Picture of the day?! No… picture of the year!

By jason, December 20, 2006 on 9:39 pm | In POD, alissa, pregnancy | 8 Comments

After a couple hours of active pushing (and just a little help from mr. vacuum) Alissa Kate Wang was born at 5:45 pm at 6 lbs, 14 oz and 19″.  She got her shots (Hep, Vitamin E) and Erythromycin with nary a cry and nurse Elaine even gave her a bath with minimal fuss.  According to the nurses, she’s definitely a mellow baby… so far.

Obviously, Alissa’s birth was one of the most amazing moments of my life.  At the risk of seeming unfeeling, the process itself was fairly pedestrian.  But only because I’m comparing it to the overwhelming feelings of joy/pride/can’t-put-them-into-words the moment she came out.  It really was remarkable.

Bonnie’s parents and Benita were in the waiting room and visited for a while before heading home.  I have to say, even given my obvious bias, that she is a really cute baby.  The picture above is not so good since I was trying to take it with my camera phone with one hand while holding her with the other.  But I’ll have some better pics up tomorrow and you’ll see, she is certainly a cutie.  She does have a pretty good cone head going though… but it’s hard to tell with her hat on.

Another funny observation… at one point, we had three cell phones going on while I was on IM with a couple people, and trying to post pictures to Flickr with my cell phone.  What’s communication technology going to be like when Alissa has kids?

Anyway, thanks to everyone for their well wishes.  Mom and baby (and dad if anyone cares) are doing just fine.  We’ll be here until Friday afternoon before taking Alissa home.  Look for more pictures as I get my other camera stuff uploaded.

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  1. VERY CUTE! Welcome to the world, Alissa Kate! Can’t wait to meet ya! Glad to hear everyone is well!
    D, C, and A

    Comment by D — December 20, 2006 #

  2. Congratulations, big brother! I’m so happy for you and Bonnie. I can’t wait to see my niece in person.

    Love,
    Leslie

    Comment by Leslie — December 21, 2006 #

  3. She is very cute! And looks just like Jason. Especially her eyes! That’s my biased view of course. I am sure Landa thinks she looks just like Bonnie. ;)
    Can’t wait to hold her in two weeks.
    What a wonderful Christmas Present!

    Love,
    Mom

    Comment by Mom — December 21, 2006 #

  4. Congratulations Mommy Bonnie and Daddy Jason. Welcome Alissa Kate! Can’t wait to meet you!

    Comment by Gladdie — December 21, 2006 #

  5. OMIGOSH! Alissa is finally here! Oh, congratulations on the arrival of your blessed little one. Kaila and I can’t wait to visit! She’d say hi, but she’s busy nursing right now… Bonnie, you too will be a multi-tasking supermom in no time! We can’t wait to see more pics of that beautiful face… xoxo, mia & kaila

    Comment by mia & kaila — December 21, 2006 #

  6. Hi Bonnie. Its me, May (Mia’s sister-in-law)
    Mia forwarded me your site, and I wanted to congratulate you and your hubby!! You and Jason are so blessed! She’s beautiful! You take it easy! You’ll love being a Mommy!
    Hopefully I’ll get to meet your daughter in person one day!

    Comment by May Dalisay — December 21, 2006 #

  7. Congratulations! very cool and the cone head will go away so dont worry. Too funny as I looked at your site and saw the egg rolls I was confused.ha-ha!! What is this guy doing making egg rolls at the hospital.
    See ya,

    steve…

    Comment by Steve Keil — December 21, 2006 #

  8. Jason, the new Wang family cuteness rankings are out and voters have unanimously dropped you to #3. Alissa is a beautiful baby girl, congratulations to you and Bonnie!

    Comment by Joe — December 21, 2006 #

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