Yo Jojo!

Hi Leah,

How are you doing? How have you been feeling? How was the babymoon? We are all fine over here. Baby Jojo was born on Fathers day at 6:04am, 8 lbs 6 oz, 21 inches. It was an amazing waterbirth at home. I was in labor for 4 hours, well, 4 intense hours. You know I had been having mild contractions for over 2 1/2 weeks so when it was Jojos birthday, they hit really hard and fast. I listened to my body and everything went well. Evie and Joseph were in the birthing tub with me (Evie did great & wanted to be there & massaged me all throughout labor--her presence was endearing and empowering) and Joseph delivered Jojo and handed him to me. It was pure, raw, natural and one of the most beautiful moments of my life that I will treasure forever. The midwives were there overseeing everything but they really allowed me to be myself and were so supportive. My sister, brother and brother in law were there too. It was amazing.

Thank you for all the wonderful prenatal yoga classes. I will be back to the Mommy & Me yoga when I am ready. As for now, we are nesting and enjoying every precious moment.
Here are some photos, I hope you like them.

Love,
Ester Perez & Family