In which we welcome young UltraLinc to the world
They said it couldn't be done but I'm a bit speechless. I'm so totally in love that I can't think of much to say about it. When my mother-in-law asked how it felt to be a Daddy all I could muster was a thumbs up, and just the thought of our beautiful son brings tears of, to quote Tenacious D, “exultant joy.”
So as I mentioned before the name is Linc or probably Lincoln in English. If we go with Linc, I haven't decided on the spelling, and we do have a kanji in mind for the Japanese version of his name, but I'll announce that later when we've decided for sure.
Linc takes his first ever bath.
Linc was born on April 26th, 2008 at 2:32 P.M. He weighs 5lbs 14oz and is 26inches long. His Mommy is busy recovering and when I left the hospital tonight she was in a lot less pain already than when she left the delivery room. Linc had a powerful scream, and immediately wanted some milk. He kept opening his mouth like a baby barn swallow until he was finally given a nipple at which point he went to town on it with vigor.
Linc with the most amazing woman in the world.
After things calmed down a bit I was able to go view him in the nursery while Mommy was being examined by the doctor. He was awake and kept his eyes on my face the whole time, very alert and interested. Later when his Grandma Suzuki and Uncle Mitsuhiro came with his Great Aunt to visit him he was still awake and still intensely interested in what was happening on the other side of the glass. Finally, just before visiting hours were over and I had to leave, the nurses wheeled him into the room for a visit. They said he had drunk 20cc of formula before falling into the deep sleep he was in when we saw him. The nurse told me how to disarm the alarm on the bassinet so that I could pull him out and hold him, but he was sleeping so peacefully I wouldn't have dreamed of disturbing him.
UltraGirl and I would like to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for all your thoughts and prayers. I have never been so joyful, grateful, and utterly out of my depth as I am at this moment.
Finally just to prove Linc and I have some kind of psychic connection, I won the baby sweepstakes baby detail guessing contest on facebook. It looks like his Uncle John took second place so the as yet to be named prize will go to him.
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Oriko Leaderboard:
(oriko means good kid)
Johnny
95.5
Its this big guy's turn for the spotlight. Just finished chatting with him on Skype and was struck, as always, by his insight and humor. Get well, Baby. Don't let that cold get the best of you. Take some Zicam.
UltraGirl
95.4
This girl has been lately leaving insightful comments on my posts, a move likely to ensure her a good ranking on the Oriko Leaderboard. Thanks, UltraGirl. I too am glad my camera returned from the Center of the Earth. And do give those cranberries another try.
UltraBob
95.3
k Has been a little busy, but hopefully that's good news for Akatombo Media. We keep missing each other on Skype, but we'll figure it out one of these days. Thanks for the comments. Someday I may finish writing about the trip!
Jim
95.2
Am a little disappointed cause I thought I was going to get to see this guy next weekend at Aunt Debi's wedding. Now he's not coming after all, which is probably a wise choice and all, but still drops him a bit in the Leaderboard ratings til I get over it. Give me another day or two. And he DID make me and UltraDad a super-awesome Anniversary Card with a fun guessing game. We're still waiting to hear....who won?
Heather
95.1
Hasn't been leaving comments, and refuses to share her taco dip recipe, but she did send UltraDad and me an absolutely gorgeous Anniversary card and cash for a dinner out, which we have already made use of. Thanks, Honey.
Polly
88.0
I'm going to leave this kitty up here ahead of the dogs for now. They are still barking at her at every juncture, and as far as I can see, the only thing she does to instigate it is to exist.
Murphy the Wonderdog
87.9
Doesn't bark at Polly as much as his little demon-brother, but does bark at said brother way too much. Murphy, you are the (relatively speaking) "Big Dog". If you want the chewbone Rowdy has, don't bark at him; take it away from him!
Rowdy
75.0
Still too much barking, and a little too much pooping and peeing in the house. Is starting to learn a few tricks, but is not as clever as Murphy in that way.
