As you may well remember (being the extraordinarily advanced young woman that you are), it was a long night. From the waters breaking with a champagne pop at 2:25 this morning all the way through to the coup de gras 4 & 1/2 hours ago, you were the star of the show.
How did you do that trick, by the way? You know, the 9lb, 4.5 oz gift from a 95 lb little slip of a thing like your momma? Land sakes, child, if we'd have known your plans ahead of time, we would have been worried silly.
As it was, your mother carried through like a real trouper. She just kept going and going and going, fierce and strong and so focused on you that there might have been nobody else in the room. Aside from your daddy, of course. You'll be remembering his calm voice and gentle touch for some time. He was the ice chip guy.
And never a whisper of trouble from you, at least, not until the magnificent denouement at the end. Even then, you were a champ. Pink and pretty and bawling fit to raise the roof off that whole hospital. What a little spitfire.
Speaking of champs, how about that mother of yours up and walking not two hours after you were born? Good grief, she's as tough as nails. You take right after her.
Well, now that you're into the whole nursing scene, I don't suppose I'll be holding you in my own arms too often. That's okay -- you and me, we understand each other. (I was the one that got you to stop crying. )
Time to check back in with your folks, little Sophie. Many happy returns of the day, and all the best of the world for your precious own self.
Much love, Aunt Sara
[ July 13, 2004, 04:18 PM: Message edited by: ClaudiaTherese ]
Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :
YAY!!!! Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
AAAAAAAAAAAH! YEAY!!!!! Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
Woohooooo! Congrats to Tom and Christy. Sophia, welcome to Hatrack.
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Happy Birthday Baby!!!
Congrats to Tom and Christy.
space opera
Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :
Yahoo! Congrats you guys! (I'm already waiting for pics.)
Posted by Bob the Lawyer (Member # 3278) on :
*thumbs up*
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Happy Birthday! Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Hobbes Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
YES!!!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Good heavens, but that was beautiful.
Congrats, Davidsons! Enjoy every single moment.
May God bless you and your family all the days of your lives.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
WHOOPEEE!!!!!!!
Farmgirl
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Yay!!!!! What a beautiful name! I was just checking this morning. I had these visions of Christy coming to KamaCon still pregnant. Oh my goodness! Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Born: 11:49am, July 12, 2004 Weight: 9 lb 4.5 oz (yes, that's right) Length: 21 inches Foot prints: Hanging over the edge of the dotted line Hospital: Lacking ethernet access
*Hello, Sophia. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. At the outside, Sophia, you've got about a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, Sophia -- : 'God damn it, you've got to be kind.'
*with apologies to Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Posted by UofUlawguy (Member # 5492) on :
That's really
Here's hoping the proud parents get a little Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Nine pounds and change. I'm so impressed all the way around.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Isn't that like, 10% of Christy's weight? O_O
Posted by Erik Slaine (Member # 5583) on :
Awww. Posted by Anti-Christ (Member # 5714) on :
Congratulations. The best of luck to you and your's. =)
D
Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :
Still waiting for her first post...
Congratulations!
Posted by Jaiden (Member # 2099) on :
Congratulations! Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
Welcome to the world!!!!
Posted by amira tharani (Member # 182) on :
Congratulations, Tom, Christy and Sophia! Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
Christy sounds a lot like my wife - up and picking up her room the morning after a C-section. Impressive!
Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :
Goodness, Christy! Rest while you can! You'll be wishing you had! Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :
Welcome, and Way to go, Christy and Tom. Hope she is a good sleeper.
Posted by msquared (Member # 4484) on :
Congrats to all from all the Ornery people who will not see this.
msquared
Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :
Tom, Christy -
whenever you get around to reading this.
Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you.
And for you, too, Sara - you've finally gotten one of those babies you've been going on and on about.
To new life, new family and getting the heck out of the hospital!
Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :
Heh, I'm smiling like a lunatic. A lunatic with a big geeky smile.
Congratulations, Christy, Tom. You two will be amazing parents.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Congrats to all! Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Mazel tov to the proud parents.
Welcome to the world, Sophie.
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
Oh, what wonderful news! Congrats, Davidsons!
Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :
<-- Grinning like a fool.
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
Hooray! Welcome, Sophie.
