Cyrus Samuel Adams

Well, it’s been 17 hours since Cyrus Samuel Adams arrived in the world—17 hours that the world has been holding its collective breath.  But all can relax, for all is well in the Adams Family. 

Cyrus (for thus shall he be called) made his appearance around 4:20am on Thursday, May 6 after an uncharacteristically difficult labor.  We saw one reason why when he came out face up (posterior).  The other reason quickly became apparent when we saw that he was a 9lb. 4oz. chunk. 

There was a little scare (at least for Dad) when after a few minutes Cyrus began to struggle with his breathing.  The medical staff bustled him off to the special/intensive care unit and placed all manner of tubes in his nostrils, throat and veins.  It was tough to see my little boy struggling so much.  But he quickly recovered and was back with his mom a few hours later.  As of last communication they were both bruised and tired but doing very, very well. 

I brought the girls up in the afternoon after Célia came home from kindergarten.  We bought some treats on the way and had a bit of a family celebration in the hospital room.  I guess you could say it was Cyrus’ very first birthday party. 

The girls loved seeing him.  Célia commented on his every move, literally, including REM as he slept. Sadie laid on the bed and insisted she had a ‘Baby Cyrus’ in her belly.  As evidence, she would lift up her shirt and stick out her tummy as far as she could. 

As you can see below, both girls are excited to have a little brother.  Célia seems ecstatic to have another child on which to practice her mothering skills.

And Sadie.....well, I think she just wants to eat him. 

It's been a long, eventful day. 

Good night from a proud father.