Welcome to the world Tyler!

On April 9, 2012 ~ Little Tyler James Livingston came into the world @10:37am, weighing 7lbs 13oz and 21 inches long.

He was born via c-section, this time it was a scheduled one. Upon arriving at the hospital, the anesthesiologist came to see us. He explained that with my first c-section the epidural only had worked because it had 22 hours to kick in. With my second c-section, it didn't have enough time to kick in.. and so the ended up do the general anesthesia. With my condition, they aren't able to give me the same medication as they normally would for a c-section, and they can't give it as fast. He gave me the option to try to keep me awake, or just put me under the general anesthesia. He recommended the general, but I really wanted to hear the first little cry of my baby.. so I wanted to at least try. And let me tell you this.. it wasn't an easy process.

Most babies can be born via c-section within 5 minutes of the first cut. It took almost an hour to get little Tyler out. Why? The anesthesia wasn't working. They gave me the medication as planned, but I could still feel... much more than I care to share. They ended up using local anesthesia.. continually injecting lidocane into my belly.. even just squirting inside occasionally. And it still hurt. But my beautiful baby boy was born with a soft deep cry letting me know it was all okay in that moment.

Even after all of that, my recovery has been much easier this time around. I was up 'taking laps' around the department the day I had him. But of course the anesthesia decided to work just in my left leg, so I looked like a gimp hobbling around. haha! But I knew I had to get myself up and moving earlier so I could come home and adequately take care of all my boys.

Life with three little boys? Little Tyler is just barely a week old, but I sure have a good idea of what life is going to be like around our home. And you know what? As crazy as it sounds, and as crazy busy as it's been.. I absolutely love it and wouldn't want it any other way. I know Tyler was suppose to be a part of our family. - And we all love him so much already, more and more every day actually - and I love it! When we first brought him home, I thought it would be the hardest transition on Blake, considering he loves his mommy's attention - and has always called himself the 'baby'. But nothing will ever let me forget how the boys reacted when they first met Tyler.

Jack came right down to him in his basket.. and gently starting stroking his belly as if he was the most delicate thing in the world. You could see Jack's protective nature, it was really neat to see. Blake got really excited and kept saying, "Baby! Baby!". He wanted to hold him right away. He has wanted to hold him ever since, many times a day. When he does hold him, he just says in his cute voice, "Hi baby. Hi baby." And sometimes he continues to tell us where his eyes and nose are. Haha. They both are excited to have their little brother here. The transition has went very smooth so far. I hope they keep seeing just how amazing this little guy really is.

Tyler has been a great baby. I just love the newborn stage, and love holding him constantly. The only time he ever really cries (which is next to nothing) is when he needs burped. Which makes sense, that would make me sad too! It was funny, because yesterday he made just a little small cry - and since he doesn't do that much, Jack asked, "What was that?" haha. A couple of nights ago he only woke up twice and went back to sleep right after he ate. Then last night only once! Hope this keeps up!

I love my little family so much. I love being in a house filled with boys, as crazy as that may sound. With each baby our house fills with more love, and it's the most incredible thing in the world to be a mommy. <3