3 days old and you were starting to smell so we had to give you a bath. This was an exciting time for me as I enjoyed bathing your sister and watching her kick around.
You really didn't like getting undressed and you hate it when your mother or I wipe your bottom so I wasn't to sure how you were going to handle a clean and then being dried.
You got into the bath pretty easily and seemed to really enjoy relaxing on your back. Of course your sister had to come in and watch and she was very interested in how little you were and your little penis. She kept looking at it and saying "Jack Pe-nus".
After about 3min you started getting grumpy so we pulled you out. As expected you hated being dried but one you were back in your clothes you were very happy and relaxed.
Your second bath was a lot better and you stayed in kicking around for about 5 minutes. Getting dresses was a lot quicker and you didn't seem to cry as much.
It took a just a couple of days to finally lock in a name for you. Your mother and I both felt it was a bit harder to decided this time. Not sure why.
Once we got to see you we realised that you were a big strong boy and needed a name that would reflect that. I went through all of the All Black front row names to see if any of them were a good fit. We though about calling you John and Thomas but neither of them really fit well.
Finally we decided on Jack. You are going to be named Jack and be our little pirate.
Meaning & History
Derived from Jackin (earlier Jankin), a medieval diminutive of JOHN. It is often regarded as an independent name. During the Middle Ages it was very common, and it became a slang word meaning "man". It was frequently used in fairy tales and nursery rhymes, such as 'Jack and the Beanstalk', 'Little Jack Horner', and 'Jack Sprat'.
Gender: MMeaning of Jack: "God is gracious"Origin of Jack: English, diminutive of JohnJack's Popularity in 2014: #2
Today you had lots of visitors and lots of action.
You had your granparents visit early in the morning and meet your sister for the first time. We then discovered you were having a little trouble breathing so sent you back to hospital for observations. At 4pm they said you were all ok and yet us head back to Waterford Birthing Centre. That night Uncle Chris and Aunty Chontel popped in for a quick visit and a little hold.
We were booked in for Wednesday at 8am. We were all ready and headed up to the hospital where we expected them to take your mother through to the birthing suit and get the process going. Upon arrival we were told that they were very busy with other births and because you were so happy in there that we could go home and wait for a phone call to come in.
So home we went.
Any waited we did.
Finally at 7pm we decided that the hospital wouldn't be calling and that we really needed some dinner. You mother really wanted Roast Pork with cracking and apple sauce.
Murphy's Law: Just after she had finished and was feeling really fill we got the phone call to head up and that your mother was going to be induced. I remember her saying "Great, I'm going to vomit that pork up later". And she did.
By 9pm we were at the hospital and the next hour was all about getting ready. Finding a bed, having a lure put in, pumping up the yoga ball.... and for me counting down to midnight when my new xbox game was being released. Yes little one... Dad had planned on being at the midnight release.
At 10pm they decided it was time to pop your mums waters and get this show on the road. It was a pretty quick process and it was really time to meet you. I was starting to get excited and nervous. Your mother on the other hand was beginning to remember the pain that labour was. "Oh man, I remember this part, and it hurts".
Your mum was in great spirits and begun to work hard on getting ready for you arrival. Things started to progress really well and I don't think your mum new just how well she was doing.
You were also working really hard and the midwife, Leanne, kept a close eye on you heart rate but you were a super star. We spent a bit of time in the shower as the hot water felt nice and helped with the pain of the contractions.
By 1am on Thursday morning your mum was really feeling like she needed to push. I knew that I was finally going to be meeting you soon and started to get really excited. Both you and your mum were doing so well working hard to make the delivery as easy as it could be. As with your sister the best spot for her was on the toilet. Just like your sister you were almost born sitting on the loo. The midwife knew that you were going to be big and said "You can't birth on the toilet, this baby is to big for me to catch."
How true that was.
By 2:45am you were so close. You mum was really working hard and you were about to be born on the bathroom floor.
3:08am and for the first time I got to see you and your little chunky cheeks. Both midwives were so impressed with how big you are and how well your mother did.
You were due to arrive on the 6th of November. We are now Monday a week later (42.3).
I've always said your mums womb service must be to good.
It has been another tough time waiting for you to make an appearance. Lots of visits and phone calls and we are very excited. Last week we tried to get them to pop your mums waters to start the labour process but they advised us not to.
Anyway we are sitting up at the hospital having a check up on your movements and heart rate.
