Welcome to the world

Introducing: Hermione Juliette Davis-Ross
born: 12:01am, Sunday, April 1, 2007
weight: 9 pounds 3 ounces
height: 21 3/4 inches
fingers: 10
toes: 10

Somewhat unsurprisingly, given that she probably inherited her mother's complete lack of patience, our baby arrived this morning a little earlier than expected.

According to the nurse, it seemed like Amy was having a relatively easy labor. But this didn't stop her from weaving a thick tapestry of profanity to cover the delivery room. I've never heard so many utterances of the f word, the d word, the e word, or the y word.

But Amy made it through, and now Mommy and baby are doing well. Daddy, not so much. I definitely needed a few (stiff) drinks after the whole experience. Good thing the bars were still open at 1am.

It's probably just our imagination, but it sure sounded like HJ mumbled "Mmmm... colostrum" in the middle of chowing down on her first meal.

I'll post a video of the last hour or so of labor, including HJ's entry into the world, as soon as I figure out how to beep out the swears. Until then, here's a picture.

By the way, Happy April Fool's Day!