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.
Congratulations Steve, and best wishes to the whole family.
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 :) )
Many congratulations Steve!
Congrats Steve!
Congratz man. Becoming a dad is one of the best things in the world. Enjoy it.
I said it on flickr and I’m saying it again here, congrats! I wish you, your wife and Jackson all the best.
Congratulations Steve!
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!!
Congratulations! Welcome to fatherhood.
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.
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!
Congrats Steve! It’s great to hear that he is doing well.
Wow… That’s amazing. Congrats, and best of luck.
Congrats. Glad to hear the little guy is healthy.
Congratulations Steve! We’ll understand if there’s no ordered list action for a while. Happy days.
Congratulations Steve! :)
Congratulations — welcome to parenthood to you and your wife, and welcome to the world for Jackson! Glad he’s doing well.
Hi from Turkey to your son. :) Congratulations…
Congrats Steve! That’s great news!
Congratulations Steve and family – kids are, without doubt, the absolute greatest thing in the world.
At the risk of sounding trite, congratulations to you and the entire family. Best wishes!
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.
Great news. Glad to see all are doing well. My well wishes are with you and your family.
I have three.
Congrats! I wish you the best of luck in fatherhood!
All the very best and congratulations!
Hey Steve congrats! Glad to hear everything is progressing well with the little man! Give me congrats to the wife!
What a little sweety. Congrats to you and your family!
Fantastic news, congrats from Amsterdam !
Ralph
All the best and congratulations from Finland!
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.
Congratulations Steve! :)
Congrats Steve. I hope all goes well and good luck with the little guy once he gets home.
Congratulations from Germany. ;)
Congratulations! He’s such a cutie! :)
I hope he’s doing OK, that speedy little guy.
Awesome – congratulations, Steve!
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 : ).
Grats!
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.
Congrats, Steve!
Wonderful, just wonderful, Steve!
Keep us posted! We’re in the hospital early as we speak!
Congratulations!!
So pleased for you.
Congrats Bro!!! nothing like being a father!
Congratulations! Fatherhood will make the web look easy!
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
Congratulations and the best of luck with fatherhood! I have no doubt you’ll be a great dad to such a cute little guy.
Congratulations!
Congratulations, what lovely news :D
Oops…Bon voyage. Life is a miracle.
Congrats, man! Being a dad is the best, you’re gonna love it!
congratulation mr steve , and welcome to the world steve jr :)
Congratulations and best wishes! It’s going to be a fun ride!
One thousand congratulations, he is beautiful. :)