One week down, a lifetime to go

Well we have made it one week.  Its pretty unbelievable that this time last week we were just meeting Rudy for the first time.  It has been one heck of a week...so much work, worry, and sleeplessness.  Having said that, it has been the best week of my life.  Better than I could have ever imagined.  One week ago I received the most precious gift.  As awful and hard as the labor and delivery were, the second he was in my arms, that all went away.  I would do it again in a heartbeat with this being the reward.  Giving birth to Rudy was the most incredible thing I have ever done.  I know women do it every day, but I am so proud of myself for making it through that entire experience, especially under our circumstances.  And I am so proud of John for the way he handled everything and how strong and amazing he was for me.  I will never forget the day Rudy was born.  He has changed our lives forever.