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Friday, March 26, 2010
meet brayden michael
"Brayden Michael - 21 1/2" 8 lbs, 10 oz"
Raleigh, NC - 2053 hrs EDT 26 March 2010 (Click to embiggen)
I didn't take this one, it came direct from the delivery room. All reports are that mother and baby (and dad) are all well and fine. More details as they become available. And Grandpaparazzi won the pool with a guess of 21.5" and 8 lbs 7 oz. Looks just like his dad when he was born. Nothing's more life affirming than this.
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we have liftoff
No details on specs yet, but Brayden Michael has finally taken his place among us. Unofficial time 2055 hrs 26 Mar 2010 (Update: Official time 2053). Stay tuned. More details as they become available.
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crowning achievement
Best reports form the front line suggest that Young Sir is showing off his full head of hair. I'd say it shouldn't be long now, but I know better. This kid has already made it clear he's operating on his own schedule and will not be rushed. So we wait.
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getting down to business
Okay, we're getting down to business now. There's pushing going on (which I'm quite sure is a relief for Baby Momma). And there's a race going on between her and the other girl whose family has taken over the other half of the waiting room. Won't be long now. My entry in the pool is 21.5" 8lbs 7oz.
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reflections: past, present, future
This is a new experience for me. Every other time I've been in this place, I was a participant. Okay, as much of a participant as a father can be. You know what I mean. This time I'm not even really a spectator. Just sitting in this waiting room... waiting. Which anyone who knows me can tell you is something I'm way not good at. But an interesting thought just occurred to me. This new grandson will represent the third generation of my family born in this place. It's changed a lot -- and even moved -- in the last 50 years. When I was born it was over on the corner of Wade Ave and St. Mary's St. (heh, like you'd know where that is) The unemployment office is in that building now. When my sons were born they hadn't built this birthing center yet. We came in through the ER and went to the typical L&D setup. I don't know so much about this "Family Birthing Center" they have now. Not sure what makes it different unless they've just got more and different ways of doing -- or facilitating -- what they do. Wasn't an option when mine came along. Things have certainly changed a lot since then. But the waiting? Still the same.
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it's that time people
For those of you that already knew, the blessed event has begun. For those who didn't, I'm about to become a grandpa. Updates as I get a chance.
I am so not ready for this. But I'm told it's a lot easier with a generation in between. Can't confirm or deny. This is my rookie season.
I am so not ready for this. But I'm told it's a lot easier with a generation in between. Can't confirm or deny. This is my rookie season.
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