20 February 2010

The wait is over


And it was really really worth it.

Gabriel was born on Monday, February 15, at 4:15 in the morning. My water broke on Sunday morning, and because labor didn't get going on its own, and because of the risk of infection if he wasn't out within 24 hours, I was induced. That was scary because of all the possible scenarios, but labor and delivery went so beautifully and peacefully that I still feel euphoric thinking about it.

More to come soon...I want to write down the whole birth story before I begin to forget things. I'm not sure yet whether I'll post it all here, but I hope I find time to get it written. Meanwhile, the cutest baby in the world is calling my name.

7 comments:

Mommy said...

Robin - He's beautiful! Congratulations.

Sara said...

seriously beautiful...congrats mama! and to papa too!
enjoy the next few sleepy, foggy, joy-filled weeks. drink it in!
love to you both.
-sara

lauren said...

félicitations! he's adorable!

lauren said...

félicitations! he's adorable!

Catanea said...

Oh, he is just beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! (We have some friends who are a Catalan/Estonian couple, and they chose "Gabriel", too. It works in many languages.) Congratulations to all three of you! Welcome Gabriel!

Astrid said...

Congratulations Robin!! Your beautiful baby prince have the same name as my nephew :) Love it!

Anonymous said...

Hello. And Bye.