It’s a boy!

October 7th, 2008

We left in a hurry in the middle of the night, leaving boy #1 to his auntie. Boy #2 was born this morning at 5 UTC, three weeks ahead of estimated schedule. That was fortunate, because he was already a fat little pink Yoda (3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs). We are very happy of having chosen this (one-hour-drive away) smalltown hospital, as it was renowned for its high ‘natural’ birth rate (and breastfeeding-friendly practices). My beautiful wife made it without any sort of chemicals, a thing she had dreamed of, but had never imagined she was actually capable of.

In bed with a tiger

All congratulations to be forwarded to Mrs Mandarine and the little pink one, room #3. Sorry I was late with the pictures…

Big brother is unsure what to think

13 Responses to “It’s a boy!”

  1. Charlotte Says:

    Hooray for Mrs M, the little pink one and you! What wonderful news! Having had one drugged birth and two drug-free ones I can attest to the adrenaline thrill of the latter. Well done to all of you. Looking forward to the picture.

  2. Cam Says:

    A big welcome to this world to Boy #2!

  3. Maria Says:

    Welcome little baby!
    Congrats to Mrs Mandarine.
    Can’t wait for photos (notice the s)… When you get a chance…

  4. Smithereens Says:

    Congratulations and bravo to Mrs. Mandarine! Welcome to Baby Mandarine, I hope he lets his parents rest!

  5. Emily Barton Says:

    Congratulations! So happy for you and Mrs. Mandarine and Big Brother, too. Looking forward to seeing the picture.

  6. Dorothy W. Says:

    Congratulations! That’s wonderful, and I’m very glad everyone is doing well.

  7. mandarine Says:

    Thank you everybody. I have my USB cord now. Pictures probably later today.

  8. Cori Says:

    Congratulations to all of you! Welcome to the world, new little-person!

  9. mandarine Says:

    Heya Cori, and a happy birthday to you.

  10. Becky Says:

    Congratulations to you both!

  11. Emily Barton Says:

    Ahhh! Finally some pictures, and what great ones they are!

  12. mandarine Says:

    Becky: all I did was hold a hand, grit my teeth and breathe along…

    Emily: there will be picture of his eyes when he wakes up for more than half a minute (has hardly happened yet)

  13. polaris Says:

    Thanks for sharing the wonderful news! Congratulations to you, Mrs. M, the little pink one and the big pink one!

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