Ciela arrives

The kid can cry. As one can imagine, we spent the first night half-asleep and mostly awake as Ciela either insisted on nursing or crying. She would drift off for about 30 minutes before waking up again. And today, she's either been zonked out, or sounding her barbaric yawp.

Everyone's still fine. Our pediatrician was, of course, out of town, but her partner gave Ciela the thumbs up--impressed with her ability to vigorously raise her head from the prone position. We can stay another night, but the couch I have to sleep on was made, apparently, for newborn infants because it's only 30 inches long, so we most likely will be leaving for home tonight. We're still going to get a final hospital dinner before we head out.

Number of diapers changed: 8 (appx)

Percentage of times a health professional visits simultaneous with Judy taking a shower:100%

Ratio of blood loss to ice cream consumed by the mother (in cc's): 350

Ratio of major hospital stays for Judy to major reconstruction in same hospital: 1 to 1.

Decible level of Fender guitar amplifier, full volume at 10 inches away: 115

Decible level of Ciela Parc Hermanson, full cry at 10 inches away: 118

Number of pieces of luggage upon arrival (including duffel bag, cd player and snacks): 6

Number of pieces of luggage upon departure (estimated): 8 (plus one baby)

Top speed of wheel chair on the downhill run from room 4808 (second residence of CPH) to room 4826 (current residence of Juan Antonia Gonzalez, born 8/20/04 at 11:12 am): 16 Kmph.

Decibel level of Nurse Shelia discussing Maternity Ward protocol, full cry at 10 inches away: 110