Today is Thursday May 7th at approxmiately 9.15 a.m.. Alex is 3 days old. He gained a little bit of weight overnight which is great news. Alex is officially ready to go home, he was cleared by the pediatrician. Currently SB is waiting for her OB to come in, check her and hopefully the OB will clear SB to go home as well.
Funny video moment yesterday which I caught on camera. I was videotaping SB and Alex for a few minutes. At the end, I said bye to Sarah Beth and Alex. Sarah Beth said bye and Alex waved his little hand as his way of saying bye (his startle reflex kicked in- his arm went straight up in the air and went back down). We caught the precious moment on video. It was hilarious and we laughed for a long time.
I am interested to see on who is reading the blog. Please leave a comment or let me know via e-mail or facebook that you reading this. My e-mail is vladig01@hotmail.com . We will post more pictures soon and also we will be posting pictures on facebook in the next few days.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Alex's 3rd day- Also picture day
This is Vladi. Today is Wednesday May 6th. Alex is two days old. Alex is a heatlhy baby. Sarah Beth is breastfeeding him. At the moment he is losing a little bit of weight which is expected for breastfed baby. The nurses and lactation consultants say that mother and son are doing excellent with breastfeeding which is great.
Sarah Beth is recovering nicely from her C-Section. Alex and Sarah Beth are scheduled to be discharged tomorrow. We are all excited to take Alex home. Today I took a piece of clothing for the cats to smell. It seems that they almost know that Alex is suppose to come home tomorrow since we believe that the cats knew that SB was expecting.
Today was picture day at the hospital. We used that opportunity to put Alex in his first UK outfit and snapped some pictures from our camera afterwards. We hope Alex will become a UK fan like his mom and dad.
Here are some pictures of Alex in his UK outfit:
Sarah Beth is recovering nicely from her C-Section. Alex and Sarah Beth are scheduled to be discharged tomorrow. We are all excited to take Alex home. Today I took a piece of clothing for the cats to smell. It seems that they almost know that Alex is suppose to come home tomorrow since we believe that the cats knew that SB was expecting.
Today was picture day at the hospital. We used that opportunity to put Alex in his first UK outfit and snapped some pictures from our camera afterwards. We hope Alex will become a UK fan like his mom and dad.
Here are some pictures of Alex in his UK outfit:
Alex and me. Future UK fan.
This picture is Sarah Beth's favorite. This is the look that he gives when he is getting ready to breastfeed.
This picture is Sarah Beth's favorite. This is the look that he gives when he is getting ready to breastfeed.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Alexander's 2nd day- Post by Vladi
Today is Tuesday May 5th. Alexander is 1 day old. He is a bundle of joy for Sarah Beth, myself, our parents, Meredith and the rest of our families. My parents, Sarah Beth's dad and Meredith had to go back to Kentucky today, Sarah Beth's mom is staying with us for a few weeks to which Sarah Beth and I are thankful.
I stayed the night with Sarah Beth and Alex in her room overnight. Alex was crying/fussy most of the night after sleeping most of the day yesterday. I got two hours of sleep, Sarah Beth got only about 30 minutes. Sarah Beth is recovering well from her C-Section. She can already walk around some. The nurses are amazed that she is already walking around and is experiencing minimal discomfort.
We are very excited about everything. Sarah Beth asked me to thank everyone with the support and well wishes. Taking care of the baby is a lot of work but it is a rewarding I can not imagine my life without Alex. Sarah Beth intends to write a blog as soon as she is up to it. Here are more pictures of Alexander.
My parents and myself with Alex.
Sarah Beth's parents, Meredith and Sarah Beth with Alex.
I am with Alex in the Operating Room. One of Alex's first pictures.
Sarah Beth, myself and Alex during Sarah Beth's surgery (literally). First family picture.
Alex's picture- This was taken a few minutes after he was born. I think this was before Alex was cleaned up.
I stayed the night with Sarah Beth and Alex in her room overnight. Alex was crying/fussy most of the night after sleeping most of the day yesterday. I got two hours of sleep, Sarah Beth got only about 30 minutes. Sarah Beth is recovering well from her C-Section. She can already walk around some. The nurses are amazed that she is already walking around and is experiencing minimal discomfort.
We are very excited about everything. Sarah Beth asked me to thank everyone with the support and well wishes. Taking care of the baby is a lot of work but it is a rewarding I can not imagine my life without Alex. Sarah Beth intends to write a blog as soon as she is up to it. Here are more pictures of Alexander.
