well, here I am. I have arrived. I wasn't sure exactly how I was going to make it into the world but I did. Mom had a long labor but she says I'm worth every moment. She's glad I am here. She was ready for me to come out. I heard her voice while I was in the womb so when I came out, I recognized her. Dad met me too-he sounded familiar and once I was held by him, i was at home.
My time in the hospital was nice. I was in the room with mom and dad the whole time except when they had to do a few routine tests on me. Mom was a little drugged the first day but she held and fed me a lot. I even had my first poop in the hospital! Dad was the lucky winner who changed my first diaper. It was sticky and black and hard to clean up. But I hear all babies do this, so I am not embarrassed.
On Monday the 16th, the doctors and nurses told me I could go home with mom and dad. I was a little bummed to leave the hospital - it was like a hotel! - and get in the car seat but once I was in, I was as content as could be. I even fell asleep on my way home. Mom and dad made a place for me and I feel right at home. I am so happy to be out of mom's body and here now!
