A you're adorable...

Here are some recent photos that my sister in law took at our house.  I love these photos.

I also think I need to quickly explain about Tyson's delivery.  On Monday, April 7th at the fluid test (that I had been having twice a week) the doctors noticed that Tyson's heart rate was a little low.  The doctors discussed and since I was one day shy of 40 weeks they decided there was no reason to keep waiting because of his heart rate.  I went to the hospital at like 1:30 pm.  I had contractions every 3-5 minutes apart for about 2 hours and then my water broke at 10pm.  I got an epidural and they started the potocin to make the contractions stronger and closer together.  However Tyson's heart rate struggled as the contractions got more intense.  The doctor decided that since I was only dialated to 2 cm and I probably had at the least 8 hours ahead of me with contractions the doctor decided it was best to get Tyson out by C-section.  Tyson arrived at 1:11 am on April 8th.  When they pulled Tyson out they saw that the cord had been wrapped around his neck. This explains why his heart rate kept dropping. We are so blessed that he came when he did.  I got to briefly hold him while they sewed me up but they took him away fairly quickly.  Tyson had to be put on the C-pap machine that forced air into his lungs because he was working too hard to breathe and was grunting.  After two hours of the machine I was able to hold Tyson for a long time and look at his beautiful features.  We are so glad that he is a fighter and strong.  He has truly already blessed our lives and our marriage.  We love him so much and count our blessings everyday.  Tyson is feeding well.  He is starting to get into a "routine" of sleeping and eating.  I am recovering from the c-section but it has been rough.  Lots of pain especially when I laugh or cry : )  Tyson truly is adorable!

Tyson Neal Carlsen

April 8, 2008

1:11 am

7 lbs 7 oz

21 1/2 inches long