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home preparations

Noelle in mom, in her room.

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Kai blissfully perched on Noelle.
Little does he know that's not even an egg,
and his little life is about to change too.

Labor starts a few days before expected.
But breech Noelle needs a Cesearian.

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Dad waits outside the O.R.

Self portrait - still waiting.

Entry into this world is
as rich with blood as emotion.

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Five minutes after birth.
Gratefully, mom and daughter are all well.

The scale reads 6 lb. 12 oz.

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15 minutes old.

First time in mom's arms.

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Day 2.
Grandma Jan wouldn't miss this for the world.

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A rare moment of peaceful sleep in the first three days.

Uncle Mike and cousin Carly are the first guests get to hold Noelle.

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Mom and dad expend all their patience on 'nutritional support'.