Silvy
Most would say that giving birth was the hard part. They are wrong. It was going to happen afterward that is going to be the hard part. Goof and I have to figure out if we can parent together and make our relationship work. It is still in the beginning stages and when you add a new baby to the mix. Everything could go to hell and I could lose Goof and be a single parent. That was the original plan anyway. So it will be alright. I could do that. I still have everything in place for that to happen. But the loss of Goof and little Anthony’s, Ant for short, father. I will deal with that tomorrow. Right now I just want to hold my son again. Gena hasn’t brought him back yet.
Mary helped me change out of my gown to a clean one after making sure all the birth fluids were cleaned off me I’m still pretty numb from the epidural.. Dad stepped outside while this was happening. I had just laid back down when Goof and my dad walked in. Goof came and sat beside me. “ Everyone says to congratulate you and they can’t wait to see Ant. Most are going to give us time and will wait until we go home.” Goof said. “ Most?” I asked. “ Lilly.” is all Goof said. It was all he needed to say. I figured she wouldn’t leave until she checked on me and the baby. “ Tony, is your wife going to hog our son or what?” Goof asks impatiently. I giggle at him but I know how he feels. I swear it has been hours since Gena took the baby.
I’m about to calm him and explain what Gena is doing but I don’t have to. Gena walks in with Ant in her arms and another nurse trailing behind her with a bassinet. “ Calm down Daddy. I have you little man right here. He had a good bath and a check-up. Now he is hungry.” Gena says as she places him in my arms. I don’t care who is in the room I lowered one side of my gown exposing myself and positioned Ant. It took some coaxing and a little help from Gena but after five minutes Ant finally latched on and went to town. I lean back and close my eyes. I can feel Goof looking at me so I open my eyes and see him looking at me adoringly. He doesn’t say anything just kisses my forehead and holds us the best he can in the small bed.
“ Now for Anthony’s results. He is perfectly healthy weighing in at six pounds four ounces. He is twenty-one inches long. And no adverse issues from the cord.” Gena said as she leaned into my dad’s arms. I’m relieved to know there are no problems from the cord being around his neck and no oxygen deprivation. After Ant finished eating and was burped it was time for my dad to hold him. It was fun to watch my dad holding my son. “ Hey, little man. I’m your Pops. Welcome to the family.” Dad said. So Dad is going with Pops. For the last couple of weeks, he has been bouncing around grandparent names trying them out. “ And I am your Grams. You will meet your Uncle Xavier later.” Gena said. Huh, I didn’t think she would go with a grandparent title. I guess I was wrong.
When Ant needed a diaper change Dad handed him back to me. " Goof, can you hand me a diaper and the wipes?" I asked as I laid Ant down on the bed between my legs. I grab the blanket to unwrap him but Goof stops me. " Wait, babe. You have had a long stressful day. I know you are in pain and need rest. Let me do it." Goof says as he gently picks Ant off the bed.
Goof places Ant in the bassinet and then grabs what he needs. " Goof, do you need any help?" Gena asks nervously. Goof looks up as he unwraps the baby. " I'm good, Gena. Thanks. With all the kids running around the clubhouse I have changed a few diapers." I watched Gena relax a little. It was cute she was worried. Then she smirked, " You do know to be careful with boys, right?" Goof chuckles " Oh yeah, I know all about that. The first time I saw it happen Tank was changing Bastian." Speaking of Tank the door opens after a timid knock and in come Tank, Lilly, and Harley. " Yep, Bastian got me good. Goof was laughing so hard he fell off the bar stool he was sitting on." Tank told us. Goof carefully opens the diaper " But you aren't going to spray me are you little man." Ant has his legs going crazy and has started fussing. " I know buddy. I getting it." Goof said trying to soothe him.
Tank shakes his head and laughs " As I recall I told you that one day it was going your turn." Lilly starts laughing " What was it you said?" Lilly taps her chin and says " Oh, I remember. You said no way no how. It would take on a hell of a woman for me to have kids with." Goof has wiped Ant up, has the new diaper under him, and was getting ready to fasten it when he said " You are right I did say that. And I did find one hell of a woman to have my kids. Who knew she was under my nose this entire time." " I did. I have always known Silvy to be an incredible woman. She has to be to put up with you." Lilly said. That got me laughing. Lilly walked over to me. She leaned down and pressed a kiss to my forehead. " How are you doing my friend? Can we get you anything?" Typical Lilly always looking out for me even though I'm older than her. " I'm good, Lilly. I'm not even in any pain right now. And I have Goof if I do need something. Or any of the nurses working. Don't fret." I told her. Harley places his paws on the bed and nudged my hand. I lifted my hand and scratched his head " Hey, Harley."
If I ever get a dog I want it to be just like Harley. He is Lilly's seeing-eye dog and does his job well but he goes beyond that. When he is off duty he is protective of all the kids and plays with them. I have seen all the babies learning how to walk with Harley by their side and falling on him. " Clean diaper, bundled up and ready to meet Aunt Lilly," Goof said lifting Ant. Tank helps Lilly take a seat and Goof takes the baby to her. Am I worried about Lilly holding our son since she is legally blind? Not. Lilly has two kids of her own and with the help of Harley and Tank, they do just fine raising them. For the most part, Lilly can see shapes and colors just not defining features. Lilly holds her arms out and Goof gently places the baby in her arms. Lilly runs a finger along Ant's cheek. " Hello, sweet boy. I'm your Aunt Lilly. I'm the most important Aunt out of all your Aunts. This big guy behind me is you, Uncle Tank." Lilly said.
" Welcome to the Reckless family kid." Tank says. Lilly looks up at us. " He is perfect you two. Goof you did well." Goof shakes his head " I hardly had anything to do with it. Silvy did most of the work growing him and bringing him into the world. I just helped." Ant starts to fuss but instead of giving him back like most people do Lilly hums to him and rocks. Not of the kids can resist when Lilly sings. I guess I couldn't either because my eyes started to get heavy and the last thing I heard was Goof telling me to get some rest and he would be right there.