Felicity Marie Munzer

Felicity's First Nap
Originally uploaded by Munzerr

She's here! And only fifteen minutes ahead of schedule. Born at 11.46pm on Monday, 15th December, weighing 6lb 6oz, and measuring 48cm.

The birth happened rather quickly, in the end. We put Cara down to bed, and Mummy got in the bath, but it didn't take long for her to realise that things were moving swiftly. We called Grandma and Grandad, who came over to babysit Cara as she slept, while Helen and I drove to the hospital.

It's amazing what the human body can do (particularly; Helen's!) - things were already quite along way down the process of getting ready for birth. She was so brave through the whole thing, and didn't end up using any pain relief apart from the standard 'gas and air'. This was something that Helen was really hoping for, so we're all really glad that was able to go to plan.

Before long, we could see Felicity, and she popped out, with her hand right next to her head - like Superman, the midwife pointed out. There were some complications with the placenta, but with some more bravery and strength (from heaven knows where!) Helen was able to naturally deliver the afterbirth, too. She needed a few stitches before everything was done, and the midwives left Mummy and baby to have a little time cuddling together.

I drove home a bit after four in the morning, not quite sure whether everything had really registered - Felicity is with us now - and I am so excited to start to get to know her properly. Some observations so far:

1) She likes to make noise and kick about. (We knew about the kicking before today!)
2) She likes to suck on her hand. She must have been doing that before she came out, too.
3) She has beautiful big eyes, and dark hair, in a bit of a mullet - short on top and long at the back. The mullet is only temporary, however.

I'm so glad everything went so well. We love you, Felicity, and can't wait to see you again in the morning! Cara's going to be so excited to meet you...