When they lifted him to show me I have to say I was a bit shocked. Even though it could have only been a boy or a girl, I’m pretty sure I would have been shocked either way, which doesn’t make much sense really. I don’t think I’ll ever forget the moment. It was just like they were lifting Simba up to present him to me. My lovely Irish surgeon beamed as she asked “did you see what it is?”. They all knew it was a surprise and the OHs reaction went instantly from unknown to amazed. I still couldn’t see and they did a second Simba lift to show me clearly. It was a boy!
And wow, they don’t lie when they say that a planned section is very different from an emergency c section. I laughed my way through it, albeit very nervously. What an amazing and supportive team of people in there. I am very grateful for what they did for me. All of them so helpful, all of them lovely and so knowledgeable in their own way. I may write about it in another post, I’m not too sure yet.
You can already see some our littlest mans personality. A very calm baby that becomes very hangry as soon as he’d like a feed. He’s like a baby bird with his mouth open ALL the time. He’ll latch onto anything and everything and is just so different from Little Z, who never ever wanted to feed (and frankly, nothing’s changed). This little baby will see me and open his beak wide open instantly, then stick to me like a little koala. He seems much more serious than Little Z, calm like his dad. Hangry like me.
Each time we look at him he looks completely different. It’s the strangest thing, I can’t work out who he looks like yet. I think I had the same thing with Little Z. I keep looking back through photos to compare. How similar they are, how different they are.
But it’s only Day 3 yet. I’m sure there are many many discoveries that will uncover themselves yet. Personality traits, features changing, facial changes. And eventually, a new normal for all of us.
For now though, it’s all very surreal. Some things are so much easier second time round, some things a bit more nerve wracking. I have two little boys. One still needing a name.
(Week 11 of Project 52 and linking up to Sunday Photo)
Congratulations Tas! You’re not wrong about the difference in c-sections, my two were delivered in a similar order. I hope you are resting well x
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Aww! Congrats again! He is a little stunner! I am so glad everything went so well x
Kim Carberry recently posted…Project 365 – Week 38
Hugest congrats lovely lady, sounds like you’re settling in to being a mummy of two just perfectly. Can’t wait to hear more xxx
Mummy Tries recently posted…The Grass is Never Greener on the Other Side
Congratulations again hun! So happy for you! He is simply adorable xx
Foz recently posted…Project 365 – Days 256 to 262
He is gorgeous, I’m so happy for you. Congratulations lovely, you have done really well. I hope Z loves his baby brother
Nikki Thomas recently posted…30 Years of Sylvanian Families
Congratulations! So pleased it was a better experience this time round. Cant wait to see more pictures. Take care 🙂 xx
Beautiful! Congrats
Congratulations! Beautiful boy and beautiful blanket 🙂
76sunflowers recently posted…Project 365 2015 #38
So sweet! I’m so happy for you. It’s amazing to read already how different he is from Z. what a gorgeous boy 🙂 x
Sarah MumofThree World recently posted…Project 365 2015 Week 38
Congratulations on the arrival of your gorgeous new baby boy and hope that Little Z is adjusting well to life as a big brother 🙂
Louise recently posted…Silent Sunday
I’m so excited for you and your new family unit, huge congratulations. Is that the blanket from The Boy and Me?
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Huge congratulations xxxx
I’m not really a baby person, but he is so cute, and wrapped up in the gorgeous blanket. My unplanned section was just like yours – very relaxed, even though it was unplanned. Certainly sounds like you have a very different personality to Z.
Emma T recently posted…My Sunday Photo – web
Congrats Tas! He looks gorgeous – I look forward to hearing more about the new arrival. 🙂
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Huge congratulations 🙂 He looks beautiful xxx
Beth recently posted…My Sunday Photo
So many congratulations lovely lady – now the fun really begins! So pleased for you 🙂 He is gorgeous #mysundayphoto
Verily Victoria Vocalises recently posted…Making the Most of the September Sun
A huge congratulations! I love the blanket he is in, he looks all snuggled up in there. Lovely. Enjoy your baby snuggles.
Bek Dillydrops recently posted…#MySundayPhoto – Sticking and Glueing
Congratulations, hunny! I love the shot of your little man under his cosy blanket! x
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Congratulations! What a little beauty. #MySundayPhoto
Catie: An imperfect mum recently posted…My Photo of the week
huge congratulations to you and your family!!
chantelle hazelden recently posted…Silent Sunday
awwww many congratulation Tas and two boys are easier in some ways (not that I know any different i guess) but you know how to clean them, they will like the same toys, need the same clothes etc
It is easier in many ways second time around because you kinda know what to expect but harder with two in some ways that one.
