But I am sure you know already – if you follow me on social media, that is. Baby Mintz was born last Monday via emergency c-section. He’s technically pre-term, but he was bigger than the average 35-weeker when he was born at just over 6 lb!! I’m still getting used to the fact that I’m a parent, as is my husband.
Baby Mintz is two weeks old and is slowly learning how to be a baby (technically, he’s 37 weeks gestation, don’t forget – his actual due date is November 18). He was having a lot of trouble with the bottle for several days and the hospital wouldn’t let him go home until he could be on full time for 48 hours. It took him until Wednesday to start grasping the idea of taking a bottle for food (rather than a feeding tube) and we were able to go home on Friday. Thank goodness! I just can’t deal with hospitals anymore. At least we didn’t stopped having to commute to St. Catharines after the third day AND the Toronto hospital was subway accessible (though not our first choice). We are, however, very glad to have him home and look forward to spending much more time with him. Meanwhile, there’s MUCH MORE TO DO (e.g. making doctor’s appointments, looking for parent/baby programs – especially ones WELCOMING to parents who were never pregnant). I’ve also contacted two preschools (yes, I’m thinking that far in advance).
We’re glad we can spend much, much more time with him and caring for him in an environment which we find much more comfortable. My parents have been in daily to visit their grandson (and still getting used to being known as Poh Poh (my mom) and Gung Gung (my dad)). Adam’s parents will be coming in a few weeks. We’re going to be at this for the rest of our lives!
My husband and I would like to thank the staff at both St. Catharines General and Toronto East Hospital for their kindness and effort in caring for Baby Mintz and for showing us what to do! We were completely clueless (okay, maybe not CLUELESS – I’ve cared for children before – just not newborns) at the beginning and we’re slowly getting the hang of it now.
