Time for Gavin's first nursing. It's amazing how badly we flailed getting him nursing consistently.
Godmother Kassia and Martin screwing around. What a couple of dorks!
Early morning, almost 24 hours before the birth, Kathryn still has a sense of humor.
As always we've scheduled another one of our big life events on a beautiful…
As always we've scheduled another one of our big life events on a beautiful…
All packed up and ready to go to the birth center. We'd done a trial run about a week ago when Kathryn's blood pressure had spiked unusually high. Fortunately…
Now, a few hours later, we're on the futon. Martin is pushing into the small of Kathryn's back since that seems to be comforting.
At this point our doula,…
At this point our doula,…
We've now arrived at the birth center. The clock on the wall says 10 o'clock, nearly 24 hours since labor began. Another 7 to go!
Here's some teamwork in action!
Kathryn and Martin smiling after hearing Gavin's first cries, bellowed out only seconds after being born.
Kathryn was completely aware of everything going on…
Kathryn was completely aware of everything going on…
Gavin thinking, "I wonder how red I can make my head?"
