I think the amniotic fluid connection is really interesting! at our 20 week U/S DD was clearly guzzling the stuff up LOL! and we did a close up of it and the action was pretty much the same as when they go for the boob. so i guess if she was smelling the same thing that could explain her reflex for wanting to eat (at our hospital they didnt care when (or if) we washed bubs after birth, so DD didnt get a bath until the next day)...

hmmm interesting stuff...

Salsa: although DD came out demonstrating that she wanted to feed, it wasnt until she took a breather of about 20-30 minutes after lying on my chest before she actually started to search again and finally got to feed. i think it is nice to give them time to take some of the world in and be able to smell, feel, touch and most importantly hear our voices. those 60 minutes that you had were no doubt an intense bonding moment for him and you only get that first cuddle once!

Bath: i reckon so too...i am pale as pale can be and yet got the 'snail trail' as DH put it. urghh i felt so gross! no naked tummy photos (which i regret now!).