Posted by JenniK (Member # 3939) on :
Congrats and wishing you all the best things that life has to offer little one!
Best wishes mom and dad now that the easy part is over! Only 18 more years of hard work to go! (If you're lucky!)
What a great way to celebrate summer! - from Kwea and JenniK Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
What, you couldn't hang on for one more day?
Oh well, congratz anyway, to all of you.
OK, when does she get her own Hatrack handle?
Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :
Congratz!
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
YAY!!!!
Welcome to Earth, Sophie. Sometimes you'll love it here, sometimes you'll hate it. But you have a couple of great guides through the confusing maze of experiences. Posted by Bokonon (Member # 480) on :
Noemon++.
-Bok
Posted by LadyDove (Member # 3000) on :
Congratulations Tom, Christy and Sophia-
Christy, I understand that the plus side to having big infants is that they tend to stay comfortable longer in their own skin. By that I mean, they sleep longer, don't get chilled as easily and are generally happy.
It was true with my kids. Jacob, my second child was 9lbs, 2oz; two pounds heavier than my first. The difference in temperment was like night and day. Jacob was so content that he rarely cried. I worried until I talked to the doc and she told me that it's an advantage of "growing them big".
Again- congratulations
[ July 12, 2004, 07:04 PM: Message edited by: LadyDove ]
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Hi Sophia,
The world is a better place for having you in it.
AJ
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Congrats, Tom & Christy.
<Experiencing some mild pain on Christy's behalf after hearing about 9+ pounds.>
Posted by Vána (Member # 6593) on :
Oh, I'm so excited!! Sophia, welcome. I can't wait to meet you!
Tom, Christy...congratulations!
Posted by Irami Osei-Frimpong (Member # 2229) on :
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Yay! Yay! Yay!
Posted by Zalmoxis (Member # 2327) on :
Yay.
And I absolutely love the name.
Best wishes to Christy for an uncomplicated, unrushed recovery.
This is so cool.
Posted by ak (Member # 90) on :
Congratulations! And I too love the name. Sophia must be after Sophia in Crime and Punishment, and Rose after Rosie Cotton. You couldn't have done better! Hooray for the Davidson family!
[ July 12, 2004, 07:33 PM: Message edited by: ak ]
Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
Yay!!!! Congratulations and welcome not-so-little Sophia!!
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Well, I guess this kills the countdown thread.
Congratulations Sophia, Christy & Tom!
And congratulations aunt Sara. Thanks for bringing us the news so quickly.
[ July 12, 2004, 08:50 PM: Message edited by: Bob_Scopatz ]
Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
congrats, kids!
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Fantastic!
I'm very pleased to hear it all went so well. And Christy - you deserve a medal! 9 lbs for a first born... wow oh wow.
I hope you are both having fun and being blissfully happy with Sophia Rose.
[ July 12, 2004, 10:13 PM: Message edited by: imogen ]
Posted by Dead_Horse (Member # 3027) on :
Aw, sweet! Rain
Posted by Insanity Plea (Member # 2053) on :
Squeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Christy and Tom! That is so wonderful! May she be forever a healthy bundle of joy.
T'ank 'ou Auntie Sara for bringing us the wonderful message! Satyagraha
[ July 12, 2004, 10:16 PM: Message edited by: Insanity Plea ]
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
yay.
Posted by advice for robots (Member # 2544) on :
Congrats to the Davidson family of three! Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
Yay!
Welcome to this world Sophia! You were born to some awesome parents, they love you very much. Remember when times get tough, that they DO love you, and if you ever need friends, you have lots of them here.
Posted by Toretha (Member # 2233) on :
Congratulations! Great name! Posted by MaydayDesiax (Member # 5012) on :
YAY!
::bounce bounce bounce::
When B told me that Sophia had been born, I squeeled very loud.
Wow... Big, big baby.
::hopes she stays happy and healthy for a long time to come::
I get to see the baby at Kamacon! YAY!
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
Congrats to the new Mommy and Daddy!
Welcome to Baby Sophia Rose. (Just had to type that name out.... it is so beautiful.)
Life can be unpredictable, but it is totally worth it with a Mommy and Daddy like yours and the great friends you will make. Glad you are here.... now where are those pics.
