Zeta & Aurelia by the birth pool
Jake rubs my back during a contraction. (7-8cm, between 8 & 9AM)
I've moved to the water. Jake holds my hands during a contraction.
Contractions getting stronger.
Resting.
Meanwhile, the girls hunt for "doodle-bugs" with their Papa.
Zeta's doodle-bug
9:39 AM. Baby is born!
Happy big sister looks on as baby nurses.
Aurelia becomes a big sister, too.
Blackberry messages have begun.
Aurelia's Papa reads a story on the porch.
Proud Daddy & big sister with our new baby girl.
Grandma with Jake, Zeta, & our new baby
Ready to cut baby's cord.
Jake cuts the cord.
Jake weighs the baby - 9 lb 14oz!
welcome baby message on the driveway.