After Lunch

We've discovered that Emma's definitely a night-baby. She's awake and alert at night time, always wanting to be fed. But now, she's been fast asleep for about 2 hrs, after her bath. She had a good sponge bath today from her MOMMY today! ALL BY HERSELF!

This is Jess with her good friend, Ginny Otto. Ginny and Erica were by her side throughout the labor. I don't have Erica's picture on hand, so we'll just talk about Ginny for now. Ginny was Jess' birthing coach completely...even though she doesn't work in Labor & Delivery anymore! (She snuck away to be here for Jess... haha I hope none of your bosses are reading this, Ginny!!!)

She and Nurse Carly made sure that Jess was comfortable, and tried out all different positions to push, suggested Jess sit on the exercise ball to relieve some of the contractions' pain on her lower back, and also try out the cool labor tub (basically a very wide and deep bath tub to sit in to try and relieve and ease her pain...) Anyway, Ginny was also the official breathing coach and even sat behind Jess during the birth to provide her support to push. BASICALLY.. a human back cushion.. haha

I haven't been able to take pics of Jess/Emma with all of the awesome nurses, midwives, doctors, visitors, etc.. yet. But I'll definitely try to get them up soon...

PS. Emma's pediatrician says we should discharge after lunch time. No specific reason, but the doctor just wanted us to enjoy a good lunch first haha.... Lunch is Mexican themed today!

*Also, FYI, if you didn't know already, you can always click on any of the pictures to enlarge it in a separate window.*