Baby Boy Ortega (Unnamed)

I have an IV in my hand and a heart monitor on my finger, so I am typing with one hand. I'm also very dizzy, so I'm not going to get into the story yet. But for those of you who are dying for pictures....

My fat face in labor & Steve

Steve all suited-up for the c-section


Look at all his black curls!




The flowers Steve bought me :)

This wall said "Welcome Aubrey and Family!" When I got into the recovery room :)





Love that hair!



I am heartbroken because I haven't been able to hold him, and I haven't been able to see him except from far away. He is in the NICU because he's had trouble breathing, and the pediatrician says he looks more like a 34-week baby than a 36-week baby. His lungs weren't ready for the outside air yet, so they are trying to get him to the point where he can get off the oxygen and breathe on his own.

As for me, I am happy to be done with the c-section and on my way to recovery. I feel 1000000000000 times better than I did after my c-section with Asher, so although I'm in a lot of pain, I am mostly just appreciating that it isn't so bad. After my nightmare experience with Asher, though, I'm not sure anything (short of a repeat of what happened then) could be considered bad.

I have to stop typing now and go to sleep. I will post more details about how it all happened and more pictures when I get my IV out!