Before and After

Just for comparison, here's a picture of me (and a hidden Gabi) before delivery alongside a picture of me (with Gabi) after delivery. I'm holding Gabi all bunched up the way she was in utero, although in all the ultrasound pictures she always had her hands in front of her face or above her head.


Before and After

There's a difference in Michael, too, although it isn't as noticeable without his attire. Here's a picture of him in the hospital, proudly showing off his T-shirt with Gabi's footprints and his "I'm a new dad" pin. As soon as we arrived home, he added his "Proud New Dad" hat to the collection. In the rush to the hospital, we forgot to bring things for Papa. Our next labor bag will include items for him (such as pajamas, a change of socks, and this hat) as well as for Mama.


Proud New Dad

You'll probably need to click on the picture to view a larger image so you can see the footprints on the shirt and wording on the hat.