The Birth Story

Getting home and getting settled and I finally found a few moments to update everyone.

As Marcus said, Kanyon Bryant was born on Thursday the 29th at 1:16 pm. Obviously, Marcus and I were both very anxious going into the c-section and just couldn't wait to hear that everything was fine with our little man. The moment they pulled Kanyon out he was crying and that was so reassuring. He had quite a bit of fluid in his lungs, but that can be common for c-section babies as they are not squeezed through the birth canal. He quickly resolved that problem and stayed by my side the entire time without needing the nursery or any other interventions. My surgery went as expected, but after returning to recovery I was still bleeding too much. I needed a few different medications and some extra time in recovery before they felt my bleeding was under control and no longer a problem. Poor Marcus, I could see the concern on his face thinking that my baby is perfect this time, but now it's a problem with my wife. We had to have a little drama I guess. I am feeling good now, 6 days later, and am savoring every moment with Kanyon AT HOME. The rest of our hospital stay was very uneventful and relaxing. Thank you to everyone that called, texted, and visited not just to meet Kanyon but to wish me a happy birthday. It truly was a sweet 35th birthday for me with my sweet little baby at my side.

Kanyon breast feeds very well and loves to sleep. He only woke up once last night to eat! I have to admit that I am spoiling him a little more than I did Ainsley and Emerson because I just never want to put him down. I have even given in to letting him sleep on my chest during the night and I NEVER thought I would do that. My how certain experiences change everything. He had his first trip to the pediatrician yesterday and passed with flying colors. He has even gained weight from birth in his first 5 days, which doesn't surprise me as he is a good eater! I am learning how to change a little boys diaper and yes, we have all been peed on a few times. It's a good thing I have lots of newborn sleepers because yesterday alone he peed on 3 of them. I really need to learn how to do the diaper change or wear a mask. The girls think it's hilarious though and we all end up laughing by the time it's over.

My hospital is still allowing healthy siblings to visit so we surprised the girls and brought them to visit a few times. They were very hesitant the first time they saw Kanyon, but warmed up to their brother very fast. Emerson asked me, "mommy, is this where Kanyon is going to live?" referring to the hospital. When I told her no, he will come home to our house she started clapping and jumping around. Now, every time she says the family prayer she thanks Heavenly Father for letting her baby brother come to our house to live forever. They can not get enough of him, but I love to watch how sweet and tender they are and so very helpful. I can imagine they were nervous to get attached at first, but seeing now that he does normal baby things they are hooked. Every time Ainsley sees him she says, "he's just soooooo cute!"

This has been our little fairytale so far and I am so thankful for how blessed we are. Kanyon brings a very sweet, special spirit into our home and when I look at him I get a feeling that Eden is smiling down from heaven so happy for all of us and definitely a part of this special time.

On my way to the hospital!

Meeting their brother for the first time.

Marcus's mom, Dorothy, Super Girl, and of course we dressed Kanyon up as well.

"Mommy, I put on sanitizer, can I hold him?" I hear this at least once an hour.

Even daddy is hooked, and tired! Boy bonding time I guess.

Could my Ainsley look any happier to be a "big, big, big" sister