Dec 8, 2008: Mia arrives!

My water broke on Sunday around 2 pm, so Neil and I headed to Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego and I was admitted around 7 pm. I tried to get some sleep, however with all the staff coming in to check on you every hour, that really isn't possible. So, at around 11 pm I got my drugs and went from 2 cm dilated to 10 in less than 2 hours. Mia was born at 5:27 am on Monday morning - 8 days early; just like Andrew.

Mia weighed 8 lbs, 5 oz and was 21 1/2" long. She has beautiful blue eyes, lots of hair and big hands. Neil and I are delighted with her. We are so blessed to have a healthy baby girl. Welcome to the world, little one!
















Once in our room we can relax. There are no well-baby nurseries here, so Mia was with us the whole time. It was good, however difficult. It's been 10 years since I've taken care of a newborn and it feels like I'm starting from the beginning.








































Neil gave Mia her first bath and got her dressed. He did so well for a new Dad and I'm so proud of him. He was with me the whole time throughout my labor and delivery, despite his dislike of needles and blood. He watched Mia being delivered and it was so amazing to him. He is so happy that he was able to be there and watch his little girl come into the world.