Tobin _____ Chapman

This is my name...so far. Mom and Dad are working on it. I think the Tobin (aka Toby) is agreed upon because Dad found out that it is actually an old family name. But I know they are still hung up on the middle name. Dad's pushing pretty hard for Tobin Wan Konobe Chapman but I heard "I love you, honey, but absolutely not" so I think Mom is open to more suggestions.

Oh! and by the way, I weighed in at 9lbs and 21 inches of me arrived intact although I tend to remain in my 12 inch ball. But things seem nice and now that I know what all the racket's been about these past few months (something always leaning on Mom's tummy{Imean me} called "sisters"?) I plan on sticking around. Seems like it might be fun! Great family to come into!

It's a Boy!

Claire gave birth at 10:30 pm approximately to a beautiful baby boy. He is big, but don't yet know the weight and length, but he is extremely alert, sucking his hands and nursing.

I'll keep you posted! Name coming soon!

Baby On Its Way!

Whether it will be a December 8th or a December 9th birthday I don't yet know, but since it is late at night I thought I would post rather than wake everyone up!

Claire started labor late this afternoon and by 6pm we were all on to our various duties: Claire doing her thing, Brian fretting over filling the birthing pool, the girls running from room to room, and I finished baking the zuccini quiche for the crowd. The midwives arrived shortly after and Janek and I have the girls at home with us for "dinner and a movie" until their sibling arrives (I hope they fall asleep). Nathie is there with Claire and with Julian, who is sound asleep in Mila's crib.

All is well! I will keep you posted.