**WARNING: I put one semi-graphic C Section picture in this post.** RUSSELL'S BIRTHDAY Wednesday, February 21 I woke up at 5:00 am to pee (which was later than I had been waking up, usually I'd wake up at 3 or 4 am) and realized I was wet. My first thought was that my water had broken, followed closely by the realization I'd have...
I still can't believe I'm writing Russell's birth story when I'm supposed to be 37 weeks pregnant right now. But there's a healthy little boy snuggling with Grandma right now and I'm one week into recovery so I guess it's true! This is long because I needed the catharsis of writing it out. If you just want to scroll and look at pictures,...
Russell Mark Hatch made a slightly unexpected entrance in February. Born February 21, 2018 around 8:00 am. He inherited his middle name from his great-grandpa Smith. He was 7 pounds 4 ounces and 21 inches long. Even though he was born a few weeks early, he was ready to be here and didn't need any NICU time. His big sister often gives him...
