Thank Zeus for grandmothers aka my mom and mother in law.  Here is a list I composed of why they rock:

1. Free babysitting! (more so my MIL since my mom lives an hour away and has a very hectic schedule)

2. Great advice on baby questions

3. Someone to vent to when the baby has thrown up on you, won't stop crying, has poop up her back, has kept you up all night, etc.

4. Raven gets showered with toys, clothes, diapers, etc. (this is especially great since I keep a budget and have to refrain myself from buying a $30 outfit I see that Raven might wear only twice if that, she's growing like a weed!)

5. Raven LOVES both her grandmothers and I love seeing her so happy seeing either of them.

6. I've learned a lot about my own infancy since having a child has brought back a lot of nostalgia for my mother.  It's nice to know more about my own past.

7. I have gained a new respect for both of them.  This baby raising stuff is not always easy and both raised 2 kids!

I also wanted to point out that having my mother in the delivery room was very special.  My mom is not an outwardly emotional person (unlike myself).  The moment Raven came out, my mother burst into tears of joy and I will never forget that raw emotion she expressed in front of all of us.  I personally was too tired (21 hours of labor that included 3 hours of pushing will do that to you) that I didn't even get that emotional.  I will hold this memory close to my heart the rest of my life and will tell Raven the story when she is old enough to understand.  Her grandmothers (and grandfather) love her immensely and I don't think JD or I could ever repay them for how much they have done for our little girl.  She is very lucky to be so loved by so many.

Ok, enough sappy stuff!  Here's a pic of Raven eating bananas, wooo!