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The Stork Has Landed January 11, 2007

The big day has finally arrived! Adam Daniel was born last night at 9:44 pm. He weighs 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and is 19 inches long. He gave us quite a scare by being reluctant to start breathing after being born, but he got going after a bit of stimulation. He also had some trouble maintaining his breathing in the transition nursery, and so he spent the night in the Level II NICU under observation. He did a great job overnight, though, and we spent some time with him there at 4:30 and again at 6:00 this morning. He is now in the room with us and doing great, although very sleepy after all that hard work.

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1. zhl - January 11, 2007

Congratulations to all of you! So happy to hear he is doing well. Hope Amanda is feeling okay as well.

2. Jessie - January 11, 2007

Yeah! Congratulations! Adam Daniel is a beautiful name. I’m glad to hear he’s doing well.

3. Anonymous - January 11, 2007

I’m so happy to hear everything went ok. and that Adam Daniel is now doing well. Congratulations to the both of you!

Staci

4. Katarina - January 11, 2007

Congratulations Amanda and Dan!

5. Joie - January 11, 2007

Many congratulations!!!

6. Silene - January 11, 2007

YEAH!!! Congratulations and a big WELCOME to Adam Daniel - may he bring you both much joy! Hope everyone is feeling well and happy.

7. Tammy - January 11, 2007

OMG!!!!!!!! Wonderful news! What a beautiful new beginning for all three of you. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

8. Tina - January 11, 2007

Hurray! Hurray! I’m SO happy that you guys are now parents. Gosh - I just can’t believe it!! Congratulations a thousand times over!!

9. Anonymous - January 11, 2007

Congratulations!

10. ccw - January 11, 2007

Congratulations!!

11. Nancy - January 11, 2007

Yay!! Congratulations mom and dad! And welcome to the world Adam!
Can’t wait to see pictures!! (especially mom’s SMILE as she’s holding her new son!)

12. Amy - January 11, 2007

Congratulations! I’m happy to hear that your little one is doing good. Best wishes mom and dad and welcome to the world Adam Daniel.

13. Louise - January 11, 2007

Congratulations. Finally - the happy ending!

14. B - January 11, 2007

Welcome Adam Daniel. You transformed a great couple into a family. Congratulations!

15. Beret - January 11, 2007

What a wonderful name for your little man. I’m so happy for you all.

Congratulations!

16. lisa in nj - January 11, 2007

YEAH CONGRATS

17. Krystle - January 11, 2007

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!

18. Kath - January 11, 2007

Dear Amanda and Dan, a thousand congratulations on the birth of your son! I’m so happy and relieved he’s doing well now.

Welcome to the world, little Adam Daniel!

19. Beachgal - January 11, 2007

delurking to add my congratulations to the pile! Hooray!

20. hopefulmother - January 11, 2007

Welcome, Adam, and congrats to Amanda and Dan! We had been waiting anxiously for your news!

21. Mich - January 11, 2007

Delurking to say I have been a reader for some time now and am so happy for your family!!

22. HLC - January 11, 2007

Many, many congratulations. I’ve followed you from the beginning but never posted before. I’m so thrilled for you and your family and happy that you have your new beginning. Enjoy him!

23. taz - January 11, 2007

Amanda and Dan, congratulations!!! What a relief that your baby boy is doing well this morning!!! Congrats!

24. Shutterbug - January 11, 2007

YEA YEA YEA Congratulations!!!!! Love the name - so perfect. I’m so glad he is doing great now. Can’t wait to see pictures.

BTW - that was the same exact measurements of my DD but she was 5.2 days early.

25. Miss X - January 11, 2007

Congratulations!!!!!!!!

So thrilled that he is doing well now!

It happened Amanda. You arrived.

26. Hoping - January 11, 2007

oh thank the good Lord. I love the name and hope all 3 of you are doing very well.

27. Rivkale - January 11, 2007

So, so happy for all of you!
Congrats!!

28. waiting line - January 11, 2007

CONGRATS!!!!! . . . thanks for posting the update!

29. Leggy - January 11, 2007

I’m so happy for you. I was getting nervous when no updates were posted. So relieved all is well. And my son came out blue too, so I can relate to how scary that was. It felt like years before we heard him cry. Thank God he is okay. How is Amanda doing?

30. dawn - January 11, 2007

Oh My God I am crying - congratulations to you both. How is Amanda??

Beautiful name, by the way - I love the name Adam!

Congratulations again - I couldn’t be happier!

31. Kari - January 11, 2007

Congratulations! I know a NICU stay is scary no matter how short. I’m so glad he’s doing well - I hope you’ll post a picture or two! Amanda - I hope you’re recovering quickly!

