Hospital Pictures

Here are some photos that Mike took during our time at the hospital.

When we first got to the hospital, I was shown to “High Risk 1” and given a bunch of drugs… and jello!  We were later moved to a nicer, more spacious Labor & Delivery room.

After many, many hours of labor, Michaela was born at 12:17 a.m. on 12/12/09.

She weighed 7 1/2 pounds.

Daddy, as you can tell, was thrilled.

The nurses brought her over and we had some skin-to-skin bonding time.

Later, in our recovery room, Michaela and I took a little cat nap.

Michaela was jaundiced and had to go under the “bili lights” in the nursery.  They gave her some very fashionable shades to protect her eyes.

Our first family photo!  I was sooo tired, as you can tell, and still being monitored very closely (note the blood pressure cuff).

The outfit Michaela wore to go home is the same outfit Mike wore home from the hospital 33 years ago.

Finally!  After six days in the hospital, I was wheeled out.  I’m not sure I’ve ever been so happy.