Friday Update from HOME!!!

I am more than happy to say that we are now home, safe and sound. Both Ona and I were discharged from the hospital with a full bill of health around lunchtime today. I have many tales to tell about my experiences of childbirth, but that will wait until another day. For now, just a quick update and more photos. Emma has been amazing this week. It was a bit scary for her, but once she saw us at the hospital she knew everything was okay. Emma is already a wonderful big sister, as we always knew she would be. Yes, I had to knit a hat for my baby, even on a tropical island (the strawberry cap is made of cotton and silk, though -- no wool here). I have lots to say about my midwife, Liz, and my nurse, Carol. Their medical care and unbelievable friendships will be discussed on the blog later. Below are pictures of "the team", Liz in the first photo and Carol below.

Thanks to everyone back home for your thoughts, emails, calls, and comments on the blog. It is going to take me some time to recover, but feel assured that we have an amazing support system here.