32. Erin - January 11, 2007

Congratulations! So happy for your family.

33. Julianna - January 11, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! So very relieved to hear from you Dan. Thank you for updating us and please continue to as we are all so very excited. Give our love to Amanda!

34. Melissa - January 11, 2007

I am so relieved to hear that Adam has arrived! Every time I woke up and was feeding Benjamin, all I could think of was you and was hoping and praying you were feeding your son too. I’m sorry about the slight scare, but I hope all is well now. I can’t wait to meet him.

35. just another jenny - January 11, 2007

What great news! I am glad to hear that Adam is doing well. I hope that mom is recovering and that you are all home safe and sound in the next day or two.

36. MichelleL - January 11, 2007

Yahoo! So happy to read this wonderful news. Thanks so much for updating us and hope all involved get some much needed rest.

37. squarepeg - January 11, 2007

Huge sigh of relief!!! Congratulations and I am so glad that your time has finally come for motherhood!!

38. kristi - January 11, 2007

welcome to the world little Adam Daniel !
congrats Amanda and Dan, words can’t say how happy i am for you!
enjoy him, time will fly bye.

39. T - January 11, 2007

Wahooooo! Congratulations Amanda and Dan and welcome to the world Adam - please don’t scare your parents anymore though, k?

40. Erin - January 11, 2007

Congratulations Amanda and Dan, and welcome Adam! I’m so glad that he’s doing OK now and that he’s finally HERE!

41. kristin - January 11, 2007

Congrats! Wonderful news!

42. callistawolf - January 11, 2007

HUGE congrats! Love the name. :) I’m so excited for you. Our first son had a stay in the NICU as well, so I know what that’s like. Glad to hear he’s all over that now. Thanks for posting, Dan!

43. VHMPrincess - January 11, 2007

YAY!!! Congratulations! Thanks for updating us!

44. Lisa Kelly - January 11, 2007

Congratulations Amanda & Dan! Not sure you remember me, but I started out with the IVFriends group a couple of years ago. I still follow along to see how you all are doing and say prayers for all of you.

I’m so excited for you Amanda, I can’t stand it. There’s just something about holding a baby after trying for so freakin’ long… it’s indescribable. You will be a wonderful, caring, warm mother to your son, Adam. Cherish every moment, every movement, every frustration, every tear of joy, every tear of fear, every tear of love. I am thinking of you and your wonderful little family.

45. Allison - January 11, 2007

Congratulations! I am so happy for both of you. Enjoy all of it, you deserve every moment of happiness this brings.

46. Lucia - January 11, 2007

Congratulations Amanda and Dan, What a wonderful bundle of joy to start the year.

47. Bella - January 11, 2007

Yay! Welcome to the world Adam Daniel! What a great name, by the way. Glad to hear that he’s here and safe, and I can’t wait to read the whole story when you’re up to it!

48. Cat, Galloping - January 11, 2007

Wheee! Congratulations, Amanda and Dan and welcome, little Adam! Sounds like you guys had some scary moments, but I’m so relieved that all is well now. Can’t wait to here more!

If you don’t have it already, I cannot recommend highly enough the Angel Care monitor for when you bring him home, so you don’t have to keep checking to see if he’s still breathing!

49. Danielle G. - January 11, 2007

De-lurking to say Congrats! You worked so hard to get Adam here and I am thrilled to know you are all doing well. Get some rest!

50. Menita - January 11, 2007

Congratulations to all three of you, and welcome to the world, Adam!
Sorry the beginning was so scary.

51. Erica - January 11, 2007

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Welcome, Adam Daniel!

Congrats to Mom and Dad - you sure worked hard to get here, and i hope every day is better than the next!

(Adam - very naughty to scare Mom & Dad like that, please behave now!).

yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay!!!!!

52. Lala - January 11, 2007

Thanks g-d. I’m so happy he’s here and he’s healthy. I’ve been following Dan’s updates on “Adventures”. I can’t wait to see you relax at home.
Congratulations,
Luv, Lala

53. Lisa - January 11, 2007

Yay! What a beautiful name, I love it! I am thrilled beyond words for all three of you.

54. Anonymous - January 11, 2007

Wonderful news! Congratulations Amanda and Dan!!!!!!!!

Welcome to the world Adam Daniel!!!!

Lizmc

55. Carrie - January 11, 2007

Hooray Hooray Hooray!! Welcome to the world baby Adam!!!!!! AManda, I am so very happy for you and Dan. You’ve traveled a long hard road, and you’re there babe!!All the very best in the world to your new FAMILY :) (DOn’t you love that word?!?)