My parents and myself with Alex.
Sarah Beth's parents, Meredith and Sarah Beth with Alex.
I am with Alex in the Operating Room. One of Alex's first pictures.
Sarah Beth, myself and Alex during Sarah Beth's surgery (literally). First family picture.
Alex's picture- This was taken a few minutes after he was born. I think this was before Alex was cleaned up.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Experience this morning
This is Vladi again. Just thought I would share my experience.
We arrived a little after 6 a.m. to the hospital. We went immediately to the "baby" floor. The nurses started prepping Sarah Beth almost immediately and Sarah Beth was filling out the paperwork as well. At approximately 8 a.m. they took Sarah Beth to the Operating Room. The nurses indicated that they can take me to the OR in a few minutes after some procedures are done to Sarah Beth (epidural maybe). They called me to the OR in about 10-15 minutes. They had a chair set up for me where I could sit next to Sarah Beth. There was a big curtain set up between Sarah Beth's head and her stomach so Sarah Beth does not have to look and so I do not have to look. I wanted to look anyways and watched the surgery. After about 10 minutes Alexander came out of the stomach. They suctioned his lungs, cleaned him up and put him on a "heated table" (don't know the proper word for it). He started crying immediately. I was taking pictures of him. It was an unbelievable experience. Its hard to describe your feelings. I was walking back and forth from Sarah Beth to Alex, taking pictures of Alex, showing them to Sarah Beth. She is very excited. Sarah Beth was a trooper during the surgery. Than they instructed me to sit next to Sarah Beth and brought Alex to me. All three of us were right next to each other. I can't believe that Sarah Beth and I became parents and our parents became grand parents. It was amazing holding him at first. After the baby was born, the doctors started to stitch SB back. The whole surgery lasted approximately 45 mins-1 hour. At the end of the surgery, the nurses instructed me to go share the news with the family and at the mean time they will have Sarah Beth back at the recovery room/prep room. I walked out to my parents, SB's parents and Meredith. All of them jumped for joy. They told me that the hospital played a baby lullaby once Alex was born. I looked like a doctor/surgeon coming out with all my hospital gear. Each of them took an individual picture with me. I left them with the camera from which I took the pictures and went back to Sarah Beth and Alex. It is an amazing experience staying with Sarah Beth and Alex. I am so glad Alex is in our room with us. Overall the C-Section went great and SB is feeling great (considering that she is after surgery).
Currently (as of 3 p.m.) I am the only one here. My parents, SB's parents and Meredith are all out. Alex and Sarah Beth are currently resting. This is a perfect opportunity to reflect on your day and use the blog as a diary. Becoming a parent is an amazing experience.
Alex has big hands/feet for a baby. I think he will be tall once he grows up. I think he will be taller than me (I am about 6'3).
**For fellow facebook users like myself- I can not log in to facebook. For some reason the hospital has that website blocked. I will be sure to post pictures on facebook as well.
We arrived a little after 6 a.m. to the hospital. We went immediately to the "baby" floor. The nurses started prepping Sarah Beth almost immediately and Sarah Beth was filling out the paperwork as well. At approximately 8 a.m. they took Sarah Beth to the Operating Room. The nurses indicated that they can take me to the OR in a few minutes after some procedures are done to Sarah Beth (epidural maybe). They called me to the OR in about 10-15 minutes. They had a chair set up for me where I could sit next to Sarah Beth. There was a big curtain set up between Sarah Beth's head and her stomach so Sarah Beth does not have to look and so I do not have to look. I wanted to look anyways and watched the surgery. After about 10 minutes Alexander came out of the stomach. They suctioned his lungs, cleaned him up and put him on a "heated table" (don't know the proper word for it). He started crying immediately. I was taking pictures of him. It was an unbelievable experience. Its hard to describe your feelings. I was walking back and forth from Sarah Beth to Alex, taking pictures of Alex, showing them to Sarah Beth. She is very excited. Sarah Beth was a trooper during the surgery. Than they instructed me to sit next to Sarah Beth and brought Alex to me. All three of us were right next to each other. I can't believe that Sarah Beth and I became parents and our parents became grand parents. It was amazing holding him at first. After the baby was born, the doctors started to stitch SB back. The whole surgery lasted approximately 45 mins-1 hour. At the end of the surgery, the nurses instructed me to go share the news with the family and at the mean time they will have Sarah Beth back at the recovery room/prep room. I walked out to my parents, SB's parents and Meredith. All of them jumped for joy. They told me that the hospital played a baby lullaby once Alex was born. I looked like a doctor/surgeon coming out with all my hospital gear. Each of them took an individual picture with me. I left them with the camera from which I took the pictures and went back to Sarah Beth and Alex. It is an amazing experience staying with Sarah Beth and Alex. I am so glad Alex is in our room with us. Overall the C-Section went great and SB is feeling great (considering that she is after surgery).
