We are so pleased to announce the birth of our second son Lucas Joseph. Lucas was born April 11, 2013 at 8:31am at 7lbs 8oz and 20 inches long. He was born via repeat C-section and is a beautiful, calm happy baby boy.
Going into the last few days of pregnancy and all the anticipation leading up to the delivery was one of those times where I tried to stay busy. I worked remotely the first few days I was home and then tried to prepare all of the little things that needed to be done. My dad came in the Sunday before and my mom arrived the night before Lucas was born. We had our traditional Lawry's dinner the night before and tried to get as much sleep as one could possibly get prior to the next day. I was to check into the hospital at 6am for my 8am surgery time. Everything went smooth and the outcome is priceless.
While in post-op, my doctor came in to talk with us and make sure all was going well when he informed us they had found my uterus was very thin (see-through thin) from my previous incision and eluded it was a good thing I never went into labor as there's no saying what could have happened during the labor process and if my uterus would have been able to withstand the pressures of labor. Following this statement, he concluded with "that's why I don't do v-bacs". If I was 99.9% sure we were done having kids after Lucas, this news assured me I was 100% sure. Just the thought of what could have happened scares the hell out of me and I feel very blessed to have 2 beautiful children after 2 very good pregnancies. The Acker Baby Bakery is now closed.
Leo has been absolutely wonderful with Lucas. He always wants to kiss him and hug him. We have to remind him to be gentle but he's been outstanding and we think he loves being a big brother. I tell Leo all the time how cool Lucas thinks he is.
I've had the luxury of having my family here since delivery. They've been so great with cooking dinners, cleaning the house and taking care of us. I'm very much going to miss them when they leave and am looking forward to heading back to Colorado this summer to be with them.
