Zoe decided that Friday was her day. April 8, 2011 at 5:23, she flew into this world. Katharine had started contracting around 8:00 Thursday evening and went into the hard labor around 3 AM, before pushing her out a few hours later. Katharine, as always, was so incredible and amazing. We had a fun moment around 5:00 when Katharine told the hospital staff she was ready to push, and the doctor came and checked, and then kind of forcefully called nurses to come assist, saying "I mean I need someone - NOW," in that tone. We were surprised to have one of the doctors on rotation and not one of the midwives, but the delivery process went well and no interventions were needed to assist Zoe out.
Quinlan came to meet his new sister and spend some time holding her with his Mom.
It is pretty amazing to watch him experience being a big brother.
We were able to come home about 36 hours after the delivery. The hospital is amazing in that they are not very eager to let you leave. And as much fun as the nourishment room in the postpartum recovery area is, I like the idea of not trying to go back and forth between home and Q and the hospital with Zoe and Katharine. We were very lucky to have Grandma MJ down to be able to help Q out at home.
We are taking it easy and will be happy to see visitors in person or via skype. Feel free to call either of us if you are interested.
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