February 22, 2008 we welcomed a new addition to our family, Athen Bitner Harris. Born at 6:45 pm, 7 lbs 15 ounces and 20 1/4 inches long. Athen had a tramatic delivery that consisted of two vacuums and forceps. Because of this, 2 hours after he was born the nurse and doctor submitted him into the special care nursery for some good watching. They were concerned at first that something might be wrong with his oxygen and lungs, but after x-rays and tests everything appeared normal. By the time these results were back we found out that he was jaundice and he was also being x-rayed for reflux (which he does have). Friday night, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday Athen was in the nursery. He gave the nurses a run for their money with his very strong lungs but come to find out he just wanted to be held. Tuesday morning we had hopes of our little boy coming home, I stayed in bed trying to not become to anxious to call the hospital to find out. To my surprise the phone rang and the nurse informed me that he was being discharged!!! So he is now home in our arms and care with his bili blanket to still fight his jaundice. We enjoy every second that we can look at his handsome face and cuddle his small body. However since he was in the nursery the doctor has requested that we not take him out for 2 months due to flue season. Visitors also must be breif and healthy.
The very start of my labor, sure I was happy at the start it didn't hurt then! Tim was great to be by my side the entire time.
Okay now the contractions were starting to hurt...
Athen and Grandma Dorman right after he was born.
His first night in the nursery.... He loves his binki.
Daddy & Son bonding time...
Heading home from the hospital!!! YEAH!!
His first look at home.