Carrie (visiting from IVFC)

56. Julia - January 11, 2007

YAY YAY YAY!!! And YAY some more!

57. susie - January 11, 2007

I’m so glad for you. Congratulations!

58. fisher queen - January 11, 2007

Congratulations!

59. Amanda - January 11, 2007

Welcome to the world Adam Daniel!!!! You have no idea how long your Mommy, Daddy and the rest of the world has waited for you to make your appearance.

Now rest up, eat up, and be strong little man!

I am so thrilled for all of you!

60. Tracie - January 11, 2007

Congratulations! Love the name, sounds like a little bit of both of your names. So happy for you.

61. Jen - January 11, 2007

Congratulations! What a lovely name and glad to hear that you are all doing well! Hugs!

62. Sharon - January 11, 2007

Congratulations Amanda and Dan! This is fantastic news-happy birthday and welcome to the world Adam!

63. Jamie - January 11, 2007

Yeah! Congratulations to you and your little one! Amanda, Dan and Adam! I am so excited for you. *hugs to all*

64. Jeannie - January 11, 2007

Just de-lurking to say Congratulations! I’m so happy for your family!

65. Heather - January 11, 2007

Still more congratulations! Welcome, darling boy.

66. Jennifer - January 11, 2007

Congratulations! Enjoy every minute…they pass so quickly. My heart is bursting with joy for you guys.

67. Shelley M. - January 11, 2007

Aw, congratulations. I’m so happy for you all!

68. Dee - January 11, 2007

Congratulations Amanda and Dan–enjoy that dear sweet son!

69. Katie - January 11, 2007

Congratulations! When I read his name, I thought of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers - Adam, Benjamin, Caleb, Daniel, Ephraim, Frank, & Gideon. Maybe you can name the next one Benjamin Caleb?

70. Julia - January 11, 2007

Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you and can hardly wait to hear more of your l&d story and hopefully see some pics of your little man :)

71. Carrie - January 11, 2007

You don’t know I read, but I am de-lurking to say CONGRATS! :) We cannot wait to see pics ( if you share them)! :)

Carrie and Lucas (3 mo)

72. Meri-ann - January 11, 2007

Yay! This is what it’s all about- what makes all the pain, the heartache- all 100% worth it…

Congratulations to you both, and welcome to the world little Adam Daniel…. x

73. Heather - January 11, 2007

congrats!

74. Heather - January 11, 2007

Amanda I am so happy the “little man” is finally here! Congratulations to you and Dan! Enjoy!

75. Amy - January 11, 2007

Congratulations! I’m so happy for you all!

76. Orodemniades - January 11, 2007

Congrats!

77. Anonymous - January 11, 2007

Congratulations! Welcome Adam Daniel!

78. Jenn - January 11, 2007

Congratulations!!!

79. Jen - January 11, 2007

Many congratulations! I’m so sorry he gave you such a scare, but so glad you are all together at last.

80. M. - January 11, 2007

Congratulations!!!!:)

81. Shenara - January 11, 2007

Congratulations!!! I’m so very happy for you!

82. Kyla - January 11, 2007

I am so happy for you both.
And welcome to the world Adam!

83. Sandy - January 11, 2007

OMG! Congratulations!! And welcome to the world Adam Daniel!

84. InDueTime - January 11, 2007

CONGRATS MOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WELCOME TO THE WORLD BABY ADAM!

God Bless you Amanda and Dan!

I can’t wait to see pictures!!

85. Kymberli - January 11, 2007

Welcome to the world, Adam! Many congratulations to you, Amanda and Dan, now Mom and Dad! I’m overjoyed for you! :)

86. Peggyp - January 11, 2007

Congratulations!!! Welcome to the world Adam Daniel!!!!!!

87. Jenny - January 11, 2007

So happy for you. I have followed this year and am just thrilled for your family.

88. Mel - January 11, 2007

Congratulations–may you have easy days and smooth sailing from here :-)

89. puppermom - January 11, 2007

Mazel tov !!! Hope delivery was easy. Glad he is with you. I have a Joseph Daniel ! Great name.

Congratulations.

90. jennie s. - January 11, 2007

Welcome Adam Daniel! Congratulations to you Amanda & Dan!!!!!!!
what a tribute to have all these people so eagerly awaiting your arrival!! you are truly a loved little boy!!! so happy you are finally here.
big hugs to the 3 of you,
jennie

91. Megan - January 11, 2007

Congrats! So excited for you!

