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Stork Arrives at Coochicoos
Last Friday on July 20, the stork paid a visit to our house and blessed us with a beautiful baby girl. Of course, sleep patterns have been disrupted, and we are looking to establish new ryhthms to our daily lives. After coming home on Sunday, Tuesday brought us a curve when we had to re-admit Samantha to NICU for some phototherapy treatment for her jaundice. Needless to say, return to normalcy is a bit longer on the horizon. We were happy to report that she is responding well to her treatment, and will hopefully be home for the weekend.
So what does this mean for Coochicoos?
First, as a father of a 17-year old son, having a baby girl will bring a new perspective to my life. Since we opted not to find out our baby's sex, my wife's nine-month long wish was for a baby girl just so I could experience the beautiful differences of raising a daughter and push me outside my comfort zone. In the past, I just didn't connect with girly girl stuff, so you didn't see much of it on Coochicoos. And now with my eye out for cool things for my daughter, you'll likely see more "girly" stuff featured. So, I have a feeling my wife will be right about me becoming a different parent, and Coochicoos will change a bit too.
Second, I need some sleep, and I've been slow on new posts. So, hang in there with us for a fresh new perspective when we return with a more regular schedule next week.
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Congratulations! She's so beautiful!Posted by: Judy | July 26, 2007 5:42 PM
That's wonderful news - she's gorgeous. Congratulations.Posted by: Roma | July 26, 2007 6:09 PM
Contratulations, she is a beauty! We had a *very* similar situation, when our daughter was born. Came home as happy first-time parents, and came right back to the hospital 2 days later for unchecked jaundice. My heart goes out to you -- it is not at all the way you want to spend those early days, nor is it the kind of mental space you want to be in when you are already sleep deprived. So sorry you share such an unfortunate experience, and good luck to you all on quickly making it back to 'normal'!Posted by: coolmom | July 27, 2007 5:38 AM
awwwww. what a sweet beatiful baby :) don't worry about us readers, catch up on your sleep and enjoy your little sweetheart. supporting your wife is very important in this "4th" trimester. thank you very much for sharing your daughter's picturePosted by: mod*mom | July 27, 2007 8:16 AM
What a gorgeous baby. I'm so happy for you and your wife. Congratulations and see you online soon.Posted by: Farah | July 27, 2007 8:30 PM
What wonderful and exciting news! Thank you for sharing your story and beautiful baby girl with us during this sleep deprived stage. Have fun adjusting to your new life!Posted by: Clever Parents | July 28, 2007 5:00 AM
Congratulations! :-) Get some sleep and enjoy being with your daughter, we'll be here when you come back waiting for the girly girl things ;)Posted by: Luciana Bordallo Misura | July 28, 2007 7:48 PM
Oh, she is just sooooooooo lovely! Congratulations and best wishes for this amazing time in your lives. My kids are grown, but I came upon the coolest birth announcements. Check it out! They are rock style posters!! www.rattle-n-roll.comPosted by: Julie | July 29, 2007 1:51 PM
Congrats to you and your family on your new little bean. Love your blog!Posted by: Amy | July 29, 2007 6:43 PM
Have been lurking here for awhile catching all the wonderful stuff you post. Congrats on the new little one!Posted by: Maya | July 30, 2007 2:07 PM
Awww,congratulations. I'm sure you'll soon find out that girls are really fun. (sigh, I am such a sucker for pics of newborns...especially in that striped hospital blanket...)Posted by: Jenna | August 3, 2007 6:16 AM
awwwwwwwwwPosted by: samantha | August 6, 2007 5:51 PM
I Love babys I hope u have fun with your babyPosted by: monica | April 11, 2008 4:06 PM
congrays on the baby she is probably a year old now.if she likes behaves weird the first few years check a Doctor for Wilson's Diesease.My brother from birth was wanting to jump out of our hands. so we are thinking of taking him to a phycuatrist.Wilson's diesease is too much copper in your body.side affects are behavorial problems.My grandma might have passed it on to my brother because she has had a liver biopusy.she has not got the results back.hope she will be healthy and jumpy and out of diapers soon.Posted by: M | July 5, 2008 8:39 AM
