halloween

The realization that it was Halloween barely registered in our sleep deprived zombie brains today. I'm sure the parents out there can understand how low on the list of priorities finding a costume for a six day old baby who sleeps during the day and parties all night is. Nevertheless, it seemed a shame to let the opportunity go to waste, so without further ado, I give you ... FUTURE ZOE

Christa and Stephanie coming to help!

And to continue the much appreciated work of bringing us food (oh and to play with snd coo over the baby of course). I actually hadn't anticipated how helpful it is to have people (friends, family) bring meals by .. it really helps a lot, especially with chloe out of commission and requiring upped caloric intake. I'm definitely going to do that for any friends who have babies in the future.

Doctors appointment

Zoe is gaining weight after losing a bit in the first few days (normal) and she is back up to 8 lbs, 8 oz. Here's some pictures of the little butter ball from today

Zoe's first earthquake

and she maintained admirable sangfroid

ergh

first night alone with the baby, and the little thing is still apparently on a nocturnal schedule.

Just got back home

We got kicked out of the hospital this afternoon, laden with diapers, ointments and a lot of frequently contradictory advice. We got home to discover that the grandparents had put up balloons and welcome posters at out place, and our neighbor had even built us a table and left me a couple of beers! I've been running around trying to find places for all of the little baby-related things.

Also, I'm not sure if this is normal, but I'm feeling a tad sleepy now.

some photos

OK, I promise this won't become the Zoeblog, but here are a few more pictures:

More zoe

Zoe

ZZN!

zoe, 8 lbs, 12 oz (yes, you read that right) was born at 16:06 by C section. The mother and daughter are both doing great. Thanks for everyones support!

c section scheduled

thanks everyone! Chloe is doing a lot better now and pushing like a champ!

the epidural

after 57 hours of labor, Chloe was just in too much pain to continue without an epidural. They put it in a little while ago and Chloe is sleeping now. Wish us luck!

epidural just went in

Back at hospital

6 cm 100% effaced. We are getting admitted!

leaving for hospital

just called the hospital

And they recommended staying home for as long as possible. Unfortunately, the lower dose of morphine hasn't really helped chloe this time and she hasn't been able to sleep.

mmmm dopo takeout

no speck pizza tonight though :(

going home again

only 3.5 cm

back to the hospital

we're heading back to the hospital in ten minutes again