92. Michele - January 11, 2007

Many congratulations and good wishes as you begin the next and BEST part of this journey…being Mom and Dad to Adam. So happy to hear that he is doing well. Can’t wait to see pictures.

Michele

93. projgen - January 11, 2007

Mazal tov! Welcome, Adam Daniel! We’re so excited to ‘meet’ you.

Dan, you didn’t tell us how *Amanda* is doing!!! I hope mum (ooh, I’m so excited to call her that!) is doing well, too, and also getting some sleep.

So very very happy for all three of you.

94. millie - January 11, 2007

Congratulations!!! Welcome to the world, Adam Daniel.

Wishing all of you the best.

95. Sami - January 11, 2007

Congratulations and welcome to the world Adam! I hope that the 3 of you settle into your new lives together. Wishing all of you the best!

96. Colleen - January 11, 2007

Congratulations! So very happy for you and your family.

97. kati - January 11, 2007

Congratulations! What wonderful news. All the best to you, guys & welcome Adam Daniel!

98. Brooklyn Girl - January 11, 2007

Congratulations and welcome!

99. Miriam - January 11, 2007

Yea!!! So happy for you Amanda. Adam is just a couple of ounces bigger than Will was when he was born.

100. Pam - January 11, 2007

Congratulations! That’s great news!

101. Anonymous - January 11, 2007

De lurking to say congratulations! What a miracle! Much peace and joy to you and your family in this new journey together.

102. Jill - January 11, 2007

Congratulations to you both! I’m so happy to hear he is doing well now. Wishing you some much needed rest and happiness!

103. anantya - January 11, 2007

YEAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!

104. Belly Laughs - January 11, 2007

Congratulations Amanda and Dan!! Such wonderful news!!! Lots of love and hugs to all of you!

105. Jen - January 11, 2007

wishing you belated but heartfelt wishes for a beautiful beginning as a family of 3.
welcome to the world little Adam

106. Cathy - January 11, 2007

Congratulations! I haven’t been reading any blogs for a while, but thought you today and what a nice surprise to read Dan’s post. All best to the three of you and your new family.

107. annmarie - January 11, 2007

Congratulations and welcome to the world Adam! I am thrilled for you guys!

108. Kim - January 11, 2007

I am actually shedding a tear of joy right now! I am so happy for you both! A huge WELCOME to Adam!

109. jen-again - January 11, 2007

Wonderful news! Congratulations and welcome to Adam!

110. samie - January 12, 2007

so happy for all of you!

111. Christine - January 12, 2007

Welcome sweet baby Adam!

I am so happy for you all.

HEE HEE! What what news!

112. OvaGirl - January 12, 2007

Congratulations and welcome to Adam Daniel! Wonderful wonderful news.

113. Nina - January 12, 2007

ohhhh ohhhhh. I am so happy! Many Many hugs to Amanda. Now she can’t deny it any longer, can she? It is real now. I am so happy! Congratulations to the whole family!

114. Kimmer - January 12, 2007

Congratulations Amanda and Dan on Adam’s birth, I’m so glad he’s here safely and all is okay.
Much love to all 3 of y’all!

115. Debra aka deb67 - January 12, 2007

Congrats to Amanda and Dan on Adam’s birth. So glad he is doing better….I bet is smells so good and is yummy to look at!
deb

116. beagle - January 12, 2007

Congratulations to you both and welcome to little Adam!

117. Karen - January 12, 2007

Congratulations to the new family! I am so happy for all of you. You did it, Amanda!

118. Christina - January 12, 2007

I’ve been following your journey for quite a while now and am delurking to say Congrats!! You’ve made it! Welcome to motherhood and welcome to sweet baby Adam! Enjoy every moment with your new family! Hope we get to see some pictures of the little man.

119. Cricket - January 12, 2007

Here’s to new beginnings. Congrats!

120. Mollywogger - January 12, 2007

HOORAY!

Congrats to all of you!

121. lola - January 12, 2007

I am overjoyed for you. Congratulations and welcome baby Adam!

122. Heather (hooperb) - January 12, 2007

Such wonderful news!! I, too, have followed your journey (through IVFriends) and am so excited. I’m sure it still feels so surreal! Welcome, Adam!

123. Brandy - January 12, 2007

Congratulations! I’m so glad your little guy is here and healthy!

124. lorrie - January 12, 2007

sniffs…I love a happy ending. Congratulations Mom and Dad!

125. Rachel - January 12, 2007

Congratulations - what wonderful news! Welcome to the world, baby Adam.

