Chillin' like a villain

Look who is here! Nico finally arrived. I tell you, this business of having babies takes too long. Next time we are signing up for the three month program.
He was born at 5:47am on Friday the 17th of August, 2007. He weighed 8lb 5oz and measured a whopping 22 inches long. Believe it or not this is after the nurse gave him a hair cut. She didn't even ask about it. I think in her professional judgment she decided he really needed it.
The delivery was a miraculous experience. We were admitted at 7:30pm. At that point her contractions were coming every 6 to 7 minutes and was dilated to about 3 cm. Amberly requested an epidural at 11:30pm but it didn't work so she got another one at midnight. By 3:30am she was ready to push, however the doctor requested she down-labor, giving her time to get to the hospital. At 5:30am the doctor was in the room, and it was pushing time! Seventeen minutes and four pushes later Nico arrived without crying at all. He is such a good natured guy. The only thing he doesn't like is getting his diapers or clothes changed. I guess he's like me that way.
He is probably the most handsome baby we've ever seen. No joke...
Mommy is doing well. Recovering really fast.