John has been so busy that I had to spend time yesterday catching up on my own blog. Whew. Thank you so much to everyone who has stopped by to comment and congratulate us and celebrate Valor’s arrival. Again I say, we are rich in friends. So here is my version of Valor’s birth and [...]
Yes, we were discharged on Saturday afternoon. Saturday night sort of bled right into Sunday morning, as our little man spent most of the night screaming. After about 6am, things have been much more manageable. Abby got a good nap today, and I’ve discovered that holding Valor in front of me while tiptoeing around bending [...]
We’ve had such a great time reading all the comments that have come through—many from family and friends, but an astonishing number from people we’ve never met. Thank you so much! Even though we’ve been confined more or less in this hospital room, we feel like Valor already has an amazing number of friends. Occasionally, [...]
Wow! Thanks to all our readers and the congratulations and well-wishing which outpoured over the last 24 hours. Two Supergrands arrived yesterday afternoon to take their first shift. Although it’s quickly becoming apparent that the idea of having “shifts” is quite different than the last time around. In some ways, I hope to not be [...]
Valor Edwards Gjertsen, born 7:20 this morning at Winnie Palmer Hospital. 7 pounds, 3 ounces 21 inches Everyone tired but well Will upload more pictures soon so keep checking.