126. Ms.Once - January 12, 2007

Oh, what wonderful news to read here and to start the morning with. Of course Adam would have to give you one more harrowing story before you knew everything would settle into all the wonderful, absolutely amazing stuff that has happened to you and to his arrival into the wide open world. But I’m so glad he’s taking full breaths of the air out here and has joined us safely and happily. And I know how very much all of this means, after all you’ve endured, and that this is not the end to your story, but a very new beginning.
Congratulations to the whole family!

127. Fuzzy - January 12, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS!! We’re so happy that this day has finally come for you!! Adam, I wish you all the happiness in the world and all the blessings of creation. Welcome!

{{hugs}} Amanda - :) and a million hugs to you and your happy family

128. Mayi - January 12, 2007

A great big CONGRATS to you both! I’m so happy to hear you have won the battle & your little precious boy is here!!! Enjoy him & God bless him.

129. PJ - January 12, 2007

Just another congratulations to add to the big list. Welcome to the world Adam Daniel. I’m so happy for the Banana family!

130. Krista - January 12, 2007

Congrats. Adam Daniel is a beautiful name and I hope there are no more scares and that mom and baby continue to be healthy and sent home in the appropriate time!

131. Beth - January 12, 2007

Congrats!! I’m so glad all is well now!

132. Baby Blues - January 12, 2007

Finally at long last! Congratulations!

133. Kate - January 12, 2007

Congratulations! What fantastic news.

134. DD - January 12, 2007

I hope you all get to come home soon and enjoy many quiet smiles and much cuddling. Congratulations!

135. mm - January 12, 2007

Yipppppeeee!! What wonderful news. Love the name!

136. Sarah - January 12, 2007

Congratulations! I am so happy for you all. I have followed your blog for a long time and am so happy you have a perfect baby boy!

137. Dawn - January 12, 2007

Congratulations a million times over!! I’m so glad Adam is doing well now and hopefully Amanda is recovering as well (and you, Dan!). Hope you are able to get home soon and settle in together as a family.

138. Sherry - January 12, 2007

Congrats to the new family! Great news to all and enjoy your new bundle!!!

139. Laura M. - January 12, 2007

Congratulations and best wishes Amanda! He’s finally here! Hooray!

140. Me - January 12, 2007

Congratulations!!!! I am so glad to hear your little guy is finally here! :)

141. bb - January 12, 2007

delurking to say yipppppeeeeee! have been following for a while. i’m so very glad.

142. Amyesq - January 12, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS!!! So glad to hear it! Wow, finally a mama. So, so wonderful.

143. Meg - January 12, 2007

Congratulations to you both!!

144. Alex - January 12, 2007

Delurking to say congratulations, Mom and Dad! Many blessings on the journey of parenthood!

145. Kiwi - January 12, 2007

Yay! Finally! Congratulations to you both and welcome to the world, Adam Daniel!

I wish lots of health, love and beautiful surprises to the new family!

146. Bea - January 12, 2007

Congrats! Wow.

No, that’s it. Just, wow.

Bea

147. Liz - January 13, 2007

Congratulations, he finally is here! Welcome Adam!

148. EmDee - January 13, 2007

Oh my goodness!!!! Soooo happy for you! Been following you for a long time. Thanks for sharing and for giving us all hope! God bless!!!!

149. Fertile Soul - January 13, 2007

Oh, i am so happy for you! God bless you both and the baby! Thank God, finally!

150. Pamplemousse - January 13, 2007

Congratulations!!!

151. Timi - January 14, 2007

Congratulations! So happy for you.

152. Ollie - January 14, 2007

Congratulations!!!

153. Louise - January 15, 2007

Tears of joy for you!

Congratulations!

154. Shana - January 15, 2007

I dont know you.. this is the first time I have seen your blog… but Heeeeelllllls Yeah! Congrats on the mini me, and welcome to sleepless nights well worth it! Just remember…. when you wanna pull out your hair because you can’t/havent slept… look at his little fingers and toes and know that you made him and that he loves you more then M&M’s and breast milk! I promise it is sooo worth it.

155. Blue - January 15, 2007

Congratulations!!!!!! So happy for all of you, Welcome Little Adam!

156. Linda - January 16, 2007

Congrats!!! Thanks for posting pics, too. It’s great to see (literally) your journey come to a beautiful ending. :))

157. Mandy - January 17, 2007

Congrats!!!!!! Welcome to the world little one!

158. CJ - April 15, 2007

Congratulations!!!
Having found the blog through a websearch for help after reaching a low point in our third fresh cycle it brought much needed encouragment. Thank you for sharing. And once again…
Congratulations!!!