It's 3am and things have finally quieted down enough for me to pen this quick announcement to you all. Shu and I are happy to announce that baby Sage Grace Baty arrived on the scene two nights ago on Wednesday, June 1st at 8:14pm. Because of Sage's extraordinary size Shu got to enjoy 2-1/2 hours of pushing in labor before our delivery team finally all agreed to move the party to the operating room for a Cesarean procedure. As promised she was born in the top 5% for weight (9 pounds, 8 ounces) and top 5% for length (21.5 inches)!
The last 48 hours have been non-stop getting to know Sage's unique personality. We've learned that she cannot get enough to eat as she can eat for an hour and then be hungry again 30 minutes later. And when she's hungry she doesn't like to wait more than a few milliseconds before she will vociferously inform mom, dad, or the whole maternity ward if they'll listen! Her breastfeeding class teacher today said that she's remarkably smart but also prone to be a high maintenance drama queen.
We are still checked-in at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital most likely until Sunday morning. (For Cesarean deliveries the standard practice is to keep mom admitted for four days instead of the usual two.) As it turns out we are taking full advantage of all the professional help available from nurses, pediatricians, and lactation consultants who seem to be popping into our room every hour around the clock.
Click here to see the pics of our stay in the hospital.
And here are some fun videos you might like:
Video: Sage weighing-in
Video: Sage licking her chops in the nursery
Special thanks to our birth doula and friend Christl Kirchner who stuck by us throughout the pregnancy and over that first night of labor in the hospital! And to our parents who are always ready and willing to help in any possible way.
And thanks to all of you for your well-wishes, prayers, love, and support both throughout the pregnancy and now in our lives as new parents and growing family.
Love and hugs,
Paul and Shu
p.s. Well I did start this email at 3am when it was quiet, but it took a while to complete since it was interrupted by cries, feedings, and diaper checks. :)
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