Oideyasu! Please take off your shoes.
"Dinner's ready, I'm going to the hospital."
"Get over here, your wife is going to have her baby tonight."
"Omedetou gozaimasu! You have a healthy son!"
In the twinkling of an eye.
Gregory was born at 38 weeks according to our calculations, which is two weeks earlier than average, but estimates can be off by quite a lot. One week earlier the doctor had pronounced him full-term and safely above the low weight threshhold, saying he could come at any time. Indeed, there were signs that he might be coming a little early.
Gregory is adjusting to his new surroundings over at Mama's house, and his milk/formula intake and weight are steadily rising according to schedule. Yoshiko is cleverly applying all the tricks she has learned from the nurses, and I am enjoying seeing this new side of her. As our baby fell asleep on my chest this evening, I felt blessed.
What a handsome son you have. Thank you for taking time to post the pictures. I am sure you are quite busy. Guess what? It only gets busier from now on. But it is a good thing. You are a lucky man.
Posted by: Dave on February 27, 2004 07:41 AMThat's in incredible photo of Gregory. I bet he kept that hand by his head like that in utero, too.
Posted by: okiejenn on February 27, 2004 10:03 AMWhat a surprise and thrill for us to get your message tonight about the arrival of Gregory! He looks like a beautiful baby and we are so happy for you and Yoshiko! Talked to Peter and Kris tonight to get more details. Write when you can and God Bless you all! Sending love and hugs!
Posted by: Susan Farmer on February 27, 2004 03:24 PMCongratulations! The first bit can sometimes be really hard, but it gets better and better as time goes on.
Posted by: brian on February 28, 2004 05:55 PMAww, he's so cute! It doesn't sound like he will be the kind of fussy baby that would wake you up at 2:30AM. Or at least, he doesn't seem that way so far. ^~ Congratulations!
Posted by: Bri on February 29, 2004 12:14 PM
