Our finally named 2nd boy, Spencer Eli Smith came home from hospital on Saturday afternoon. Spencer is doing great, he is a keen feeder and dosen't seem to complain too much so far. I have been enjoying spending more time with Zavie down at the local beach, parks and playgrounds in Eastbourne. Zavie has been very good with Spence so far and even gives him the occasional kiss which we think is very cute. Dee is doing great and even got out for a walk yesterday with the whole family. I am back at work this week while Dee's mum is helping Dee out and then I will take next week off to take over. Thanks to all for your kind words and gifts.

Gabe

Our baby Boy No.2 arrived today after a recommended C-section birth at Wellington hospital. Dee and baby are both doing well now but Dee took a wee while to stabilise after the surgery. We have yet to name him but are working on a short list we hope to have sorted in the next few days (watch this space). He has good head of hair on him just like his brother did. Zavier come in to visit his little brother today which went ok but Zavier was more interested in seeing how fast he out run me around the maternity ward!! We have Dee's mum staying with us helping out looking after Zavier.

One extremely proud dad again, Gabe

Zavier recently turned one year old. The young fella is growing up fast! He has spent the last few months ripping around our house with a trolley he has become very attached to. But recently he has given the trolley up and taken up walking instead! He is having a great time, laughs a lot and keeps mum and dad very busy with the mischief he always getting into.

Dee and I are very proud to announce that we have baby number two under way due sometime mid Feb 2008 at this stage.



- Gabe

I bought Dee and Zavier home from hospital yesterday. Dee has been recovering well and was keen to get Zavier used to life at home. We gave Zavier his first bath today which he didnt seem to mind too much. Zavier is keeping rock'n'roll hours where he seems to be more awake at night than day, but that said he sleeps up to six hours between feeds so far which is good. We have Dee's mum Angela staying with us helping out which has been really good easing us into parenthood.

-Gabe

What a huge night and day it has been for us. Zavier Laird Smith was finally born by c-section at 12:05pm today after Dee spent a long night in labour the night before. Zavier weighed in at 8lbs which is a healthy size and I am still amazed how little Dee was able to carry him around for soo long during the pregnancy. Zavier came included with a good 3-4cm of bonus blond/brown hair and he has blue/brown eyes currently. Zavier seems to be very chilled out so far crying very little yet feeding well with mum and oh yeah doing a LOT of sleeping. I have been absolutely blown away by the whole process and the strong emotions it has brought out for me. Dee has been a real trooper and I have nothing but complete respect and admiration for what she has been through. Dee is recovering from surgery and resting up in Wellington hospital for good few days with with our little Zavier. I am going to catch up on a nights missing sleep. Sorry to all who I haven't contacted in person yet. Please check out some photos of Zavier here in the mean time  and please tell everyone who you think would like to know.

One very extremely proud dad - Gabe

Hi all, here is a baby update. Zavier is currently five days overdue so we will be going into hospital tomorrow night (Sunday 16th July) to start an induced labour process. So all going well, we should have Zavier born some time Mon or Tues next week. We are super excited about his arrival. Expect a blog update in the next few days with more news. I am taking a couple of weeks off work to get used to the whole family of 3 thing and supporting Dee. Anyway time for my last decent nights sleep for a while.....

- Gabe

Well as most of you will know Dee and I are expecting our about to be released, baby boy Zavier any time around now. The due date is the 10th July 2006 but he doesn't seem to be in any hurry so far. We think it might be the cold weather that is keeping him from coming out  ! At this stage his delivery will be induced by the 17th of July at the latest so watch this space for any news or updates. We are looking forward to him arriving but it does feel like being held in holding pattern like when about to land at an airport. Dee is well and keeping active.

-Gabe