It really WAS a happy Thanksgiving!
The bad news? Q and I didn’t get any turkey or stuffing yesterday. The good news? We got a baby instead! I hope to post a longer version of the story later (when I’m not so tired) but for now I’ll say that Sesame (official name: Zoe Alisabel Browdy, weight: 7 lbs 3 oz, height: 21 in) was born yesterday at 11:11 PM. We got to the hospital around 3 PM (after several hours of watching football and trying to determine whether I was really in labor), and I started the pushing process around 8 PM. My pre-epidural experience totally stunk, but after the anesthesiologist – my new best friend – came, things were fabulous. And I learned that what all moms have told me is true: you really DO forget about the pain when you meet the baby. I was completely in awe when the nurse plunked Zoe on my belly; it was the most amazing moment of my life! (And this comes from a person who never considered herself very maternal!) Other highlights include watching her sleep (which she’s done a lot of), and watching Q – a total natural – snuggle with her.
All in all, the experience has been like nothing I could have imagined – and I would do it again in a heartbeat. We can’t wait for everyone to meet her. We’re going to be posting Day 1 pictures in the gallery to the right soon. For now, here are also a few of our faves.
-M
November 24th, 2006 20:04
Yay! Yay! Yay!!! I can’t tell you how happy I am for you. I told you the epidural could be magical!! I am so glad, and eager to hear more about the adventures of Zoe!!
K
November 24th, 2006 20:14
You did it!!!
Congratulations and Mazel Tov!!!
Welcome to sweet, little Zoe!
I can hardly wait to talk to you!
XOXO-MA
November 24th, 2006 20:41
I saw her first hand and I can say with confidence that she looks like a little albino Yoda. The Force is strong in her!
Star Wars references aside, she’s adorable and strong and curious and precious…she’ll make a great quarterback someday! I’m a happy (tired) uncle. :-)
November 24th, 2006 21:29
I love that last picture showing just bit of Zoe’s curly hair. :-)
Both mother and baby looked absolutely beautiful last night. You did such a great job, Michelle.
November 25th, 2006 16:20
I love the pics of all three of you! What a beautiful addition to your family. I’m really looking forward to seeing you and meeting Zoe in person! I’m already enjoying my new title of “Zoe’s aunt” and I’m looking forward to all that it entails.
love, sandy
November 26th, 2006 15:36
Yay! Better than apple pie, pumpkin pie and pecan pie. It’s a sweetie pie!!
congrats/mazel tov.
November 27th, 2006 06:57
YAY Zoe!!!
Can I just say that if we are playing Price is Right style (and who doesn’t?) I TOTALLY won the bet on Zoe’s birth time.
Pay up everyone. Half of all proceeds got to Zoe’s college fund.
November 27th, 2006 08:33
Congrats on your little butterball turkey!! I can’t wait to meet her!!!!
Margarita =)