Introductions

Just when Ty and I were becoming overwhelmed by the both the reality and surreality of our situation, grandma arrived. She saved the day: I was fed, the house was spotless, we were sleeping at night because she enthusiastically danced with the baby after I'd nursed her. My body was recoiling from the shock of giving birth, Ty had to return to work, and my mom was there to pick up the pieces. Before her leave, Ty's family joined us to rejoice the newcomer. Everyone fell in love with Ofelia, and she could barely see any of us yet...

In the Beginning: Ofelia Sage is Born!

On a bright Colorado afternoon in September, Ofelia Sage emerges with eyes wide open and quickly shuts them for a near two-week adjustment. Her father is delighted and astounded. Her mother is led from the bathroom in which she stood over the toilet in her last thrusting moments of labor; she shakes with adrenaline as they lay her down and carefully place a gray, bruised, wet thing to her chest. It's warm, though, and wiggly, and as helpless as she. The rest of the room and world fade in their embrace.

The Pertinent Data

Name:	Ofelia Sage Russell
Born:	September 24, 2009 at 1:53PM
Weight:	6 lb, 7 oz
Length:	19 in