Finn's Arrival: Part 2

Man, its a lot harder to find time to write than I thought it would be.  I feel like I've been really busy but have done nothing but hold and feed my baby (and loving every second)! 
So, to continue to the story...after delivery, all the Grandparents got to come in and see me and hold Finn.  They were all so proud of me and just thought Finn was precious, of course!  It seemed like immediately we began having visitors and continued have people come see all day.  It was really great to feel so loved by so many people however around 6-7pm I began feeling really terrible.  I was in a lot of pain, I guess the epidural completely wore off.  They gave me a little medicine and I ate dinner and tried to get some rest after everyone finally left.  I felt slightly guilty but I did send Finn to the nursery during the night time.  Our hospital had just remodeled their post pardom unit and all the rooms were full so for the first night I had to stay in the labor and delivery room.  I didn't realize it until I moved but the labor bed is rock hard and I think that is part of the reason I felt so terrible.  I woke up about 4am in the worst pain ever!  The nurse came in and gave me pain medication and all sorts of things to help me be more comfortable.  I guess I should have known to ask for them earlier but I didn't know any better.  On top of that, they brought Finn in for me to try to breast feed several times in the night, that seemed challenging just because I was in so much pain I feel like I even had a hard time sitting up.  Also during this time, Cade was really sick with horrible allergies.  The nurses made sure he didn't have fever so it was safe to be around Finn.  I felt so bad for Cade that he was not enjoying that experience!  On Wednesday, we continued to have lots of guests, I got better at feeding, and we finally got to move to a comfy room.  The bed in the post pardom room was like heaven!!  haha!  I was finally able to relax and start to feel better.  We got to go home on Thursday.
My Mom came to stay with us for two nights and then Debbie came to stay for a night.  I wish it would have worked out that they could have spent more time with us but they both had to go back to school on Monday.  So Monday was officially my first day alone with my child all night and all day.  Surprisingly, I did awesome and so did Finn.  He is turning out to be the best baby ever!!  He hardly ever cries and when he does, I just change him or feed him and he is happy again.  He is even starting to sleep better at night.  He is waking up every 2 hours to feed but besides that he is going back to sleep in his cradle. 
As far as my progress goes, I'm beginning to feel a little bit better.  I'm going to my doctor tomorrow to make sure everything is healing good.  I have been totally surprised with myself actually because usually in situations like this I'm emotional and tired and I haven't been at all.  I feel like God has just given me the strength and patience to handle all this with wonderful grace.  Looking back, all my prayers were answered from Finn being healthy, my water breaking, having a quick delivery, and doing great at home.  God is so good!!  It is just amazing what he can do in your life when you let him.  I am so thankful right now!
I thought I'd just share more pics too:

This is about 1:20am leaving for the hospital after my water broke.  Last belly pic ever with Finn.

Right after delivery

Cade and Finn in the nursery with the nurse giving him his first bath and tests.

Weird I know, but this is us actually in the "pushing" stage, we are in between contractions (probably that's why I look so bad, haha)

When I got up to take my first shower, Cade got in my bed and Finn is on his chest under all the blankets.

My precious sleeping child.

I'm so excited because on Sunday we are getting professional pics of Finn taken.  I can't wait to have some really pretty pictures of him to share.  Lastly, thanks so much to everyone who has called, emailed, texted, and come by to see us.  We have felt overwhelmed with love.  Also, sorry if I didn't call you back, kinda busy sometimes :)