May 7th has finally arrived. While we were due for May 14th, the hospital was booked solid and so our cesarean procedure was scheduled a week early. I can’t tell you how many pep talks I had with myself, my stomach, my unborn son, whatever higher being there is for me to make it May 7th. Work was absolutely crazy – even crazier than my last pregnancy if you can imagine that – and so I was so happy that Sebastien behaved and stayed put where he was until Mommy was ready to have him. And thank you to my wonderful supportive and patient husband who never questions my dedication to work and has been my rock and cornerstone despite all the challenges over the past year. I love you Laurent.

So off to NY Methodist Brooklyn Hospital we go. I’m told I can’t eat anything after 6am for our scheduled procedure at 4pm. Yeah right. So I have tea and a small piece of banana bread at 7:30am and try to hold out. We arrive at the hospital early around 1pm and I can’t. At the encouragement of my husband, I get a vanilla shake and we agree that we won’t say anything because what’s the harm it could do? It’s liquid. It’ll be out of my system, I’m not worried. =0)

Same procedure like last time, we check in and register, and we wait. And wait. And pass the time watching home movies on our tablet. Then we’re called in to be prepped and get in our sexy hospital wear. Must be the same fashion trends as last year because the pictures look pretty familiar.

And what happens after we’ve been thoroughly checked in? My husband tells the nurse that I had a milk shake. <dead pan stare> Yes he tells the nurse. And so now the anesthesiologist is considering pushing back the procedure because I might vomit. Really? You know I want to punch my husband in the face right? I know he meant well but more waiting? Luckily, my awesome OB is able to convince the team that we’re good to go and off to the OR we go. Sebastien Richard Mui (middle name Richard, last name Mui!!!!) is born on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 7:07pm with no complications and as scheduled. In and out we go. Weighing in at 6 pounds 13 ounces and 19 inches, he is slightly heavier and longer than Chloe but not by much.

Funny coincidence, the room that they put me in overnight is the SAME room I was in when Chloe was born, except we get the window side this time which is much nicer and much bigger. The family comes to visit as you can see but we’re only there a short while thanks to my OB who cleared me to go home Saturday afternoon.

Look at how silly Chloe is. What a personality. Wonder where she gets that from LOL.

The jury is still out as to who Sebastien looks like – I think it’s too early to tell. His eyes are lighter than Chloe’s eyes and his nose is a little bigger and he’s got these crazy long earlobes (very lucky in Chinese tradition – it means longevity). And when he sleeps, he’s got both arms up in the air just like Chloe did when she was little. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see who he looks like but I think he’s going to look pretty much like his big sister. More to come…