Exodus.
Our infinitely awaited, sweet, beautiful Sofia Belen was born at 7:14pm on February 25th, weighing 7 pounds, 12.6 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches long. She came out alert, quiet and seemingly very aware of the poetic poignance of her birth. I pulled her from me onto my chest after almost 24 hours of being in the hospital and about 8 hours of active, incredible labor. She blinked a few times and stared wonderfully at me, with big, bright eyes, as I wept with joy and sorrow and amazement at how pink and alive she was.
