On Saturday night, Deanna gave birth to a baby boy and a girl, and just a few pictures. They were 2.995 kg and 2.395 kg, or ~6 1/2 lbs and 5 1/4 lbs. They were born 4 1/2 weeks early after being induced because of some complications in mom. Everybody is doing very well, with more than a little exhaustion in the parents. I've now changed 20 diapers, gradually getting the hang of it. No names have been picked yet. Names and more coming soon. What an incredible process. I'll be taking a couple weeks off, maybe making a phone call or two, and then we'll see if I can return back to work.
We'll be regularly writing on the blog, so keep checking for updates
Comments (40)
Congratulations!
Posted by Cecilia | November 14, 2005 11:20 AM
Posted on November 14, 2005 11:20
Twins! OMG. Congrats, Dave!
Posted by Mark Baker | November 14, 2005 1:51 PM
Posted on November 14, 2005 13:51
Congratulations! New little people to teach how to ski or snowboard I guess.
Posted by Allison | November 14, 2005 1:55 PM
Posted on November 14, 2005 13:55
YEAH!!! So happy to hear the news - and can't wait to see pictures. All the best to you!
Bridget
Posted by Bridget Schurig | November 14, 2005 2:50 PM
Posted on November 14, 2005 14:50
Good luck with twins Dave! Congratulations.
Posted by Chris | November 14, 2005 4:45 PM
Posted on November 14, 2005 16:45
Awesome - congratulations!
Posted by Patrick Calahan | November 14, 2005 6:14 PM
Posted on November 14, 2005 18:14
I heard the good news from Gil first while discussing the WS-RX editor issues. Of course, this news beats them all.
Congratulations to both of you! We are patiently waiting for baby pics!.
Posted by Umit Yalcinalp | November 14, 2005 6:25 PM
Posted on November 14, 2005 18:25
Hey, Congratulations to the four of you! As for two weeks, I'd give it a four or so years, at least ;-)
Posted by Paul Downey | November 14, 2005 11:15 PM
Posted on November 14, 2005 23:15
Congrats!
Posted by Stefan Tilkov | November 15, 2005 12:07 AM
Posted on November 15, 2005 00:07
Huge congratulations to you both! Er, to all four of you! :-)
Posted by Norman Walsh | November 15, 2005 8:28 AM
Posted on November 15, 2005 08:28
Congrats, Dave! Definitely a good thing you didn't go on the Japan trip.... Do they have URLs yet? :)
Posted by Glen Daniels | November 16, 2005 6:19 AM
Posted on November 16, 2005 06:19
Congratulations on becoming a proud Dad!
Posted by Chris | November 16, 2005 9:30 AM
Posted on November 16, 2005 09:30
Congrats!!! Any day now for us...
Posted by Duane & Bettina | November 16, 2005 9:55 AM
Posted on November 16, 2005 09:55
Gosh, you couldn't decide, could you? :-) congratulations!
Posted by Liam Quin | November 16, 2005 12:45 PM
Posted on November 16, 2005 12:45
Wow and congratulations! Best wishes!
Posted by Andrew Layman | November 16, 2005 5:53 PM
Posted on November 16, 2005 17:53
Dave: they're just beautiful. What wonderful news! If you need sleep, you can come to the meeting in Dec. after all. We'll be thinking of all of you!
Posted by Noah Mendelsohn | November 16, 2005 5:55 PM
Posted on November 16, 2005 17:55
Congratulations. One of each! One labour, twice the joy.
Posted by Yin-Leng Husband | November 16, 2005 8:07 PM
Posted on November 16, 2005 20:07
Congratulations to both of you!! Now the hard work starts. Welcome to parenthood.
Posted by Harminder | November 16, 2005 8:18 PM
Posted on November 16, 2005 20:18
Brilliant news and am very glad you are all healthy and happy. Wow twins, parallel development cycles, OMG.
Posted by Mike Mahan | November 16, 2005 8:22 PM
Posted on November 16, 2005 20:22
Wow! Congratulations Dave .. a buy-one-get-one-free package :)! You guys have beautiful times ahead .. good luck!!!!
