Rodrigo on September 29th, 2009

One week ago Willow Nerys was birthed at home by my amazing wife Joy. We embarked together on a journey of family almost 3 years ago, it has taken determination, courage, hope, and love, as well as a huge number of our friends, family and strangers holding us, supporting us, loving us, and rooting [...]

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Rodrigo on September 22nd, 2009

At 6:32AM San Francisco, September 22nd 2009 Willow Nerys Lagos Sortore came bounding into the outside world.
After 4 ½ hours of labor Joy courageously  pushed her out into the warm birthing tub water, within a few seconds Willow took her first breath, and made herself be heard loud and clear.
All 7Lbs of her [...]

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Rodrigo on September 19th, 2009

This Tuesday we go to do the second belly cast. I love doing these, so much fun, feel like a kid at playtime. Joy is totally sexy pregnant (and non pregnant too).
We are just over the 38 week mark now. The midwife visit was excellent on Friday, all is going well, very well [...]

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Rodrigo on September 11th, 2009

Yesterday we started the 37th week. As official as it gets, baby is done cooking. All systems go, and ready.  Very exciting time.  I fell asleep thinking.. humm the next time the sun comes up, it could be a dad. wow that is cool. 
The excitement is hard to contain. 

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