A Few Other Thoughts

First of all, I just love Holy Spirit Hospital. We loved all of our nurses and doctors. The whole birthing experience was very well done. They are so supportive of breastfeeding and were very accomodating of my desires for comfort during labor. I could not do it without that Jacuzzi! After it was all over, I got to order my meals out of a menu - yum, what could be better than breakfast in bed for ALL of Mother's Day weekend? I was able to receive Communion in my room without even having to ask for it. Julius hardly ever had to leave our room, but when we needed a little break to get some sleep before we went home, the nurse gently suggested that we send him to the nursery, where he was loved and kept asleep without stress to us. Altogether a wonderful, wonderful experience (aside from the whole pain thing).

Second thought: Lee needs a gold medal. He has been so awesome. He was so gentle and so helpful during labor. He stayed with me, let me squeeze the crap out of him, reassured me, and made me feel safe. He took videos and pictures throughout the day to document the whole thing. Then after Julius was born, Lee held him for hours. He held him so much that I didn't feel overwhelmed at all. I still don't. He has been holding him for hours at home. And when its time for Jules to eat, even though there is pain, I don't feel stressed because I just feel like I have a partner who is there to help me carry this whole thing. Thanks so much, Chief, even though you won't read this. I have never loved you more.

There's more to say, but I'm out of words for tonight.