So our friends from Florida came today. I was sorry to see them leave. I wish they lived here! Their baby is 2 months older than E but a few pounds lighter. She also has an E name. The babies showed some curiosity about each other - very cute. A and I now both have "pregnesia" and want to have another baby. Actually, I remember my labor in glowing Technicolor. If I only have to go through it one more time, I'll probably be ok. And everyone says the second time is easier. Mine was actually short, at least the 5 hours of contractions part - but the 3 hours of pushing were brutal. Moving on...

R took a lot of fantastic pictures which he promised to send me as soon as they get back to Florida. He captured E in full smile. Meanwhile, I am getting into cooking again after a long, long hiatus...last night I made capellini with tomato pesto, and now I am making a bok choy-tomato-tofu stirfry to be served over rice with peanut sauce.

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BabelBabe said…
you could have a caesarean : )
8:59 PM
Bearette said…
Heh. I actually asked for one during the labor, but then my roommate during recovery had one, and I changed my mind!
7:09 AM
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