Introducing Jacob....

Our wonderful little baby arrived on September 6th 2010. Here's a little bit of the story....

Father's Day 2010:

Jon eagerly anticipated getting his first FD present.

A bottle of aftershave arrived on 5/09 but the BIG gift...his son....was coming a day later.

Delivery Day 2010:
We arrived at Gladstone Mater Hospital as 2.....one with a passenger though. Looking a little bleary eyed because we hadn't slept for long the night before (we were too excited) and it was an early start for the op prep.

The Moment:
At 10.51am, Jacob Jonathan Van Itallie entered the world. This is Jacob just minutes after he was born...already alert and content. He has the Van Itallie 'M' lips, just like his Daddy. He's a big boy. 9lb 13oz (4.440kg) to be exact! Silly us....in the room before we headed into theatre, we'd guessed that he'd be 8lb 1oz.

First Timers:
Jon's parents are quite delighted to see grand baby #1. A nice 3 day late birthday present for Mum and a 1 day late (Grand)Father's Day gift for Dad.

Bath Time:
It took a while to get there, but once he was in...Jacob loved it. 
Very relaxing time....just like every bath since. 

8 Times a Winner:
Kirsty's folks love the latest addition to their collection of grand children. 
Jacob evens the ledger at 4 girls, 4 boys.

A favourite:
Not a pose I have seen since, so this is a little gem to treasure.

Going Home:
5 sleeps after arriving at hospital, we leave. All three of us! 
Excited...thankful.....ready....so very happy.