Getting home at first was a bit disturbing as we all tried to figure out how to operate in the new setting without constant medical oversight, but we’ve quickly figured out it’s all about getting comfortable. For Stronner that means spending most of his days in someone’s arms, and for us it means enjoying him and taking it easy whenever possible.
As I’m sure all new parents will agree, the first night with a newborn can be a little daunting. On the other hand it seems like a breeze compared to laboring for 14+ hours! Probably the worst thing about staying a night in the hospital with a newborn is the constant stream of doctors, nurses, consultants and specialists making sure the parents never sleep for more than a few minutes at a time. On the other hand they are also the best thing about staying at the hospital, because they answered a million questions and gave us a comprehensive crash course in caring for our baby, as well as the piece of mind that we weren’t alone the first time he spit up, had trouble eating, and made a meconium mess in his diapers.
We also had a visit from a professional photographer who took some wonderful pictures we should be able to post here in a few days when the disc arrives. In the meantime you’ll have to do with a few of my shots from today, from the hospital until we brought Stronner home.
Fiona and I would like to introduce you to our son, Stronner Leo Vigdor. Stronner made his big break into this world at 10:54 am today, February 6, 2012, at Swedish Hospital on First Hill in Seattle.
The name Stronner is borrowed from his Scottish great-granddad, Robert Stronner West, who has assured us he is willing to share (in fact Stronner was originally a surname in his family). Thanks, Bert! The middle name Leo is borrowed from his Russian great-grandfather, Leo Vigdor, who emigrated to New York at the tender age of 2. While Leo is not around to grant his blessing, we like to think he would have also approved.