Maxwell David Costa Jacobsohn
He's finally here! Born on January 16, 2004 at 1:42 PM after 30 hours of labor and a c-section - the boy simply didn't want to be separated from his mother. He's named after Gwen's great uncle Max and Dan's grandfather David. His Hebrew name is Isaiah David. Email us if you'd like a CD of the original pictures in the gallery. Email Max to welcome him to the big world! Click on a thumbnail to view a larger version of the picture. Scroll over the picture for a caption.
Pictures with a blue background were added 2.17.04. Jump to the new pictures!
Pictures with a pink background were added 2.22.04 and were taken by Pop (Ray Costa).
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He'll be here soon... Snapping Turk for all you Yellow Submarine fans Nervous but relaxed, Day 1 of labor begins at 7:30 AM Happy, minimal discomfort Our doula, Dionne Otto Gwen takes a stroll to visit with the family Gwen greets the family - early on... Gwen walks with family (Mardee, Ray, Dan, Mimi) to try to induce labor
A view of the room Still happy, the pitocin drip has started Gwen, Dionne, Lauren, and Lori the nurse Mardee, Lauren, and Dionne Gwen still with a smile, though a little more forced Incomplete birth certificate Trying out the birthing ball Keeping hydrated
Mardee smiles with anticipation Mimi's excited Gwen rocks and talks with Ray Gwen rocks and talks with Ray again Mimi Aimee the nurse and Dionne Aimee monitors, Dionne smiles, and Gwen labors A nurse checks on Gwen while she gets ready to sleep
Gwen's trying to sleep Dr. Gratkins smiles over morning coffee Lauren, Gwen, Dionne, and Lori - minutes before we learn we're going to have a c-section Dan in scrubs - ready for the c-section(?) Gwen, Lauren, and Dionne - really ready! Last minutes before his birth Dr. Gratkins talks about what's about to happen Mardee's excited to meet her grandson
Dr. Gratkins and nurses come to take Gwen to the OR One last shot of Dan before going to meet his son Max - his first moment (1:42 PM)! Max in the OR being checked out Dan cuts the excess cord Max came out screaming, and didn't stop for the whole exam! Max gets tagged Dan watches Max be swaddled for the first time
Dan, Dionne, Max, and Gwen's hand Gwen, Dan, and Max - a happy family The papa(and mama)razzi. Caroline, Mardee, Ray, and Mimi Max in the newborn nursery for a few check-ups Max checking out the new digs Max - I'm only minutes old and I'm already sporting a brand-name! Max - hands close-up Max - close-up
Ray peaks in and relays the news Mimi looks on and tape records. Mardee observes and relays on the phone Dan and Mimi admire Max Max passes initial exams with flying colors The other side of the glass Max endures the rigamarole of newborn procedures Dan holds Max in the hallway
Gwen, tired but happy, is rolled out to the public with Max in tow! Gwen happily holds Max Proud and tired Max catches some z's between exams One of Max's first naps in the big world Max - waking up with antibiotic cream on his eyes Max is furious with the exam Max enjoys becoming one with the greater burrito consciousness
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