Day 1

After a few night's sleep - Jax is back at it... for those that have been asking, here's a quick labor summary:

- Erratic contractions started at 2am

- Became regular at about 8am

- Doctor's office at 11am

- Intense contractions at 12pm

- Admitted to "baby floor" at 3pm

- (Blessed) epidural about 4:30pm

- Started pushing a little before 9pm

- Arrived at 10:44pm

Brooke pushed like a champ and even gave some charity laughter to my jokes when I tried to lighten the mood inbetween contractions. Kimn (grandma) was a rock in making sure that Brooke was comfortable.

All of the grandparents are getting in some baby time while Jax learns to nurse today.... and we're looking forward to some visits from friends. Brooke is holding down food and has hopefully (and finally) put the many many weeks of nausea behind her!

Jack's feet and hands are losing the blue tone. He has my long dexterious toes and fingers. He has barely uttered a peep thus far. He's a good sleeper thus far -- living a Ryan Cronin lifestyle, really.

Kevin