Day One (part 2)

More from Day one, from July 8, 2007.

Maya was 21 inches long

Maya, wondering, 'what the heck is going on here?'


7 pounds, 4.5 ounces


That's dad's index finger.


Once the name was written on the board, it was official. Yes, that's how it works.


First bath.


The birthing room. That's Ann, our doula, Kearsley, and Courtney.


Todd's first cradle.


Ann, Maya and Todd

Day One

All of these photos were taken within one hour of Maya's birth, on July 8.

Maya, Ann (our doula) and Kearsley

She Has Arrived

The first photo ever taken of Maya Higgins Vaziri

Let us introduce you to Maya Higgins Vaziri. Born at 9:18am on July 8th, she weighs 7lbs 4ozs and is 21 inches long. She has long eyelashes and huge feet. After 36 delightful hours of labor, she is the healthy center of the universe for her Ma and Pa.

Todd and Kearsley, taking home Maya on July 10

At home on July 10. Now the fun begins!

We'll post some new photos soon. How many photos? Only a lifetime's worth.

...But Who Won the Pool?

And the winner of the Baby Pool is... Meredith! She nailed the birthday, and was the only one with July 8 as an entry. She wins!