*I should just give up on this grammar thing.*
[ July 13, 2004, 01:09 AM: Message edited by: larisse ]
Posted by hansenj (Member # 4034) on :
Congratulations to the new mommy and daddy. And aunt. Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
YAY!! Congrats!
Sophia Rose. That's a beautiful name.
~Jane~
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Pic's.....did someone say pic's???
Congrats, as JenniK already said...
Kwea
Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
That'd be a pretty rockin' family. Tom, Christy, and CT as the fairy god-aunt. Unbelievable.
Congratulations!
Posted by zgator (Member # 3833) on :
Congratulations Davidson family!!
I love the name as well.
Posted by Eruve Nandiriel (Member # 5677) on :
Congrats! May she grow to be as pretty as her name! Posted by Arthur (Member # 4026) on :
CONGRATS!!!! Welcome Sophia Posted by ctm (Member # 6525) on :
Congratulations, Christy, Tom and Sophia!
Big babies are the best! And they do sleep better. Sometimes.
ctm (mother of 10lb14 oz boy and 9lb 10oz girl)
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
I'm journaling the birth, so more details will be forthcoming soon -- but until then, here's two pics to tide y'all over:
(P.S. Thank you. All of you.)
Posted by Vána (Member # 6593) on :
Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :
Yay! How lovely....especially because she's sleeping. Posted by AmkaProblemka (Member # 6495) on :
Fantastic and beautiful. Congratulations.
Posted by Brinestone (Member # 5755) on :
Congratulations! It's funny, I know about 22 couples who are expecting right now, and all but two of them are having boys—Sophia makes three. I'm betting she'll like the odds when she's a little older.
Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
congrats Tom and Christy!
Welcome Sophia!
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Gorgeous. Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
Congratulations!! She looks like a first rate baby!! Simply adorable.
Posted by IanO (Member # 186) on :
Congrats, Tom.
Ian
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
She's really adorable guys. I didn't say it before, so I'll say it now--congratulations. You're going to be wonderful parents.
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Beloved child, welcome to this life. You know you are doomed to be a Hatracker.
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Aw! Congrats! Beautiful baby, beautiful name.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Thanks for the photos Tom! Ask CT to change the thread title so people know there are photos now!
She's beautiful! Give a big hug to Christy for us!
Farmgirl
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Posted by Tammy (Member # 4119) on :
Welcome Sophia Rose! What a pretty name you have.
Posted by Wendybird (Member # 84) on :
Congrats Davidson's! What a beautiful name for such a beautiful baby!!
(edit to fix my misspelling)
[ July 13, 2004, 05:18 PM: Message edited by: Wendybird ]
Posted by Binky Boo (Member # 6622) on :
Dear Sophia,
Welcome to the world. Let me give you a few pointers, as the Jatraquero closest to your age.
First, try not to cry much unless you really need something. Letting Mom and Dad sleep is a Good Thing for you, because they'll be happier when they're awake.
Enjoy being small (HA!) for as long as you can. My older brother says chores suck.
You're lucky your mom is breastfeeding you, 'cause formula is Nasty. My mom gave me some once, and I yakked it all over her. Besides, boobies are so much nicer. Of course, I'm male, so I may be a tad prejudiced on this issue.
Congratulations Tom and Christy. I'll light an imaginary cigar and blow some cool imaginary smoke rings.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*tears up at beautiful pictures*
How lovely! Congratulations again, and may you find much joy and happiness. Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Uh oh! Thomas and Sophia...
A match made in Hatrack!!!
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
LOL @ Bob!!
Congrats Tom and Christy. She really is lovely and I know that she'll be happy to have you two as her parents!
Welcome Sophie!! Posted by ak (Member # 90) on :
That second picture with her smiling at her mom is absolutely precious! Ah, congratulations, you two! What a joy! Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Bee-yooo-teee-ful!
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
ANd they hooked up in one of CT's threads too....who would have figured....
Great pictures. You are lucky to have such a beautiful baby. As you said Tom, she must take after mommy.
Kwea
Posted by beatnix19 (Member # 5836) on :
Congrats Tom and Christy. My Sophia Rose says hi to Your Sophia Rose. Boy, they have beautiful names.
Anyways, just wanted to throw you a warning... get ready to have stupid people ask you how much you liked the show Golden Girls when you tell them Sophie's name. I have had more people than I care to remeber tell me that they loved the show too. I mean, most young men just love shows about four really old women still trying to score.
