The bad news? Q and I didn’t get any turkey or stuffing yesterday. The good news? We got a baby instead! I hope to post a longer version of the story later (when I’m not so tired) but for now I’ll say that Sesame (official name: Zoe Alisabel Browdy, weight: 7 lbs 3 oz, height: 21 in) was born yesterday at 11:11 PM. We got to the hospital around 3 PM (after several hours of watching football and trying to determine whether I was really in labor), and I started the pushing process around 8 PM. My pre-epidural experience totally stunk, but after the anesthesiologist – my new best friend – came, things were fabulous. And I learned that what all moms have told me is true: you really DO forget about the pain when you meet the baby. I was completely in awe when the nurse plunked Zoe on my belly; it was the most amazing moment of my life! (And this comes from a person who never considered herself very maternal!) Other highlights include watching her sleep (which she’s done a lot of), and watching Q – a total natural – snuggle with her.

All in all, the experience has been like nothing I could have imagined – and I would do it again in a heartbeat. We can’t wait for everyone to meet her. We’re going to be posting Day 1 pictures in the gallery to the right soon. For now, here are also a few of our faves.

-M

As of 11:11pm PT on 11.23.06 (or 2:11am ET on 11.24.06), Zoe Alisabel Browdy was born. She weighed in at 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches in length. Both mom and baby are doing great and will return home tomorrow.

With the change comes a name change to this site – you can now follow Zoe’s adventures either here or at  http://zoe.browdy.net. 

Just wanted to give everyone the update of the good news!

-Jon Q (the proud dad!)