More cuteness

I hope that satisfies the cuteness appetite in everyone for a while. :)

I would like to say this: Home birth ROCKS. Having Audrey here in our home where we were at ease and comfortable was everything we hoped it would be and then some. Our midwives were just incredible. Tosi and Rachel are both so skilled. For nearly all of the labor, they did what was necessary to keep Hosanna comfortable, and attended to her every need, all the while staying in the background and allowing us to experience the event as a couple. Then, when Audrey's head started coming out, they sprang into action, and skillfully helped Hosanna get the baby out. They were patient; they never panicked; and they reassured us that everything was normal even when they were working very quickly to take care of Audrey right after she came out.

When Audrey came out and was healthy, Hosanna and I both cried with relief and happiness. The weight of waiting to see what would happen just lifted from our shoulders. Finally, we could relax and just enjoy being parents again.

Also, the postpartum care has been magnificent so far as well. Tosi came by yesterday and checked both mom and the baby. She talked to Hosanna at length about the experience and reassured us both, again, that everything was going well.

So I would like to give a HUGE shoutout to the midwives at Birthstream (www.birthstream.com) and thank them immensely for the magnificent experience they gave us. What a blessing.