More Visitors

Thanks to all who have visited us in the hospital.

Belinda. She was the NICU nurse who cared for Eden.

Nathan and Jenny

Josh and Kay (Who have been helping with food each day!)

Paul and Christina

And the Laroya clan

Compared to Eden, Silas has huge hands and feet. I guess an NCAA scholarship is not out of the question!

Tina plans to teach him sign language soon. Now daddy will need to learn too.

Comments

Thank you all for adding comments to the blog. We really enjoy reading them each day. Thanks Mom & Dad Graves for your comment on wanting a photo with all of us. I didn't realize, we have none. I'll try to take some today.

Thanks to Wayne & Janette, Jason & Kelly & kids, and Josh & Kay for their visits yesterday. I don't know what I was thinking.... the camera was not out taking tons of photos.

Visit From the Roche's

Thanks for coming by. Nice hold Jac. Is your hand wet?

More Cute Photos

Our little boxer

Look mom! I can touch my tongue to my chin!

Will someone please take off these gloves?

Ohhhh Soooo Looow Meeeeooo

Birth Video

WARNING!!!
This video is pretty graphic.  If you don't like blood, don't watch.  Don't worry, Tina is not exposed.  The view is from Tina's head looking down to her tummy.

It is amazing how durable babies are!


http://youtu.be/0VyB8CG8ihk

A few more quick photos

Cute Closeup

For Linda, who requested another cute closeup.

Firsts

A new life brings lots of "first" events.  Today, we noted:

• First hiccups
• First bath
• First time wearing a new 'outfit' (I told Tina, men don't wear 'outfits.')

We were able to get a parental suite today.  This allows me to stay with Tina and Silas all night.  With crying and feedings, I'm not sure this was such a good idea!  Actually, Silas has be a quiet baby so far.  PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY!  We prayed for a slow and quiet child so his old parents could keep up.  So far, so good.

Silas has been a pure joy for us.  I know every parent thinks their kid is special, but mine really is! :)

Sorry I posted so few photos today.  The Internet connection at the hospital is very slow.  More later.

-Papa

Day 2 Visitors

Thanks to those taking time to visit us today.

Please note: No one asked for a photo with John or Tina.

Jazmin

Camara & Jess

Silas' Doctor (Alastair Morris)

Josh & Kay Lee

Karl & Alex (Karl didn't want to hold Silas.  Since all photos seem to include him, I guess Karl missed the photo shoot!)

Visiting hours

If you want to stop by and see Silas and mum, here are the visiting hours:



More details:

http://www.northshoreprivate.com.au/For-Visitors/default.aspx

Map:
http://www.northshoreprivate.com.au/For-Visitors/documents/NSPH-map.pdf

First Moments

Silas prefers the warmth of the womb.

Daddy gets to cut the umbilical cord.

Time to get weighed.

Wrapped up like a burrito.

Silas With His Oma

First blog Photo

Many more to come...

Welcome Silas.

Born at 4:52pm. Mum and bub doing great! Photos soon.

A Proper Cuddle

Now that Tina is out of surgery, she can hold Silas properly.

Dad's turn.

Oma's turn.

Mama Meets Silas

Finally, Tina gets to meet her son.

Family photo

Silas looking cute.

Silas' First Photo

He was not pleased with the bright lights in his eyes, but he still managed a smile.

Dressed Up And Ready To Go

We all have our clean room gear on... let's go!

Last Belly Shot

I wanted one more shot of the belly before we headed for the hospital.

Chunky Monkey

I prayed for a large, strong, healthy baby.  Actually, I prayed for a "Chunky Monkey" and Silas has proven to be just that.  So when we found some "Chunky Monkey" ice cream at the store, I knew Silas had to have it!!!