Michael Matthew Is Here!

Most people never know quite when they're going to go into labor and will have to leave for the hospital; but we found out. After adding up the risk factors for Kristi and Mike, we agreed with our obstetrician to schedule a c-section. Tuesday, January 23 dawned cold and drizzly in Austin, but we braved the weather and traffic to drive to our hospital just after 8 am, knowing that we'd see baby Mike by lunchtime. And we did. Michael Matthew Robison was born at 11:31 am, Central time, at Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas. Everything went very well and mom and baby are recovering nicely. Mike came into the world at 9 pounds, and officially 19" long, though the general concensus was that he was lowballed on the length.

It's hard to believe our miracle boy is here, after those times when it seemed we would never have a baby. But Kristi and I fell in love in an instant. And how could you not fall in love with that sweet face? I have an album with more pictures set up. Check back often--we'll be posting more Baby Mike photos in the coming days and weeks.

Baby Mike

And here's a short video of his first bath, at age 30 minutes. After this initial burst of energy, he's been a quiet little guy!