Day 281: Let’s Get This Show on the Road
After many hours of contractions we’re about to head out to the hospital. We’ve got a birthing ball, tons of music on an iPod, and a pervasive sense of fear and excitement. Check back for updates throughout the day, I think we might have a little football (get it, that’s a Superbowl joke) before tomorrow.
5:00 AM, Feb 4 update: No big news yet — still at the hospital. Anat’s being a real trooper (Posted by SS).
1630 EST ACTION UPDATE: Some very minor progress to report. Healthy baby boy born at 1147 PST, 8lbs 7.6oz, 20″ long. Mother and baby are doing great and resting comfortably. Father is bizarrely and atypically tranquil. More information to come, including name of aforementioned baby. Thank you (Posted by MS).
February 4, 2008 at 7:01 am
In France it is 2:00 PM so i am probably one of the only who can go to see on Baby K regulary since 6 hours ..
I am so excited !!!! that is like i was six months ago and i feel like it was another delivery for me …
Anat I just want to encourage you…
I know Aaron will be a good coach!!!!!
Have a good time with your baby ……….
Nathalie
February 4, 2008 at 8:57 am
i am so excited for you both!!!! speedy labor vibes anat!!!!
February 4, 2008 at 1:55 pm
what an exciting time! thinking about you both!! you’re the dynamic duo that knows just how to support each other. keep it up! i’ll be cheering you on from the east coast!
February 4, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Congratulations!!!!!!! I don’t know what else to say. I’m just so happy for you guys! Love you all!
February 4, 2008 at 2:40 pm
MAZEL TOV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!We send you all much love, and can’t wait to see pics
February 4, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Congratulations!!!!!! What great news! You must be so happy and relieved and tired. Thinking of you all!
February 4, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Excellent and exciting news. Congratulations.
Enjoy your tranquility. But don’t get used to it.
February 4, 2008 at 3:50 pm
AAAHHHHHHHH!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 4, 2008 at 3:51 pm
oops, i got so excited i posted that last reply prematurely!
i am so excited for you both. you are going to be unbelievable parents for an unbelievable baby.
i love you both
February 4, 2008 at 4:28 pm
YAY!!!! your instincts were right on the gender of the baby!! lots of love to you both. congratulations!!
February 4, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Mazal Tov!
I am so excited for you!!! Anat, giving a son to your husband is the biggest Mitzah for a woman. Enjoy the rest in the hospital and get family and frieneds lined up to help when you come back home!
Congratulations!!!
February 4, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Ellie’s first boyfriend has arrived… yay! We can’t wait to hear what he’ll be called and see pictures of this “long” baby with a Shahar chin. Congrats! We love you guys!
February 4, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Mazal Tov to you! You and Aaron will make an amazing mom and dad! Enjoy the little bundle of joy! Can’t wait to meet our new nephew! Sam is sooo happy to finally have another boy cousin (in the US), Emily is always happy to hear about a new baby! We are all very, very happy for you! You are so fortunate to receive such a special gift as a baby in your lives!!! Lots of rest Anat to begin this exciting journey of having an actual family! Sending our love!
February 4, 2008 at 8:20 pm
welcome earthside little miniature kofner. happy babymoon anat and aaron!!
February 4, 2008 at 10:00 pm
congrats and much love to both of you once again — can’t wait to see the little guy in person!!!!!! (but for starters, I expect pictures to be posted here soon!)
February 5, 2008 at 12:30 am
congratulation !!!!
i am so happy for you …………
i expect pictures very soon
February 5, 2008 at 4:51 am
Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you both and your new baby boy! And I am sending lots of love and good wished to you all. How exciting to have a new little bundle in your lives!!! I can’t wait to see pictures of your little boy.
February 5, 2008 at 8:45 am
Love, love, love to all 3 of you!!! I am so proud of you, Anat and Aaron
February 5, 2008 at 11:16 am
Btw, I think you should change the current baby size indicator on the right sidebar from “Basketball” to “Baby!”
February 5, 2008 at 11:59 am
Congratulations! I’m so happy for all three of you! Welcome Baby K!!!! where are photos???
February 5, 2008 at 12:40 pm
i’m going to add my name to the long list of people requesting a photo of little adam dylan kofner to be posted on the site. nice name by the way, has a wonderful ring to it.
February 5, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Whoo! Congratulations to you all–we have been thinking about you every day and are so exicited that your baby is here, healthy and now your family is 3! We are excited to see pictures and hear the birth story. Enjoy and soak in every single newborn minute.
Lots of love and good wishes from Chicago, where all the Strulls are assembled,
Eli, Susie, Maya, Lois, Sherwin, Grandma Bea & Grandpa George
February 5, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Congratulations to the new addition to your family! Enjoy the moment and I hope to meet the young one soon.
February 5, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Congrats Aaron and Anat! What fantastic news! How long until the first tie-dyed onesie makes an appearance? Wait, that’s probably already happened.
February 5, 2008 at 4:32 pm
WooHoo!!!!! Welcome to the world ADK. Much love!!!
February 6, 2008 at 8:35 am
CONGRATULATIONS YOU GUYS WHAT A GREAT DAY AND NOW A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY OF THREE. ENJOY EVERY SECOND AND DON’T FORGET TO SMELL THE BABY BREATH!!!I HOPE WE WILL SEE YOU ALL BEFORE NEXT THANKSGIVING IF IN FACT THEN I SUSPECT YOUR FAMILIES MAY HAVE OTHER PLANS!WE WISH YOU ALL THE BEST….RAY,LAURIE AND GABBIE