| | 9/12/05 at 7:00am: Just before heading off to the hospital | |
| | | Steve's fancy threads for the big event | |
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| | 9/12/05 at 9:54am: A child is born! | |
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| | Melody models her new hat | |
| | | Mommy Marcie and her new bundle of joy | |
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| | 9/13/05: Melody turns one day old | |
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| | Melody and Mommy get better acquainted | |
| | | | 9/14/04: Day three of parenthood | |
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| | | 9/16/05: All dressed up for going home | |
| | | Melody shows off her homecoming outfit (courtesy of cousin Jenna) | |
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| | Enjoying her first car ride | |
| | | | Grandma Shapiro holds her first grandchild for the very first time | |
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| | Steve successfully demonstrates "Happiest Baby" calming techniques | |
| | | Grandma soothes Melody to sleep | |
| | | Melody's first stroller ride | |
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| | | All worn out after her first walk | |
| | | Sleeping on her Daddy's arm | |
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| | After her first sponge bath at home | |
| | | | Showing off her new belly button moments after her cord stump fell off | |
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| | | | Steve and Melody make funny faces at each other | |
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