Currently (as of 3 p.m.) I am the only one here. My parents, SB's parents and Meredith are all out. Alex and Sarah Beth are currently resting. This is a perfect opportunity to reflect on your day and use the blog as a diary. Becoming a parent is an amazing experience.
Alex has big hands/feet for a baby. I think he will be tall once he grows up. I think he will be taller than me (I am about 6'3).
**For fellow facebook users like myself- I can not log in to facebook. For some reason the hospital has that website blocked. I will be sure to post pictures on facebook as well.
Alexander has arrived!!!
This is Vladi. I am proud to announce that Alexander Vladimir Gomelsky was born on May 4th, 2009 at 8.35 a.m. He weighted 7 lbs 10 oz (3.47 kg) and was 21 inches (53.5 cms) at birth. Mom and baby are recovering. Here are a few pics:
There will be more pictures to come in the next few days so please stay posted.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
39 WEEKS!!! Alex Comes Tomorrow!!!
Our family has arrived! Papa Cook, Grammy Cook, Babushka Gomelsky, Dedushka Gomelsky, and Aunt Mere Mere arrived on Saturday. Tonight we took pictures of Vladi and Me with our last moments with my bump. These pictures were taken by Meredith-she is so creative with the camera. More pictures will come in the coming days. I will miss my bump but cannot wait to meet Alexander. He has been a great baby in my tummy. Of course I get tired but I am still very flexible and feel so good. When I have been out and about, people ask when I am due. I tell them Monday and they cannot believe I am out and don't look 9 months pregnant. At 9 months pregnant, I thought that I would be huge and not able to move. I feel so great that I don't even feel pregnant until Alex moves. I have had no swelling and I still have most of a belly button.
Thank you Alex for treating me so well inside my tummy and I know you will be a little Momma's Boy outside of my tummy. :)
Saturday, May 2, 2009
A Peek Into Alexander's Nursery
These words are over Alexander's Crib. This is how Vladi and I felt the moment we saw Alexander's first ultrasound.
(left below) The "A" picture frame is from my 2nd cousin-in-law, Tricia Barry Biagi, made for Alexander out of color pastels.
My mom made the curtains that give a beautiful blue tint to the walls when closed. My college roommate knitted the blue blanket for me on the blue glider and on the white wicker chair, my friend Sharon gave me the quilt (her mom made it for me). In the same chair, my friend Lois made me the chair pad. The quilt and chair pad match perfectly. My friend/co-worker, Rachel, made a soft fleece blanket for me also with his name on it. I will have a picture of him wrapped in that soon. I love how Alexander has so many special handmade items in his room.
My mom made the curtains that give a beautiful blue tint to the walls when closed. My college roommate knitted the blue blanket for me on the blue glider and on the white wicker chair, my friend Sharon gave me the quilt (her mom made it for me). In the same chair, my friend Lois made me the chair pad. The quilt and chair pad match perfectly. My friend/co-worker, Rachel, made a soft fleece blanket for me also with his name on it. I will have a picture of him wrapped in that soon. I love how Alexander has so many special handmade items in his room.
Vladi holding a teddy that his parents brought back from London, England and a baby koala that Ellen and Tom sent to us (they live in Australia now).
Vladi putting together the jumperoo for Alex.Meredith personalized the piggy bank for Alexander. The Mickey Mouse is from Disneyworld. My friend, Allison, got it on her honeymoon for Alexander. The UK frame will soon have a picture of Alexander and his Daddy in UK shirts. My Aunt Carole gave me the baby carriage at my Family Shower. The carriage was on her State Fair dessert that won 3rd place.
Haifa! What are you doing behind those curtains?!?! You know you can't be in Alexander's Nursery! Sneaky little girl!
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