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I’ve learned a lot about my wife in the last few weeks. She really is patient, kind and strong, and she even listens to other people on occasion. I don’t know where I’d be without her.

Born: 7:30 AM, Sunday, March 16, 2008

Weight: 9lbs, 1.5oz

Length: 22in

Aubrey underwent a Caesarian section delivery and produced a beautiful baby girl.

After 18 hours of natural and induced labor, I know that my wife is one tough broad. I could not be more proud. Unfortunately we still have a long way to go before Claire arrives. I know most of our world is asleep right now but to anyone who sees this in the next few hours: we covet your prayers.

Apparently I’m faced with a stubborn child to match my stubborn wife. We’re stuck, not ... Full Story]]> I have been in the habit of getting to bed early so I can get to work by 6AM, so 12:37AM is a little rough for me.

After 18 hours of natural and induced labor, I know that my wife is one tough broad. I could not be more proud. Unfortunately we still have a long way to go before Claire arrives. I know most of our world is asleep right now but to anyone who sees this in the next few hours: we covet your prayers.

Apparently I’m faced with a stubborn child to match my stubborn wife. We’re stuck, not much farther along than when we arrived, with Aubrey having endured the maximum amount of contraction-inducing agent. We are facing a much unwanted Caesarian section and are hoping nature takes its course – we just want our munchkin!

I cannot, however, be so open minded about my wife and children.

With ... Full Story]]> I tend to be a little too casual with my data. Half the mailing lists on the planet have my name and address, a dozen financial institutions have my Social Security number and I give out my phone number to anyone who asks for it. I suppose I’m an easy target for evildoers everywhere. I know I should be better about my financial security, but I rationalize my laziness by noting that everything I have can be replaced, whether by insurance or by the fruits or my future labor.

I cannot, however, be so open minded about my wife and children.

With the impending birth of our first child I found myself looking for ways to lock down any images of my kids that could be fodder for a perverted mind. Aside from the initial “press photos” for family and friends, all of our images and video of them will be restricted to approved readers.

How do you become an approved reader? Simple. Roll over the “Log In” link on the sidebar, then click “Register”. If you have an obscure email address (e.g. asdf8k2j324@a0d8f9.wz) be sure to contact us with additional identifying information.

To give a little incentive to sign up (and for posterity’s sake) I’ll be broadcasting from the hospital shortly after the new munchkin arrives and hopefully with some regularity throughout the first weeks and months at home. Only registered members will be able to see the video, so please sign up before we go to the hospital in the next week or so.

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