Mairin and Aidan arrived yesterday, March 11th at 3:30 p.m. via c-section. M and the babies are healthy. M is sore and said she feels "crappy and happy."
We wanted to avoid another "M" in the household, but we found her name after a long search and it just seemed perfect. Mairin in Gaelic means "longed for child." Oh how true. Aidan means "Little fiery one." OR my alternative meaning is "Chutzpah"- something I hope both our children (when appropriate) posess. The photos are Aidan, Mairin (prounced like Mare-in), and the duo.
We arrived at the hospital at midnight on Monday. The hospital kept calling and pushing us back as they were overcrowded. Long story short- when we arrived at the L&D- the place was packed. M was asked to sit in a waiting room while some were in active labor. She sat between a Republican TV Talking head (who appeared on Larry King the other evening) and a 17 year-old foster kid (we overheard) who was loudly moaning in pain during contractions. Only in New York.
Once we got in our private labor room the experience improved. Our nurse was a funny woman from Alabama and the doctor was also wonderful. After about 9 hours of labor, it appeared that Mairin was blocking her brother from turning and allowing him to start the downward departure. There was the obligatory scare when people come rushing in and scare the shit out of you. Around 2pm Mairin's heart-rate dropped suddenly and they thought she might be in distress. Turns out she was fine just bouncing all around and uh- some other medical terminology I missed while studying the face of our doctor while having a mini-stroke.
A c-section was strongly suggested and we were on board. It was amazing to hear Aidan screaming when he came out and followed by Mairin about 2 minutes later. Wow what an amazing moment. M was a champ during the entire experience.
Oh yeah- Aidan is 6 lbs. and 12 oz and Mairin is 5 lbs 9 oz.
M will remain in the hospital for a few more days. We thought best if I come home tonight, feed the cat and try to sleep.
ps. Word from M's anesthesiologist is that Gweneth Paltrow was a cool, down-to earth, low maintenance patient.
7 comments:
Congratulations!!! I love the names!
I hope M is feeling ok. I did my C on a friday at 1230 in the morning and was kicked out by sunday morning. It's nice that M has a few more days to recover! I hope she is recovering well. As much as it sucks, you both need sleep right now. So going home is a good idea.
When can Mairin and Aidan and Madeline and Avery play (M&A and M&A!)
Oh, they are beautiful and it's so nice to get up early and hear this good news. Great names! Congratulations to all 4 of you!
Congrats Mommy's!
hi mary fox. this is chris bird. (leo moreton's ex boyfriend... or should i have just said friend... ugh with the awkward social re-introductions.)
anyway... i just read your whole blog. and CONGRATUf**kinLATIONS! your babies are beautiful and perfect, as are their names.
you are a really good funny writer. i admire the willingness to make your life and experience so availible. and did i mention you are really funny?
anyway... i always very much liked you and i wanted to say that i am so so happy for you and that THANK GOODNESS someone is having a baby who actually SHOULD have a baby. (IE one who is unique and smart, who can actual help to shape better people, as opposed to narcissistic breeders who only seek to fulfill their social status slash statistical prerogative)
((everyone loves really alienating blog comments here... right?))
anyway, a lot of love and good thoughts from me to you and your partner and the perfect babies.
xoxo chris
Hello! My partner Susanne works with our mutual friend Rebecca L. down here in DC and she just sent us your website! First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your beautiful son and daughter! They are gorgeous! Rebecca mentioned that you read our blog sometimes and we are honored. Perhaps we can all meet up someday? Again, best of luck with your new family. We look forward to following your adventures! -Monica
wonderful, thoughtful names! congratulations on your new family - the title for today is certainly appropriate. I am sure you will find that they were worth waiting for.
Congratulations on your beautiful son & daughter. My wife & I have 9 yr. old boy/girl twins, and I have enjoyed reading about your journey in bringing your little ones to the world. Best wishes to you both!
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