Sawyer David Vaughn
Well, it has taken me a week to finally enter a new post. Its hard to imagine that just one week ago we were in the hospital just getting to see our little guy for the first time. The week has gone by quickly. I would like to take this moment to thank God for a safe delivery and for a perfect baby boy.
Sawyer was born on Tuesday, June 19th, at 8:14am and weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. I was much more calm during the surgery than I expected, again thanks to God who answered my prayers. When he came out he was very loud with a gurgling cry. The doctors and nurses remarked on how much fluid he was in, joking that they had taken him out of his swimming pool. It was such a relief to see him for the first time; not even in dreams could I imagine another beautiful, healthy little boy. I remember thinking that he looked like a combination of his brothers, with Benjamin's nose and Evan's delicate features. I also remember how loud the cry was and the feeling of relief associated with it. The anesthesiologist was kind enough to take our first family photo.
Much of the early hours are somewhat of a blur due to the medication I was getting. I just remember being very happy and relieved that he was healthy and that the surgery was over. The first day Sawyer barely opened his eyes, but he did manage to open one. Lance joked that he would call him "One-Eyed Sawyer". He was born with long fingernails, as you can see he had already scratched his face.
I keep thinking how amazing it is that we are doing this for the third time. I never thought I would be back in the hospital with another baby boy. After all, several times in this blog I had mentioned that we would never be here again. You just never know what life is going to bring and what God is going to put in your heart. I am thankful that He brought us a new life, our baby Sawyer.
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