Bella's first steps

Bella took her first real steps yesterday. It was amazing. She spent about 15 minutes standing and falling repeatedly. She's still a little dangerous, but I am very proud of her.

Here is a video update of Isabella. The changing table has become her favorite location, and mine too, because it's where we go to "talk".

Easter 2009

Its a beautiful Easter day, and Isabella is enjoying her fathers 4 day weekend. Primroses are blooming in most yards around the city. White and yellow tree blossoms are also starting to bloom. We had a wonderful visit from Auntie Alyssha last week. We went to Luzern for Isabella's first real travel. The city is beautifully surrounded by blue water and white mountains. There is a large pedestrian only area that runs along the river as it comes out of the lake. And unlike Zurich, they seem to care about the outside of the buildings as well as the inside, and most are covered with colorful frescos.

Its a girl

Isabella Jane Hayden was born February 27, 2009, at 7:21 pm CET. She was 51 cm long and weighed 3,650 grams. She and Bryn are very healthy and very beautiful.

To the hospital

Bryn's been having regular contractions since about 4 am. They are becoming strong and painful, so we are off to the hospital. So far she is doing well.

My Guarantee

We will have a baby by Saturday. Its official. If Bryn doesn't do it on her own by then, they are going to induce labor. Everything is fine, and this is standard procedure. Isabella's heart rate is normal and there is plenty of space in the womb. The doctor explained that the likelihood of labor complications increases dramatically 10 days after the due date. So, when they are certain about the due date they induce labor at 10 days past. So here we are. Maybe its the eternal procrastinator in me, but I really appreciate a hard deadline. Its very exciting for me to know that Isabella will absolutely be here in the next three days!

Birthday wishes

My birthday is almost over, and I did not get what I wanted. . . ISABELLA! Maybe next year. However, I did get an amazing homemade carrot cake form Bryn and her mom, which I am about to tear into. Bryn and I will go back to the hospital for a check up on Wednesday, if nothing has happened by then. Thanks to everyone for the nice birthday wishes.