Welcome to the world Sophia!
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
We're home now and doing well. Y'all are a great bunch. Thanks for all the congrats!
Still too mushy (in too many respects) to say much, but we're very very happy.
Edit: try this for the family photos (they're from my uncle, also Tom. ) new link
[ July 14, 2004, 07:21 PM: Message edited by: Christy ]
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
quote: We're Sorry! ---------------- Your session at the Photo Center has timed out.
It won't let me see the photo!
FG
[ July 14, 2004, 05:12 PM: Message edited by: Farmgirl ]
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
If it's any consolation, it won't let me see the pictures, either. But since I have her here in front of me, that's okay.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Tom, when she gets old enough to sit on your lap, get an old keyboard and cut the cable off it. Then she'll sit in your lap and happily bang the keyboard while you surf the web. As long as you're using your keyboard, she'll be interested in hers.
Unless something shiny or extraordinarily dangerous catches her eye.
Dagonee
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
That's a very cool idea, Dagonee.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
I lived with some friends after their daughter was born, and she loved the computer, mainly because everyone paid so much attention to it. So I took one from work for her and she would happily "type" for as long as a half hour, which helped her daddy get some computer time.
Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
Thomas is too smart for that. He knows which keyboard/remote control/etc makes things happen on screen and which ones don't.
(that's how one of the keys on my notebook ended up detached. good thing it's one that's rarely used!)
[ July 14, 2004, 06:24 PM: Message edited by: TheTick ]
Posted by Lime (Member # 1707) on :
Welcome, Sophie, welcome! We're all looking forward very much to seeing you for the first time.
Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :
I'll have to try the severed keyboard trick. Great pictures.
Posted by Rakeesh (Member # 2001) on :
Hearty congratulations, and I look for'ard to readin' the journals
*high-fives* all round. Now if only I hadn't converted, I could get some pink cee-gars Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
She's got her daddy's head, for sure....
FG
Posted by zgator (Member # 3833) on :
Great family pictures. How was your first night at home with her?
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Wonderful journal! Christy, don't be afraid to take something for the pain. I had tearing very similar to yours with my first baby. Tucks pads are also nice.
space opera
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Jeez, that's brilliant. Oh, thank you so much for sharing.
Nine pounds and change. Holy moly. Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
No one believes me *smile* I'm not really in that much pain. The stitches really are starting to irritate, though.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Warm sitz bath. Or, if that doesn't do the trick, try one chilled with ice.
Any drugstore should have one for 15-25 bucks. I strongly recommend trying one.
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
I just finished reading the journal and it is *wonderful*. I'm going to send a link to my brother who is expecting to welcome his firstborn this autumn.
One comment, hopefully reassuring: Our daughter Rayne was a lot like Sophie about sleeping. Her first night in the world, she would only sleep in her Daddy's arms. In short order and desperate for sleep, we let her sleep with us. I worried about this excessively, but didn't worry so much that I lost sleep (which was really the point when you think about it...) Our pediatrician was reassuring at the 6 week checkup, saying that it wasn't at all a problem right now, and just to try to get her used to sleeping in her crib by the time she was 2 or 3 months. We did, and now, while she likes to climb in bed with us, it's only with a mind to play and cuddle.
Congratulations Christy and Tom!! This parenthood thing is so great, and I'm so happy that you've got such a good baby to start your parenting adventure.
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Thanks for the journal, Tom. I'm amazed and in awe.
Wow!
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Tom, I'm really glad that you and Christy are geeks. If you weren't, Hatrack and all the world wouldn't have access to that awesome journal. Thanks for posting it, I read the whole darned thing.
[ July 17, 2004, 02:09 AM: Message edited by: Narnia ]
Posted by Insanity Plea (Member # 2053) on :
Amazing journal, Tom. I can't wait to see her!
quote: Speaking of E-mail, it is SO nice to again have web access. My palms have stopped shaking. Christy and I both are geeky enough to, almost immediately after settling down, fire up our computers and head straight to the Hatrack forums. There's probably something wrong with us, but I can't think what.
:: giggles :: Why do I think when it comes to my turn, I'll be doing that? Satyagraha
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