…and his name is “Pace Owen Hammond” (Pace being the Middle English word for “Peace” and Owen just being a name we liked.)
Pace was born on May 19, 2007 at 12:33am at the Regina General Hospital. He weighed 6lbs 6ozs and was 18 1/2 inches long. The Apgar tests of his reflexes, awareness, etc. at one minute and five minutes after his birth saw him scoring 9/10 both times – Pace's first A+'s! 😀
We did end up having to have a c-section at the end of a long day of labour as baby ended up being in the breech position, having decided to do one last somersault in the last couple weeks. Both mother and baby are doing extremely well and we should be home from the hospital Monday or Tuesday if everything goes as planned.
The timing was perfect – we'd come into Regina from Weyburn for our second last pre-natal class and four hours after class ended, we were at the hospital. Talk about inspiration!
We were sent home for a few hours and returned the next day at noon having had a leisurely morning at home, taking a few last “belly” pictures, doing some last minute house-cleaning (the baby was full-term but came about three weeks before the official due date so we're feeling like we're not ready – although I guess you probably never are truly ready for a baby.)
Anyhow, as I said earlier, both mother and baby are doing well (and dad's not doing too bad himself although he realises sleep is now something that will be a distant memory.) Thanks to everyone for all the kind words and wishes over the past nine months – more photos and fun to follow in the weeks, months (and years!) to come. Here's a personal favourite shot – Pace seems to be saying “Please tell me this isn't my twin!”
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Congrats Jason & Shea!! Pace is adorable, kudos on the great test scores! 😉
Congratultions! I was so happy to read about Pace's arrival and good timing:) Can't wait to see more photos of this handsome little fellow.
Susan S.
Congrats Jason & Shea!!! Funny conicidence, as I woke up this morning wondering when you guys would have your baby, only to click to your blog, and see…..
Paul and Kelly
Well done Pace! Soon you will be showing your ol' pops all the cool stuff on the web, out-skating him at the pond, and generally making fun of his old age. Be nice to your mom though, she deserves some rest.
Congrats on the new family!
P.S. Cutest picture ever there with the Oscar toy!
Congrats on the new shelf monkey.
Congratulations! And now the fun begins…
Shea looks great, by the way (you should tell her). And Pace, of course, is absolutely adorable. Kudos to the whole family.
Congratulations. He looks just like Shea.
Cheers
PS Actually he looks just like himself. I just wanted to be the first one on the blog to do the baby Rorschach thing on your blog.
Mike
Congrats on the tot!
Congratulations, Shea and Jason! Can't wait until you teach him to shelf his first book or deal with his first unruly patron. Precious memories ahead :).
congrats mom and dad!
Taurus babies are the best.
Hearty congratulations. Now life really begins! Best wishes.
congratulations to both you and Shea! what a gorgeous baby!
Congratulations! suprisingly cute kid. lol. peso is ok but i still think Heywood would have been better.
What an adorable fellow… and love the name Pace (Peso!!) Congrats – glad to hear all is well 🙂
Congrats! He is surely the most handsome little boy I've seen in a long time!
While I will mourn the loss of the library focused posts, I will eagerly await little Peso updates! Too cute!
Yay! Happy New Baby! (or, er, congratulations!) Peso is adorable! Hope Shea is recovering well!
(and my library just got the new issue of Feliciter – the manager just showed me; looking forward to reading your article)
Congratulations to the three of you! Beautiful babies you people produce in Sasakatchewan.
Now all of your friends that have kids will make more sence. Welcome to The Land of Nod-Off.
Shea looks too go for someone whio's just had a baby. I have some babaysitters for you in Calgary
now if you ever need them.
Love to you all. Terry & Linda Hammond.
Congrats Shea and Jason with your new addition to the family!
You have a beautiful baby boy! I wish him the best of health, as well as a long and prosperous life.
Dear Jason and Shea,
Congratulations on the birth of Pace Owen and thanks for posting the beautiful pictures!
Elizabeth
Congrats!!!
Congrats Guys! Beautiful boy! Rest up (as much as you can!) take care, Sian
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