I’ll be taking an extended break from blogging to enjoy the arrival of our daughter.
Susana JillBorn: August 8, 20073:43 a.m.Samsung Medical CenterShe wasn’t expected until early September, but somehow decided that seeing Seoul in August was a good idea.Just after she was born, one of the nurses told me: “Your daughter was looking at the sky.”At the time, I thought it was such a beautiful and mystical thing to say (if a bit strange). She then clarified that Susana was born sunny-side up with her face toward the ceiling, which made the birth more difficult.I think I prefer the first interpretation. I hope that she will always be looking at the sky.I’ll be back soon with updates.
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kangmi 08.14.07 at 8:04 am
Aw, congratulations! She’s a cutie!
Gdog 08.14.07 at 9:01 am
Congrats to the both of you!! :) Be sure to feed her kimchi, it aids in digestion! :)
ZenKimchi 08.14.07 at 12:14 pm
Wow, wow, wow! Amazing! She is beautiful! And I’m not just saying that because I think babies are beautiful. That’s a damn good-looking baby.
Sandra 08.14.07 at 2:22 pm
Congratulations! So happy for all of you!
MigukNamja 08.14.07 at 3:35 pm
She is indeed heaven sent. Even though she was 5 weeks ahead of schedule, she was treated just like a full-term baby at the hospital - no ICU required. She has also thus far *knock on wood* sailed through all of the tests. Her birth weight - 2.79kg - and Cathi’s good health probably had a lot to do with this.
Most importantly, she seems like a relatively calm and happy baby. I give mom all the credit for that :-)
As for life in Korea, I plan on teaching her all of the wonderful things I can about Korean culture, including the wonderful food. At the hospital, she didn’t wrinkle her nose one bit when I ate some strong-smelling kimchi right in front of her, just 1 or 2 days new into the world. She also didn’t laugh (right away) at me during my Korean language speaking exercises when I had her in my lap.
As for Cathi, she’s quite a trooper. Though she’s sorely lacking on sleep and is facing a lot of new and sometimes difficult learning experiences with me, she’s keeping a positive demeanor.
I like to think our family has gained 2 people : a wonderful little girl and a great mommy :-)
-David
David 08.14.07 at 7:07 pm
Hey I’m a regular (although it’s my first time to post a comment) Anyway, your daughter looks absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations and good luck!
the other seoulcat 08.15.07 at 3:26 am
I haven’t been here in ages and I’m astounded at my timing.
Congratulations! She looks serene and peaceful.
Basia 08.16.07 at 2:49 am
She’s gorgeous! And I love your interpretation as well…congrats!
Moa 08.16.07 at 7:25 pm
Congrats! She’s really lovely!
UncleRob 08.16.07 at 9:23 pm
Congrats you two, now bring her to Tennessee!!
MigukNamja 08.18.07 at 4:13 pm
Tennessee is always welcome to meet her here :-)
TN Aunt 08.19.07 at 12:09 pm
I secomd what Uncle Rob said!!!!! I need to hold this beautiful bundle of joy. We love all three of you.She is beautiful.
Caro 08.20.07 at 10:45 am
This grandma’s arms reach out in spirit to Seoul! Susanna Jill Harris is a very blessed little girl to have you two for parents and reflects this blessing in her every pore and gesture–so irresistibly adorable!
Uncle T 08.20.07 at 11:50 pm
I look at her picture almost every day. She is so beautiful!
Samantha 08.21.07 at 11:07 pm
Congratulations on a beautiful baby girl.
I’m based in Joam with my husband and 2 daughters aged 6 & 3 with baby due Sept 1st
MigukNamja 08.23.07 at 8:27 am
Samantha,
Wow ! I can’t imagine what it’s like with 3 kids. Cathi and I are fully occupied just with Susana.
Where is Joam ? (경상북도 영주시 조암동 - Kyong-Sang-Buk-Do Young-Ju-Si Joam-Dong ?)
annamatic 08.24.07 at 7:00 pm
how beautiful! congratulations!
Cristy 10.07.07 at 7:26 pm
OH! I have been so busy that I hadn’t caught up yet - A huge big congratulations. I am sure that you will enjoy the adventure.
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