2011-05-28: The Birth of a Great Man

: Babcia Krysia (almost)

: Rumor has it that a giant is about to be born

: The mom to be

: The parents to be

: After 12 hours, food is needed for the additional work that is still to come

: Modern medicine at work

: The doctor in charge of the situation — Dr. Camilla Buchanan, MD

: Notwithstanding all the efforts to induce, and all the pushing done by Kelly, at 5 am on May 28, 2011, a decision was made to proceed by Caesarean Section

: I tried to keep to the speed limit, but I failed — however, when I explained to the officer why I was exceeding the speed limit, he let me go without a ticket

: As we entered the hospital, we were aware of the precious arrival

: When we reached the maternity area, we heard over the hospital-wide speaker system the short lullaby they play each time a baby is born — we knew that this was ours (actually, Kelly’s & Marek’s — but we turned to each other and said, that must be ours). The official time of birth was 6:02 am

: While we waited to meet the newest member of our family, pigs and cows were flying with happiness

: While Kelly was in recovery, we watched our new grandson with amazement

: Waiting for all kinds of medical tests; and a bath; before he can properly be introduced into society

: The brand new dad

: Babcia Krysia on guard

: Under the sink for his first bath

: All is photographed and documented

: The observation

: While dad is on guard, junior keeps warm under a heat lamp

: In the company of mom and dad, and babcia, more medical tests — glucose is low, needs to be fed

: Babcia, meet your grandson

: (The cream on his face is to protect his eyes from infection).

: Love, pride and joy

: Exhausted, but very happy new mom

: Exhausted, but very happy new dad

: Weight: 9 lb 14 oz Length 21 in

: Mom and son

: An hour ago they were a couple; now they are a family

: Dad and his son

: Ciocia Malgosia accepting responsibility

: The beginning of a dialogue

: Wojcio Rysiu

: Uncle John

: Grandpa Paul

: The main man

: Too tired to cook — ordering pizza (NO!; just kidding)

: Just a few hours, and was already involved in a browl (actually, needs a manicure)

: Back to Babcia Kostro

: No; you can’t have the keys to the car yet.

: Mother and son, and his son

: Note how smart he is; he opened his eyes, and is learning all this new information

: Must stay in bed until 7 pm — then, time to get out of bed(?!)

: The End; To Exit, enter the “Esc” Key

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