Announcing his arrival -

posted by Brace

Eli Harrison Cooper

born at 5:35pm
May 18, 2008

Kaiser Hospital,
Santa Rosa

7lbs 11oz
20 inches

Ryan entered the hospital with
frequent contractions at 9:00am. As with Leila's delivery, she received no analgesics

Labor went well. Phyllis (an old L&D nurse) commented on how well Ryan managed it. Ryan may appear on the fragile side, but she's as tough as nails. Ask her about the freezing wet bicycle rides to work in Japan, or about her hike up Mt. Fuji. We are proud of her.

Leila is going to be a great big sister. Unprompted,
she showered Eli with kisses.

Phyllis wanted to much to be with Ryan at Leila's birth, but because she was born in Lancaster, England, Phyllis wasn't able to attend. Being there for Eli's arrival meant a lot to her. Leila and I (Brace) had a great fun day together.

Eli appears very healthy. He has demonstrated
a mellow personality so far. No fussiness, no crying while I was there.


Eli will be coming home tomorrow.

It was a great day.