We all three had a good night of sleep last night and we woke up around 6:30.  Ethan fed and then conked out.  Around 10, he was scheduled for a feeding, so I woke him up and then woke up Bianca. He was very fussy, giving me a little grimace and the classic Sculimbrene scowl.  Bianca got ready and sat down in a chair to feed.  And then, when I put him down, he took a big whiff of his momma and instantly, literally instantly, stopped crying and opened his mouth.  He has no idea who I am, but he definitely knows his momma.

Ethan Joseph did a good job last night.  Mom was even better.  Her neck hurts like a bear and I am convinced I would be crippled by this pain.  She, on the other hand, is telling nurses she is experiencing a 3 to 5 level of pain.  

We did feedings every three hours and Ethan is starting to pound the booby milk.  Changed two super poopy diapers and he laid down with both of us.  There is nothing as calming and meditative as having your baby laying on your chest with his tiny quick breathes.  

We slept from 11:30 until 1, then from 1:30 until 3.  We all three conked out around 5:30 and slept until 7:10, well, I slept at 6 and Mom and Ethan nursed.  We caught an hour after that and then the nurse consult came in.  

Good job Ethan and Mom.

Ethan Joseph arrived at 12:57 PM.  He was 8 pounds even and just over 20 inches long.  He and Bianca are doing fine.  

Here he is about 40 seconds after being born: