When my DS entered the world at 11 lbs 2 oz 22 1/2 inches he was a big boy. The nurses had a special bed that rocked the babies who needed to be soothed. My little guy pretty much owned the bed while I recovered from my c-section. I remember in the delivery room he reached in the plastic bassinet and grabbed both sides. One of my most treasured memories is my 1 day old son being held by my 90 year old grandfather and watching what seemed to almost be a conversation. My grandpa talking and my little guys, eyes wide open cooing back in response to him.

Until I read this thread I didn't really think about how unusual it was for him to be so alert.