We stayed in the hospital for 2 days. Of course, family came to visit. Pancho brought a bottle of red wine to drink with Jorge on the balcony of our room. Sebastian learned to eat right away. Jorge and I insisted on having him room with us 24 hrs. a day. We had a bit of a first parent moment when in the middle of the night Sebastian hadn't woken up to eat. Jorge and I thought he had to eat every 3 hours, so we tried to wake him up. We tried everything! Tickling his feet, rubbing his cheeks, bouncing him, even wetting his feet. Nothing worked. So, we called the nursery and they said not to worry and just to let him sleep. Oops!

Sebastian was born on October 14th, 2011 in Quito, Ecuador at Hospital Metropolitano after 26 hours of labor. OUCH! It was seriously the hardest thing I have ever done in my life (including running the Boston Marathon), and truly the most amazing experience of my life. Jorge and my mom were both present for the birth and helped me through it all. Hilary and Dad were there in spirit as well. Dad was gchatting me and Hilary even called and cheered me on through contractions. The doctors were very supportive and motivating when things were so difficult. My doctor even shouted "He's blonde, push!" I guess he thought I wanted a blonde baby :)

Sebastian's Blog (started at 8 months)

Sebastian is 8 months old and I am just getting around to doing this blogging thing for the first time. I am going to backtrack and upload photos and information before I forget too many details. Jorge and I are very proud parents and loving watching our little baby grow and learn. He is so awesome!!!! I figured this is a good way to write it all down in as little time as possible (I don't have much extra time these days). I don't even care if nobody reads it, but me!