What I'm Playing:
Bookworm Deluxe
In My CD Player:
I'm Reading:
I need to get into a really good book. Ideas anyone?
Links
The Onion
To be announced...
on April 26, 2008 10:18 PM chenoa said:
Happy Birthday Linc!
He is so beautiful. I love the picture of him with Tomoko. What a wonderful day for the UltraFamily.
Is he really 26 inches? Did you do the conversion right? Rowan is barely 26 inches at 4 month and she's in the 85-90th percentile.
I hope the two blogs are inundated with more photos. Congrats again!
on April 26, 2008 10:20 PM chenoa said:
Sorry, had to post again, b/c I can't get over how beautiful he is and I want to make sure I got that across. He's incredibly handsome!
on April 26, 2008 10:30 PM UltraBob said:
His chart, unless I misread it or they misread it said he was 67cm. Google says: 67 centimeters = 26.3779528 inches
He was much longer than I expected, but it is possible there is a mistake somewhere. I will double check tomorrow.
Thanks for the praise of his good looks, he obviously takes after his mother!
on April 26, 2008 11:04 PM UltraBob said:
I'm sorry, but I really must insist that you refer to yourself as UltraChenoa. Plain Chenoa just won't do.
on April 26, 2008 11:06 PM UltraMom said:
Don't want to brag, but I'm sure I had first photos, right UltraBobDad? You guys were all 21 inches, which was considered quite long. He is amazing and I love the name. Wish I could be there to hold him in person! I feel a little jealous I will be out of computer range all day, as we are meeting Aunt Debi, Uncle John and Michael in Twin Falls today, but I will come armed with photos! Tomoko, you are far too beautiful in these photos to have just had a baby and come out of major surgery. Love you all.
on April 26, 2008 11:42 PM UltraBob said:
You did indeed UltraMomGrandma
on April 26, 2008 11:44 PM The Cook said:
Welcome Linc!
Much love to Bob & Tomoko too.
love MJ, Yoshi & the One Still Kicking Inside
on April 27, 2008 12:27 AM T said:
Happy Birthday Linc!! Welcome to the world!!
Congrats to both of your sensational parents. They are going to take excellent care of you I am sure.
Love
the Goddess
on April 27, 2008 04:16 PM Sako said:
Hey, congratulations!
Welcome to the world, Linc!
on April 27, 2008 08:43 PM Andrew Shuttleworth said:
Congratulations Bob and Tomoko. I can tell you are very happy :-) Enjoy.
on April 27, 2008 08:49 PM Jenny, Tomo and Makoto said:
Gigantic Hugs and Congratulations are in order for all three of you. We are so happy to hear that mom and baby are fine. Your blog is very touching and sweet. Congratulations and hope to meet this handsome man soon!
Best,
Jenny, Tomo and Makoto (aka rock friend)
on April 27, 2008 11:11 PM UltraBob said:
Thanks Cook, T, Sako, Andrew, Jenny, Tomo, and especially Makoto-kun!
on April 28, 2008 07:37 AM mike said:
ウルトラおめでとう！！！！
Very very ultra happy for you! ultra Linc is looking ultra good yea!?
and yes you must be The ULTRA 幸せな男です。
again! CONGRATS!!!!
see you later~!^^
on April 28, 2008 10:32 AM Carmen said:
Hey Bob!
Congratulations!! UltraLinc is super cute and I believe he will be as smart as his father! Being a dad must be amazing.
All the best to your family and let's meet sometime in Japan~
Carmen Wong
on April 29, 2008 03:37 PM Jim O'Connell said:
What a beautiful little boy.
Congratulations to you all.
on April 30, 2008 11:52 PM UltraBob said:
Thanks Mike and Jim and Carmen!!
Carmen, where did you hear about the baby? I was amazed to see your comment show up.
on May 4, 2008 08:41 AM Kristen said:
Your expression of your “exultant joy" made me cry. Welcome, Linc/k/oln!