Priceless

Midwifery Care (covering the last 13 weeks of pregnancy plus postnatal care): $2900
Birthing Center and Hospital Stay: $2694
Having our gorgeous little boy come into our lives: PRICELESS

Fortunately, we're only responsible for 20% (after adjustments) of the charges. But that still came to $1071.54 - whereas it only cost us $100 to have Margaret, and that was with an induction and hospital stay lasting Tuesday night to Saturday afternoon (the original cost of hers before adjustments and insurance's payment was over $11,000!).

I can't believe Ethan is 4 weeks old already. He's changed so much in that time, and yet it doesn't seem possible that so much time has passed. He's much more content than Maggie was. Sleeps well most nights, waking ever 2-3 hours for feedings (which are usually no more than 15 minutes each). Rarely cries, and when he does, it doesn't last long. He's smiling. He's strong, holding his head high already. He's rolled over from front to back a few times. As long as he isn't shooting poop across the changing table or bed during diaper changes, he's a joy. :)

My foot is slowly healing. I had another round of x-rays today and while they don't show much healing yet, it feels much better and I've regained most of the motion in my foot at a pain-free level. I go back in 3 weeks for more x-rays and (hopefully) the permanent removal of the walking boot. They have another cast-like thing in store for me but it's supposed to be smaller. (I shudder to think what all that is costing me!!!)