You made your appearance to the world one week ago today. You were due on a Tuesday but the Saturday before I decided I was ready to meet you. I got a prenatal massage from a massage therapist who swore she could get the process started. My skepticism for it's effectiveness was proved wrong when an hour after the massage contractions began. The contractions started slow but quickly became 7 minutes apart. We had plans to take your sister to a birthday party that afternoon. At that time the contractions were 5 minutes apart. I felt pretty confident that we had a little time, so we ventured across town to the party. I quickly realized that it's hard to socialize with people when you are having contractions every 5 minutes. After less than an hour we decided to go home and monitor the contractions a little more closely. The timing was perfect. We were able to put your sister to bed (Nonna was ready to stay the night with her). Right after she was in bed, the contractions became very strong and 3 minutes apart. It was then that I decided it was time to head to the hospital.
I was 6 cm dilated when we arrived at the hospital. I learned my lesson from your sister's birth and decided to get an epidural early on in the process. There was only one little problem, the epidural didn't take. That's right. It didn't take. So after 45 minutes (and not much time before your arrival) the doctor's tried it a second time. By that time, it was too late, you were ready for your appearance. Had I known I was going to have a mostly natural birth I would have prepared for it a little bit more. Fortunately you came quickly and easily.
After knowing you only a week, your easy going personality seems to fit the way you came into the world. You still sleep most of the time and prefer to nap when laying on Mommy or Daddy. For the moments when you are awake your eyes are open wide and you turn to every little sound. You are a quiet observer that seems to be taking in the world. Lily likes to bring toys into your vision and label them for you. You look like you are hanging on her every word. You have this sweet light brown/blondish hair and look so different than Lily did at your age. I'm trying to treasure these first few sleepy months. There is nothing better than napping with you in my arms.
Love,
Mommy
