Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Welcome to the world

At 1:54 PM on May 5th, 2009, Shaina and I welcomed our second beautiful and healthy son to this world. Baby Boy Sugar #2 shares the distinction of a May birthday with numerous other family members in the Sugar/Katzoff clan, including the same birthday as his uncle Bryan. 

At 7 pounds, 11 ounces, he has a full head of blonde hair and blue eyes just like his older brother did. 

We went to the hospital on Monday evening, as Shaina complained of pain - despite us planning to be induced the very next morning at 8 AM. While the first dozen or so hours of labor were pretty boring, things sped up quickly, and we have G-d to thank for yet another handsome little addition to the Sugar clan. Lutheran staff, nurses, physicians were all phenomenal. Shaina got the epidural right away this time and it made all the difference in the world. Shaina and I laughed so much during this birth that the laughter itself nearly pushed the baby out! Mom and baby are doing just great, and will come home Thursday. 

Shalom Zachor will be at our home on Friday evening, 9:15 PM.
Bris will be May 12th, Tuesday - Lag B'Omer. at Skokie Valley Synagogue, 7:15 AM. 

Quote of the day goes to Big Brother Ethan, upon meeting his new sibling: "He looks like a tomato! He's all red!" Ethan is doing great, and is having a blast with all the presents and attention he's been getting!




"See you soon, baby!"
Killing some time at labor and delivery
About ready to go
Baruch HaBa
Waaaaaaaaa

Welcome to the fam
Kodak moment
swaddled goodness
Proud abba
bakin' in the rays

8 comments:

Lanie said...

Mazal tov! He's so cute and Shaina looks great! Eliora can't wait for her first playdate.

Lisa said...

Mazel tov! He is so beautiful! We are so happy for you!
-Lisa, Jerry, Olin and Dorothy

Margo said...

Julie agrees he does look like a tomato. I think you all look wonderful! Mozal Tov!

Anonymous said...

He is beautiful!!!
Mazel tov.
Love, Lois and Dennis

Lexi said...

Mazal TOV!!!!!!!!!!!! he's Sooooooo Cute , i can't wait to see you guys!!!!!!!!!!!

Amanda said...

Mazel Tov!
HE IS SOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!!!

Susan said...

He is just perfect! Congratulations! We can not wait to meet him. It looks like Ethan already has the big brother thing down!
-Susan, David, and Olivia

Ali said...

Mazel Tov!
hope everyone's well!