Julie and i do not have words to express the profound emotions of joy, awe and gratitude we feel at this miracle of life. Becoming a parent for the first time is a frightening, breathtaking and indescribable adventure. Weird how i get all choked up just talking to the taxi driver on a quick breakfast run for example.
Very special thanks are due to the entire staff at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital here in Georgetown including Dr. Galton Roberts, Terry Mohamed, Nurse Austin, Nurse John, Mrs. Parks, Dr. Butters, Dr. Kumar, to mention a few of the dedicated professionals and friends that facilitated this difficult but safe arrival.
Our deepest thanks to so many family and friends for all the thoughts and prayers, emails and phone calls that sustained our little family so far. During the course of our pregnancy we have received so much love and support from countless friends, acquaintances and even complete strangers that we simply cannot express all our appreciation at one time to so many.
By the way: She is remarkably flexible, but that is her hand [and not her foot] inside the sock to wave hello to her all-new world.
Stay tuned for statistical breakdown, significance of names (hint: we're not particularly T. Swift fans), video, copious photos {depending on upload speeds} and all the highlights and milestones as they happen - be advised we've already seen the first recorded wink, smile, burp, sneeze, tantrum, fart, snooze, snack,and astonishingly loud hiccups!
As of this posting her first diaper is still white and tidy.
