Isaac Nathaniel Tiscareno

Isaac was born at 8:22am yesterday morning, 9 pounds 12 ounces, 20-1/2 inches long. Everything went as well as or better than we had hoped, including the successful VBAC. We were so thankful for our doctor and doula (labor support person), who were both wonderful, but it was Laura (of course) who was truly amazing. Laura labored for something like 18 hours, but the final push came so quickly that the doula and I almost missed it, after having been sent to the cafeteria to have breakfast. Isaac came out talking before he cried, and right away took to mommy.

I've been home with Samuel since the birth, with occasional visits to the hospital. Samuel is so verbal these days, and it's no big deal to string together in a complete sentence (albeit in his own language, and missing some connecting words) that "Samuel [and] Daddy [are going to the] hospital [to have] dinner [with] Mommy [and] baby." He's been a really great big brother so far, with gentle touches and tenderness. Samuel's second birthday was Sunday, so in future years we'll be celebrating twice in five days.

The Samuel and Isaac picture page, with a new name, also has new pictures. 

Posted by Matt on 11/04/2005 09:36:00 PM