Friday, November 13, 2009

Welcome Wigglebean!

Dmitri Antonio Tatarinov was born Thurs. Nov 12 at ~4pm. 9lbs. 8 oz, 21 inches.
We'll call him Dima (dee-ma).

Apparently I just grow big babies. We are extremely happy with the decision to go ahead with a planned C-section - another big baby would have meant another long labor likely to end in c-section anyway. He came out crying and ready to nurse, though content to suck his fingers until I was stitched up. He spent the first hour of his life wiggling and stretching out his legs, like he'd been waiting a long time to get them straight. He nursed well all night and by 4am had pooped for the first time- officially a fully functioning human!!

I'm doing well with my recovery. Already up and walking this morning and allowed to eat real food. Possibly we'll be headed home Saturday, but more likely first thing Sunday morning. Pasha is home with Grandma and knows that Mommy and Papa are 'at the doctor getting baby brother'. So far he seems okay with that, but I'm sure after a few days/weeks he'll be ready to send the baby back!

More photos to follow as things settle down and we get some rest.

4 comments:

Nay said...

Congratulations! He is beautiful and I'm glad you're recovering well. I love your choice in names. :) Big hug to all of you.

Julia said...

Congratulations, Alecia! I'm glad everything went well and everyone is healthy!

Julia

Shelby said...

Soooo cute!! Congratulations to you and your family! Big and healthy. Glad you are both doing well.

Unknown said...

He is a cutie!!! Congrats girl!! You are the woman...I hope to see you guys soon!!
Heather