoon. It was good to see them and they were able to hold Daniel for a little bit. Lunch made me really sick, so they ended up leaving shortly after. I don't blame them. I don't do well with anesthesia.

Fortunately by dinner I felt much better and was able to keep most of my meal, thanks to some miracle medicine the hospital gave me. Sarah saw her brother one more time that day and left with Nana to spend the night at the house.

On Friday I got a visit from my family in Logan. Auntie Becca, Auntie Liz, Grandpa, Sarah, and Nana all came to visit me. It was great to have so many come to support me during this new transition. Daniel is surely loved.

Overall, a great birthing experience.

Daniel looks a lot like Daddy, very little like Mommy, and a lot like his sister Sarah Marie. He's a very well mannered baby, doesn't cry too much, and lets me sleep for most of the night already! Last night I only woke up twice to feed him. Sarah didn't get to that point until she was about 5 months old. Of course I know there will be nights were sleep doesn't exist, like on Tuesday night when Daniel was up every 2 hours to eat, but overall he's a very, very good baby boy.

I'm still recovering from my c-section, but this go around I'm not in as much pain. I'm also very, very happy to have two beautiful children and a loving husband who is so willing to help me out. I'm not 100% normal yet, but give me another couple of weeks and I'll be back on my feet again. Thanks to everyone who sent me well wishes.