Anyway, you will be amazing and just so happy of you all xxx
Jenny Paulin recently posted…Project 365, 2015. Week 38
Congratulations, he is gorgeous. I had a planned section with my Little Man and is so relaxed, and that Simba moment so odd! Glad all’s well, enjoy x
The Reading Residence recently posted…#SundayStationery 20/9/15
Congratulations, he is simply gorgeous! That is also a beautiful blanket x #MySundayPhoto
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins recently posted…Sunday Picture
So nice to see him in the Boy and Me’s blanket. It will be really interesting to see how different to Z he is as he develops, or how alike.
Erica Price recently posted…Week 38 of 2015
How beautiful, massive congratulations
Thank you for linking up
OneDad3Girls recently posted…#MySundayPhoto – MAD Blog Awards
Many congratulations to you and your family, he is absolutely gorgeous! So cute! And I love the blanket! xxx
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Massive congrats again lovely, he is gorgeous! Enjoy this special time together. X
Congratulations! I am 22 weeks pregnant with my first and when I had my 20 Week scan a couple of weeks ago my husband and I couldnt wait to find out and we are having a girl! Hats off to you for waiting until the birth! He looks a little cutie xx
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Thanks very much and congrats on your pregnancy. 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations – what a special time for all of you x
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Love this. Massive congratulations! That wee photo of him is just delicious! I can’t wait to hear what name you pick for him! xx
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Aww! Congratulations! Is little Z excited to be a big brother?
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Huge congratulations! What a beautiful boy!
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Huge congratulations Tas! I’m so glad that you had a good experience; my electives were an amazing experience, I laughed a lot too 🙂
Sara | mumturnedmom recently posted…The Prompt: Week 84
Congratulations 🙂 he’s gorgeous and so tiny xx
Huge congratulations lovely!! I’m so happy for you, welcoming hat beautiful bundle into your family is really special. I’m glad the whole experience was so much better, my planned section was pretty much perfect and I’m so glad you were well looked after. Enjoy your time getting to know that little man xxx
Hayley @hayleyfromhome recently posted…Here & Now
Congratulations Tas what a little cutie. My c section was unplanned but it was a good experience the medical staff as yours were funny and calm. Can not wait for your updates xxxx
Woohoo! Huge congratulations! He really is beautiful 🙂 Good luck with name hunting! Do you have any in mind? xx
Hannah | MakeDo&Push recently posted…Busby // 33 months
Congratulations, I’m pleased to hear everything went smoothly and you are enjoying your new addition
Zena’s Suitcase recently posted…My Weekly Photo
He is so gorgeous! We took a good couple of weeks to name our son, there’s no hurry.
HelpfulMum recently posted…20.09.15 Silent Sunday
Lovely, lovely news! He is adorable. Many congratulations. My sister had a little boy last month and he’s only just been given a name 🙂
A Patchwork Life recently posted…Rendezvous
Wow! I wasn’t expecting a newborn baby picture on My Sunday Photo link. How wonderful – congratulations. x
Cazzarama recently posted…My Sunday photo
Oh Tas, he’s absolutely beautiful. I know what you mean about the surprise. I’ve had three surprises and always been shocked by the reveal! Enjoy him and get as much rest as Little Z will give you. Sending lots of love.
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He’s lovely, congratulations! Enjoy life as a family of 4! #project365
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Congratulations to you Tas and the rest of your lovely family. What does Little Z make of his new brother? Lovely to have two boys. He is adorable. And yes, a planned section is SO much calmer isn’t it? Lots of love to you all. x x
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Many congratulations! Well done you! XXX
Fabulous félicitations from France! You’ll be needing a baby friendly holiday sometime then methinks 😉
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Well done you! Hope you’re getting lots of R&R x
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How beautiful!
Congratulations 🙂 x
Isn’t he a sweetie? Congrats! Take care.
Sherry M recently posted…Fat Belly Kaf – Restaurant Review
congratulatiosn to you all, i’m so sorry i missed the announcement with all the travelling, will now stalk you on social media to see how your first week has gone
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Congratulations, I’m so glad your section went well. A planned really is so different. I spent my whole pregnancy so worried about it and I was so relaxed during the whole thing. I hope you are all doing OK and getting some sleep x
Jane – Our Little Escapades recently posted…Word Of The Week – Calendar
oh I’m so happy for you and so glad everything went well! There’s nothing in the world like the feeling of a new baby! I had an emergency section the first time and a planned the second and I agree, it’s so different (thankfully!).
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Oh my goodness… how special is that. A beautiful photograph of your precious bundle and a beautifully written post. Thank you for letting me take a peek ;D
Congratulations! Sound like a lovely experience (if you can refer to child birth as that). Hope you are all doing well! xx
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