Leo at 1 day old
1 week old
2 weeks old
3 weeks old
4 weeks old
5 weeks old
6 weeks old
7 weeks old
Many people tried to prepare me for the abundance of love that would accompany the birth of our son. I can honestly say that words cannot describe the deep immediate love Jonathan and I had for Leo just seconds after seeing him. It's so amazing, I find myself wanting to run to every pregnant woman and share with them the joy of being a parent.
Many people have asked if I would do the water birth again...my answer is yes, yes and yes. Jonathan and I were so pleased with everything, we haven't one single complaint about the whole journey. I will also recommend my midwife until I'm blue in the face. :)
Labor went rather fast and before I knew it, the little guy was just minutes away from taking his first breath. I have also had many friends ask why I chose to deliver Leo naturally. To sum up my many reasons, I would have to say that I truly believe we, as women, were created to do such a thing...be a nurturing caring vehicle to bring babies in to the world. I don't think God made any mistakes with our make up, our tenacity, our fight, strength and love to be in charge of such a task. I don't think labor is something to be feared, but truly, to be embraced.
I personally want to thank everyone, friends, family, co-workers and strangers for your faithful support. Cards, gifts, calls, emails and visits. Wow! We could have done it without you, but it would have been miserable :)
We love doing life with you.