Posted by Sanjiva Weerawarana | November 16, 2005 8:39 PM
Posted on November 16, 2005 20:39
Congratulations! Best wishes as you begin this new journey as mom and dad.
Posted by Asir S Vedamuthu | November 16, 2005 9:08 PM
Posted on November 16, 2005 21:08
Congratulations to all 4! Fantiastic. That will keep you busy :-) Quite a change in lifestyle -- may everything go wonderfully for all of you. Wonderful news.
Posted by Tim BL | November 16, 2005 9:11 PM
Posted on November 16, 2005 21:11
Many congrats... and welcome! :)
Posted by Mark Nottingham | November 16, 2005 9:16 PM
Posted on November 16, 2005 21:16
Twins: the never-ending party :) Many congrats to yourself and Deanna, and more especially to Deanna!
Posted by Oisin Hurley | November 17, 2005 12:52 AM
Posted on November 17, 2005 00:52
Amazing! Congrats! They're so cute :)
Posted by Robin Berjon | November 17, 2005 1:01 AM
Posted on November 17, 2005 01:01
Congratulations Dave and Diane!
Posted by Gudge | November 17, 2005 4:01 AM
Posted on November 17, 2005 04:01
Congratulations from my entire family. We're all looking forwward to seeing more pictures.
Posted by Eydie Fraser | November 17, 2005 8:52 AM
Posted on November 17, 2005 08:52
Awesome, welcome to the "parent" club! Congratulations!
Posted by Jonathan Marsh | November 17, 2005 9:36 AM
Posted on November 17, 2005 09:36
Congratulations, David and Deanna! The little Orchards are picture-perfect.
Posted by Janet Daly | November 17, 2005 12:25 PM
Posted on November 17, 2005 12:25
Congratulations to both of you and welcome to the world of no sleep ;)
Posted by Henrik Frystyk Nielsen | November 17, 2005 2:01 PM
Posted on November 17, 2005 14:01
twins, Congratulations :)
Posted by wei shi | November 18, 2005 8:19 PM
Posted on November 18, 2005 20:19
Your little ones are so gorgeous!!
Congratulations indeed... all the best, Cheryl and Roy
Posted by Cheryl and Roy Fielidng | November 20, 2005 6:48 PM
Posted on November 20, 2005 18:48
Wow-congratulations dave and family. Look forward to hearing more about how things are going when you have some time.
Posted by rich Osborn | November 22, 2005 10:09 AM
Posted on November 22, 2005 10:09
Congratulations too both of you! We will guard your FHL team til you get back!
Posted by Steve Gandour | November 22, 2005 10:10 AM
Posted on November 22, 2005 10:10
This truly is wonderful news! Congratulations Dave and Deanna. Liz and I are very excited for both of you.
Posted by Scott Morrison | November 22, 2005 12:38 PM
Posted on November 22, 2005 12:38
Congratulations to the both you- the babies are beautiful:)and the pictures are wonderful as well.... We're very happy for you both- let us know as soon as you have names!
Monique & Ron
Posted by Monique | November 22, 2005 3:04 PM
Posted on November 22, 2005 15:04
Congrats! Now, you have to find the right MEP for them (Most Effective Pacifier :) ).
Posted by Yves Lafon | November 23, 2005 7:58 AM
Posted on November 23, 2005 07:58
Dave & Deanna;
Congrats in obtaining the perfect family in one go! The two of you will be very busy from now and your lives will change but it sure is wonderful.
Best regards
Heiko & family
Posted by Heiko Epkens | November 29, 2005 8:54 PM
Posted on November 29, 2005 20:54
Many hearty congrats for this wonderful news!!
Posted by Ian Jacobs | November 30, 2005 11:11 AM
Posted on November 30, 2005 11:11
Congratulations! Best wishes for you and the family.
Posted by David Fallside | November 30, 2005 2:58 PM
Posted on November 30, 2005 14:58