On Becoming a Dad
Sunday, May 28th, I became a father. At 3:06am we welcomed Jackson Stephen Smith into our family. Yes, he’s a little ahead of schedule, but doing very well and is in excellent care.
He’ll be at the hospital for a few weeks as he matures, and we are anxious to get the little guy home.
My time is almost completely taken up by work at the office, and being at the hospital to visit, so posting around here might become even more infrequent than it already is. For those interested in updates on Jackson, I’ll be posting his daily status at jackson.orderedlist.com for family, friends, and kind strangers. Photos will come by way of Flickr.
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Published June 02, 2006 by:
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Congratulations Steve, and best wishes to the whole family.
June 2nd, 2006
Congratulations, and all the best to you and your wife and little Jackson.
Welcome onboard the best adventure in life, enjoy every minute.
(and take every moment from now to get some sleep, you’ll need it a few weeks :) )
June 2nd, 2006
Many congratulations Steve!
June 2nd, 2006
Congrats Steve!
June 2nd, 2006
Congratz man. Becoming a dad is one of the best things in the world. Enjoy it.
June 2nd, 2006
I said it on flickr and I’m saying it again here, congrats! I wish you, your wife and Jackson all the best.
June 2nd, 2006
Congratulations Steve!
June 2nd, 2006
oh wow, Congratulations! Happy early Father’s Day. Jackson is absolutely beautiful. When was he due, if you don’t mind me asking? Makes me want another one, but my son is just 5 months old so I think I’ll wait. heh Congrats again!!
June 2nd, 2006
Congratulations! Welcome to fatherhood.
June 2nd, 2006
Johanna: He wasn’t due until August 8, so he’s a good 10 weeks early. However, the doctors and nurses are very pleased that he’s doing so well, and are very happy with his progress.
June 2nd, 2006
Cute little guy!
Welcome to the Brotherhood of Fatherhood. Did that make sense? Anyways, take lots of naps and here’s a hint. Take the baby to the mall, letting your wife sleep. It’s better to do that during the day then have baby in your arms at night!
June 2nd, 2006
Congrats Steve! It’s great to hear that he is doing well.
June 2nd, 2006
Wow… That’s amazing. Congrats, and best of luck.
June 2nd, 2006
Congrats. Glad to hear the little guy is healthy.
June 2nd, 2006
Congratulations Steve! We’ll understand if there’s no ordered list action for a while. Happy days.
June 2nd, 2006
Congratulations Steve! :)
June 2nd, 2006
Congratulations—welcome to parenthood to you and your wife, and welcome to the world for Jackson! Glad he’s doing well.
June 2nd, 2006
Hi from Turkey to your son. :) Congratulations…
June 2nd, 2006
Congrats Steve! That’s great news!
June 2nd, 2006
Congratulations Steve and family – kids are, without doubt, the absolute greatest thing in the world.
June 2nd, 2006
At the risk of sounding trite, congratulations to you and the entire family. Best wishes!
June 2nd, 2006
Congrats Steve, it’s definately a journey.
I’m the father of two young sons and I have a third child on the way due in Jan 07. It’s the most important thing you’ll ever do in your life, believe that.
They (children) are a special gift and each day will be a learning experience as well as wonderful.
June 2nd, 2006
Great news. Glad to see all are doing well. My well wishes are with you and your family.
I have three.
June 2nd, 2006
Congrats! I wish you the best of luck in fatherhood!
June 2nd, 2006
All the very best and congratulations!
June 2nd, 2006
Hey Steve congrats! Glad to hear everything is progressing well with the little man! Give me congrats to the wife!
June 2nd, 2006
What a little sweety. Congrats to you and your family!
June 2nd, 2006
Fantastic news, congrats from Amsterdam ! Ralph
June 2nd, 2006
All the best and congratulations from Finland!
June 2nd, 2006
Congratulations, Steve!
Here’s hoping your “vision” of holding Jackson in one hand while typing with the other is a complete success! ;)
All the best to you and your family.
June 3rd, 2006
Congratulations Steve! :)
June 3rd, 2006
Congrats Steve. I hope all goes well and good luck with the little guy once he gets home.
June 3rd, 2006
Congratulations from Germany. ;)
June 4th, 2006
Congratulations! He’s such a cutie! :)
I hope he’s doing OK, that speedy little guy.
June 4th, 2006
Awesome – congratulations, Steve!
June 4th, 2006
Congratulations on being a father. I remember my younger sister being born. It was 12:10 AM when she was born. And I remember I was so tired when I got home. And coudn’t wait to go to the hospital the next day to see my mom and my little sister, Samantha. But I wish you the best : ).
June 4th, 2006
Grats!
June 5th, 2006
Congratulations, glad to hear he’s OK. My first son was 9 weeks premature, and spent his first 6 months in hospital. He’s now 10 years old and has an attitude the size of a small country :0) Hang in there.
June 5th, 2006
Congrats, Steve!
June 5th, 2006
Wonderful, just wonderful, Steve! Keep us posted! We’re in the hospital early as we speak!
June 5th, 2006
Congratulations!!
So pleased for you.
June 5th, 2006
Congrats Bro!!! nothing like being a father!
June 6th, 2006
Congratulations! Fatherhood will make the web look easy!
June 6th, 2006
Congratulations! Being a father really is the best “thing” in the world.
Young action-jackson is a total cutie B.T.W. (hurredly phones wife to start conversation about having a second child)...
Take care, Brian
June 7th, 2006
Congratulations and the best of luck with fatherhood! I have no doubt you’ll be a great dad to such a cute little guy.
June 7th, 2006
Congratulations!
June 7th, 2006
Congratulations, what lovely news :D
June 7th, 2006
Oops…Bon voyage. Life is a miracle.
June 10th, 2006
Congrats, man! Being a dad is the best, you’re gonna love it!
June 10th, 2006
congratulation mr steve , and welcome to the world steve jr :)
June 11th, 2006
Congratulations and best wishes! It’s going to be a fun ride!
June 12th, 2006
One thousand congratulations, he is beautiful. :)
June 15th, 2006