Well, I waited nearly two weeks for this little baby to come. During the waiting, I got to visit friends I do not get to see often....go to the International Cesarean Awareness Network conference...work on Midwives Alliance projects...sleep....get a pedicure along side my pregnant friend...
And then the day before I was supposed to leave, Melanie woke up and started having regular, short contractions. She was very surprised how quickly they picked up in intensity. I had explained to her that second babies often come much more quickly than first babies, but I don't think she believed me.
Now she does....Little 7 pound, 8 ounce Maddalena was born just 4 hours after her mama felt the first contractions. Those first moments after the birth, after any birth really, are treasures I will always cherish. My favorite thing to do just after a birth is to watch the faces of the mother and father. So many expressions can be seen there, so many emotions, all at the same time.
Thank you so much Melanie, Marco, Nicolo, and Maddalena for sharing your home and family life with me, and for letting me help you welcome this new baby girl.
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