david & kiko & noa update

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Now that I have your attention… emoticon I thought I would give you a little update on how everyone is doing.
First off, as you can imagine, things have been really busy. Kiko came home from the hospital last Wednesday. After a few more days under supervision, Noa was able to come home on Monday. I was at a conference in Tokyo for Mon, Tue, and Wed, but when I got back everyone was settled in at home.
Things have been crazy since then.

Noa’s Schedule
  1. Cry.
  2. Poo.
  3. Cry.
  4. Throw up.
  5. Throw up.
  6. Throw up.
  7. Poo.
  8. Cry.
  9. Sleep. Sort of.
  10. Also important to note that Noa works on Canada time. emoticon

He has also developed a retarded sort of cry that involves him sucking in all the air that he can, and keeping it safe in his stomach until he is ready to use it in his throwing up activities.

As for us, we are both not getting much sleep (Kiko more so than me.)
Worse than that, my monitor broke. Ug. I am currently writing this on the MAC which is the reason for the lack of pictures. I am going to try and pick one up today.
I also had a little video of Noa’s first 12 hours that was going to go up, but unfortunately that will have to wait until I can see what the computer is doing… I know it’s doing something…

I think that’s it for now. Expect a proper album, movies, & more pictures soon. As well as stuff about us.
Thank you again for everyone who has sent cards/gifts/e-mails/support… it has meant a lot.

Noa’s status: pooing.

On my way to Tokyo

Well… unfortunately I have to go to Tokyo for a 3 day conference. It actually sucks a lot, because I won’t be here when Noa gets home from the hospital (which looks like it will be tomorrow! emoticon)

 I will however have a funny story about a Camera that I am being forced to buy … apparently my logic wasn’t good enough, but after Noa was born he was cute enough to warrant a camera. After being told by the people (being you!) that we don’t need one, I had given up. Now I have to start all of my camera purchasing planning again… arg…. woeth me.

At any rate, after Noa is home I should be able to sort out a photo album where you guys can go get your Noa fix (and for those of you who don’t need Noa pictures, I will continue to supply you with my meaningless photos/entries.)

IN THE MEANTIME… here are some very very up-to-date Noa pictures. 10/11 days old and counting. 

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That is all. 

Noa’s First Week – Part #2

Happy 1 week!!! (Don’t worry, this won’t be a regular thing!) emoticon 

As promised… here are some pictures of Noa from his 1st week in Japan (or anywhere!) from Kiko’s cellphone. I will begin with one of our favourite pictures so far…

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Look… he’s sleeping. Because he is cute. And that’s what cute babies do…

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That is all. 

Noa’s First Week – Part #1

Still haven’t had a chance to go home for more than 2 seconds. Work is on hold, house is on hold.. everything is on hold until Noa and Kiko get sorted out! 🙂 So since I have been lax in updating the website, here are some pictures of Noa’s first 4 days that were taken at various times with my cell phone. (Part #2 will be from Kiko’s cell phone… she has some really good ones! emoticon)

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By the way… don’t worry about the tube. He had a little stomach trouble. He actually really likes it… he thinks it’s a soother… crazy babies. 

Still at the hospital

So here’s what I am going to do. Some of you want more Noa pictures. (Ok, I’m lying… anyone that has bothered to contact me wants more Noa pictures…) (Thanks!! emoticon)

So, I am going to setup a gallery/page for Noa only pictures. It will be updated regularily (because that’s what new parents do… take pictures of their babies!) so you can see how he is doing. If you don’t want the clutter, the main page will still be about us (including Noa stuff) but not only Noa.

This way you get lots of Noa pictures (if you want) and you can still come to read about Kiko, Noa, and I. (which is why you are here… right?)

Until Noa and Kiko I will be posting new pictures of Noa and Kiko here!

Shh… don’t tell anyone… but expect video soon.

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Why is his face so red? He enjoys pinching and scratching his eyes and cheeks. He also enjoys sleeping with his hands in his ears. He is a special boy.

 

More Noa

I cave to what the people want. (Or what I want to give the people.)

Kiko and I will be putting up more photos when I get some sleep. But worry not! This will not turn into a Noa-only website. Expect to see lots of stuff from all of us over the next few weeks. (That being said, this is also a good place to get lots of Noa pictures as well.)

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… and send presents. I spoke with Noa and for his birthday he wants presents: English books, CD’s, anything that will enable him to communicate with you! 

Here are some pictures… enjoy!

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Kiko is fine and anxious to get some so we can spend time together as a family.

And yes, I recognize how studly I look in that picture above. It was either that picture (which favours Noa), or the one below, which favours me. I chose the one above (the mark of a good father.)

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She currently has Noa captive with her in the hospital.

That is all.

Love, David, Kiko, & Noa.