Sarah here for the first time since our miracle happened, Noa Zoe Snook, born 1/12/08 at 6:13 pm. Now I know why my parents still get google eyed looking at me and my sister. I can't believe I have a daughter; that she is this amazing combination of me and Nathan(Although I haven't yet seen what she has gotten from me other than having the exact same blood type). I think I will be still in this shock when she is my age. It is unreal to me. What an amazing circle! She is incredible and we will catch up and write a lot of stories about our experiences.
She reminds me of Nathan in so many ways. She has monkey feet like Nathan, long toes that can almost be fingers by themselves. She even will grasp your finger with her toes, does that make her quadri-dextris? She has straight black hair which includes a mullet and an alfalfa all in one hair style, truly fashion forward. She is tall and skinny, 8lbs even, 21 inches, with broader shoulders and slender hips like Nathan, Mika, and Kelsey. Help me out with this one guys because I am sure it will disappear over time, but I think she might have Nathan's uni-brow, which is one of his trademarks that he will defend forever and looks cute on her now, but might not translate so well on the feminine version as she grows older. Most of all though she is cute as hell, no ugly attributes at all, just cuteness. Amazing.
I really feel like she is going to be easy to be with and a delight to learn about and get to know. She made my pregnancy easy. I was happy and for the most part comfortable, beyond a little nausia and swelling in my hands and feet. I also believe that she was on my side during labor, keeping her heart rate up and other vital signs so that the midwives wouldn't get worried and give me a C-section. At one point there was no progress with her and they were concerned and within 2 hours she made so much progress in dropping and helping me dilate that I was suddenly in the clear to still have a normal birth. She came out easily, passed all of her physical exams and other than one day of crying after not getting sleep all night, she has been incredibly calm only crying when there is actually something she needs. Even her crying is cute; she sounds like a little bird or dinosaur...
Just wanted to thank everyone for the support this Snook family has gotten over these 9 months and especially over the past few days. She has an amazing father, Nathan has been the epitome of support, fun and loving throughout. She has a huge set of uncles and aunts who are already involved in her life in so many ways, giving advice and mostly being happy to welcome her. She has three sets of grandparents, all completely devoted to being there for her in a connected way.
Nathan and I would not have made it through the birth without my mom being in that room. She kept family up to date on what our progress was so that they wouldn't worry, she stocked us with food, but mostly she did anything and everything to help Nathan make me comfortable and it was physically intense to do that for 15 hours straight.
Nathan's mom has been with us ever since we got home from the hospital. She had our fridge stocked, the house prepared and cleaned, and most importantly she helped us by watching the baby between feedings so that we could get caught up on sleep after the crazy three days at the hospital.
Becca visited late during hospital visiting hours and helped Nathan with Noa so that I could rest. She also did everything to make sure I had all the baby supplies before giving birth. Of course, as you can see from this blog, she has been actively looking forward to Noa and involved.
Andrea was with us last night, our first night at home. She stayed up with Julie and tag teamed with her to watch the baby. She also coached me on breast feeding since she is a lactation consultant and found some local Hoboken/Jersey City resources so that I don't have to drive out to Morris County to get help. She was ok with a 2 am phone call from me and Nathan when we were having a little panick attack about whether Noa was getting enough food and came early the next morning before work to coach us and just be encouraging.
I feel that there are so many friends and family who have been rooting for us. We can't wait for her to meet everyone!
7 comments:
Sarah and Nathan - Need more pictures on this blog ASAP! I am sorry that I am not home to see Noa but it motivates me all the more to finally make my move up to NJ. Keep the postings coming...they are a wonderful break from the arduous day.
Sarah - Thanks so much for the long blog. Since we can't be there it's good to hear details. There was something about the center of her face right after her birth that looked like you. So maybe she's not ALL Nathan! Can't wait to see her when we get back!
Sarah - Thanks so much for the long blog. Since we can't be there it's good to hear details. There was something about the center of her face right after her birth that looked like you. So maybe she's not ALL Nathan! Can't wait to see her when we get back!
Sarah - Thanks so much for the long blog. Since we can't be there it's good to hear details. There was something about the center of her face right after her birth that looked like you. So maybe she's not ALL Nathan! Can't wait to see her when we get back!
Sarah - Thanks so much for the long blog. Since we can't be there it's good to hear details. There was something about the center of her face right after her birth that looked like you. So maybe she's not ALL Nathan! Can't wait to see her when we get back!
Sarah - Thanks so much for the long blog. Since we can't be there it's good to hear details. There was something about the center of her face right after her birth that looked like you. So maybe she's not ALL Nathan! Can't wait to see her when we get back!
Sarah - Thanks so much for the long blog. Since we can't be there it's good to hear details. There was something about the center of her face right after her birth that looked like you. So maybe she's not ALL Nathan! Can't wait to see her when we get back!
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