Birthday

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Scheduled C-Sections are easy on the schedule.  We woke up, posed for our last picture as a family of three, took Josie to daycare, then went to the hospital to have a baby.

Melissa struggled to have a vaginal birth after cesarean through most of her pregnancy.  When the doctors gave her no choice she reluctantly gave in.  Seeing this sign made her sad...

...because only half applied to her.

Preparing for the cesarean.

First minute of life outside of Mom.

Haakon nursed like a pro from day one.  What a relief after Josie!

Big sister was thrilled for the most part.

My best friend, Branden, and his wife Sharon, showed up on day 1 to celebrate.  Branden brought Jameson whiskey, Sharon brought other gifts.  Branden always seems to make himself useful.  He provided electrical advice on all my DIY projects before I had kids.  Recently he just got accepted to work in the ER at Emory's Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, completing his Nursing degree.  I think I'll put him on speed dial.  Sorry, man.

Mom and Dad (Nana and Papa) saved the day by driving down to Atlanta to take care of Josie for 3 days.  They of course dropped by on day one as well, and brought Josie.