The newest member of our growing tribe made his appearance this morning.
Dylan Alton Cole was born at 9:51 AM at California Pacific Medical Center here in San Francisco, allowing him forever the right to call himself a “native”. He checked in at eight pounds five ounces and 19 inches with dirty blonde hair and dark green eyes. No “Taylor Ears”, but I think he may have lucked out in the “lashes” department :)
Dawn’s labor ended up being thirty-two hours, which included being sent home once (not fun). Lester , who happened to be couch-surfing at our place Saturday night was a champ when I woke him up at 5:30 on Sunday morning saying “It’s go time.” After being sent home, we spent the day with Lester, Jen, and Katherine while Dawn rode out a morphine-induced 6 hour nap. The phrase, “I feel like spaghetti” has entered the pantheon of inside jokes amongst us.
At about Midnight, Dawn and I took a cab ride to the hospital and were admitted. The events that ensued between then and now could probably fill another post. Suffice it to say, Dawn is a strong woman. My love and admiration for her are boundless. And Dylan is THE CUTEST FREAKIN’ BABY EVER. Really.
As for his name, thank you all for honoring my wish to keep it between Dawn and I until now. Dylan is just a great name, that is all. Alton was my grandfather’s first name. He was a wonderful man whom I greatly admired and miss very much. And Cole just rounds it out for me. I’d vote for Dylan Alton Cole. Wouldn’t you?
#1 by Ally on May 18, 2009 - 6:25 pm
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Thanks for taking the time to tell us your story! I’m so happy for the 3 of you. Hugs and kisses all around. Now either pick up that baby or get some sleep!
#2 by Michelle on May 18, 2009 - 7:30 pm
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Thirty two hours!!!!! WOW Dawn, you are a rockstar!!!
We can’t wait to meet Dylan, but until then we look forward updates and progress reports.
Lots of love from us, we are thinking of you!
#3 by Neel on May 18, 2009 - 7:53 pm
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I am at the hospital now. I am in love with Dylan. Dawn and Aaron are doing wonderful. Dylan is a truly, truly beautiful baby. He’s got his mama’s mouth, we’ll see if he gets her potty mouth! (that was dawn’s edit…)
I feel truly honored and blessed to be here.
Happy Birthday Dylan Alton Cole, welcome to the tribe.
-Neel
#4 by DMAC on May 19, 2009 - 8:11 am
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Thinking of you all. wish I was there.
#5 by Tobi on May 19, 2009 - 9:47 am
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YAY!!! Congratulations you guys. I am so happy for you and your growing family. This is awesome :-)
#6 by Norm on May 19, 2009 - 10:50 am
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Awesome!
I’m finally back on the grid after spending two days driving to Texas, log in to the computer at the hotel and are greeted with this announcement. I called and left a message for Dawn and the kids, but I’m sure she’ll be as excited to meet him as I am.
Congratulations and can’t wait to see you all.
Norman
#7 by Meghan on May 19, 2009 - 2:29 pm
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BRAVO!!! I agree, Dawn, well done. That is a long haul. Neel patched me in on Skype while he was at the hospital and it was awesome. Thanks to all three of you for sharing such precious time with us. Welcome Little Man. Little Dylan Man. Hooray!
#8 by DMAC on May 19, 2009 - 3:47 pm
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Will his AZF2K sign on be DAC. I think that would be cool.
#9 by Judy on May 19, 2009 - 7:54 pm
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Dear DEAR Aaron, Dawn and Dylan,
YAY! What a beautiful baby! What a beautiful Mother and Father. What a beautiful family! Now can I start knitting!
How can this happen, isn’t Aaron only about five years old?
I will be in San Francisco this (Memorial Day) weekend and am hoping for the honor of meeting Dylan, if it’s not inconvenient. I’ll call you. If it’s not a good time, I totally understand. I won’t like it, but I’ll accept it. Sort of. If you’d rather I didn’t stop by I might have to climb the fire-escape and peek in!
Meanwhile, a big huge Mazeltof! to you both. Well done, Dawn. You’re the best! Good picking, Aaron! Dylan, you’re a lucky boy!
Love you both,
Judy
#10 by Aaron on May 21, 2009 - 12:23 pm
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I just uploaded the pictures from my camera.
#11 by RBS on May 26, 2009 - 6:36 pm
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Mazel tov!
With that name, he’ll be a folksinger, not a politican.
#12 by Jen on May 30, 2009 - 6:04 pm
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How is Dylan’s weight? We had a great time meeting the little man. Hopefully we’ll see him again later this year.
#13 by Dawn on May 30, 2009 - 7:24 pm
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He’s doing much, much better…last appt on Friday he was at 8lbs 3oz. We are pretty sure he’ll make his birth weight by Monday. Jean and Kathy left today so we are back on our own. One feeding at a time:)
#14 by Jen on May 30, 2009 - 9:04 pm
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I’m so happy to hear that he is much better. Keep up the great work.
#15 by Lester on June 3, 2009 - 8:55 pm
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Well, How are things?
#16 by Aaron on June 4, 2009 - 9:30 am
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Slowly getting used to living life four hours at a time. We gave Dylan his first real bath yesterday (or was that the day before). The minute his butt hit the warm water it was like our own private Belagio. Good times.
My Mom and Aunt were here last week. This week Dawn’s parents are in town. The help has been greatly appreciated.
Next feeding in two hours.
All’s well. Have a mojito and shwarma for me :)
#17 by Michelle on June 10, 2009 - 4:52 am
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New pictures please!!
#18 by Jen on June 10, 2009 - 1:51 pm
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He looks great!! I can tell he is putting on good weight. Keep up the good work!!!
#19 by Dawn on June 14, 2009 - 4:58 pm
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We weighted Dylan yesterday and he’s up to 10#. He even looks bigger:) On advice from Ally and Michelle I go for some accupunture tomorrow to help with milk production, hope I don’t leave the office leaking too much:) Boo goes back to work tomorrow, so it will just be me and the little man. What should we do all day? If I have my way it would be sleep but I don’t think the kid’s gonna agree with that. All the family have come and gone and everyone was wonderful, thank god for family. I am looking forward to find a groove with Dylan now that it’s just the two of us….Isn’t there are a song called that? Everyone wish Boo luck to be back at work, it looks like things are gonna be a little crazy for him for the next few months and throw in the kid to boot.
#20 by Michelle on June 15, 2009 - 4:29 am
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Thanks for all the picture updates, it is great to watch!! I would love to hear what your thoughts are on this first month.. Easiest part, hardest part and most surprising part? Begin….