On Saturday night, after seeing the first 1/3rd of Batman Begins, Sarah began having 4 and 5 minute contractions. We raced home to meet the midwives and the birth assistant. After a breakneck labor of 4.5 hours without drugs, a good portion of it in the hot tub, Moishe Ben Imber Safdar was born at 12:20am. At least one stage of labor was 11 minutes long, and we almost missed it.
He measured 20 3/4 inches and weighed 7 lbs 5 oz. Mother and baby are resting, father is not. We have more photos under password, so please call the house or our cellphones to say hello and get the password. (that's Sam on the right)
See you all soon.
Whoo-hoo! Welcome to the world Moishe!
Posted by: Sam | June 19, 2005 at 04:59 AM
Welcome Baby Moishe to the crazy, loud cousin party. I'm sure you will make a great addition. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Posted by: theRandy and Zareena Koch family | June 19, 2005 at 05:30 AM
Happy Birthday!! Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: Zoe Koch | June 19, 2005 at 05:31 AM
Happy Birthday Baby Moishe! Stay awake and watch cartoons - my favorite is Spongebob Squarepants. Eat your cake and ice cream. You'll be fun to play with. See you soon.
Posted by: Zahrah Koch | June 19, 2005 at 05:35 AM
What a gift you, Sarah and Shab, have given our family! I'm glad all of you are doing well, although I'm sure tired. I cannot wait to smother Moishe with all the grandma kisses I can give.
Posted by: Linda and Darryl Anderson | June 19, 2005 at 05:35 AM
We want pictures!
Posted by: Sam | June 19, 2005 at 05:47 AM
We agree!
Posted by: Linda and Darryl Anderson | June 19, 2005 at 05:57 AM
Hi Moishe! Welcome home and see you soon!
Posted by: Tom K. | June 19, 2005 at 06:14 AM
Hi Moishe!! How are you doing? How are you feeling? Baby Moishe - play t-ball in the summer. I play t-ball and it's fun. You get to hit
Posted by: Max Koch | June 19, 2005 at 07:19 AM
Welcome, lil' Moe. We are glad to have you in the family.
Posted by: Uncle Randy | June 19, 2005 at 07:20 AM
Okay, these pictures do not do justice to the curly head of black hair Moishe has, or the incredibly long fingers and toes (no, he's not a Safdar!) He's quite adorable! (sorry, proud Aunt here!)
Posted by: Sam | June 19, 2005 at 12:23 PM
Welcome to the world. You have wonderful parents.
Posted by: The Solomons | June 19, 2005 at 12:33 PM
Sarah and Shabbir,
That's such wonderful news! Congratulations and our very best wishes.
--Bill and Peggy
Posted by: Bill | June 19, 2005 at 02:40 PM
Congratulations, Sarah and Shabbir--and happy birthday, Moishe!
Posted by: Matt | June 19, 2005 at 02:55 PM
Happy Birthday Moishe, and Happy Father's Day Shabbir! Welcome to the world, little one. You are in great hands, and have chosen a wonderful family to become part of.
Enjoy your journey, for it has started well.
Much love,
The Q's
Posted by: The Clan Quiroga | June 19, 2005 at 03:49 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, Clan Safdar! We are absolutely thrilled for you! Welcome to the world, Moishe!
xoxo
Scott, Sybil and Oliver
Posted by: The Bartels | June 19, 2005 at 03:50 PM
What a lovely announcement to get today!!! Welcome to the world Ish - I *cannot* wait to meet you!!!
xojo
Posted by: Johanna R Walsh | June 19, 2005 at 05:30 PM
Hooray! Congratulations, family!
Posted by: Jessica | June 19, 2005 at 06:19 PM
Congratulations to all of you. This is terrific news, and we can't wait to see you.
Steve & Liz
Posted by: Steve & Liz | June 19, 2005 at 06:44 PM
Congratulations to you and your family, SJ! Welcome to the wonderful journey called Fatherhood! Don't be surprised at how quickly Moishe will pick up on your tells :)
Raf
Posted by: Raf Tordil | June 20, 2005 at 08:54 AM
Congratulations! Welcome to the world, Moishe! We can't wait to meet you and we'll see you in Hawaii.
Love,
Monica and Syed
Posted by: Monica and Syed | June 20, 2005 at 05:36 PM
He's so beautiful! We're so impressed with the successful home birth and the amazing connection between Sarah and Shabbir during the process. Congratulations to Moishe for being born to two wonderful new parents!
We can't wait to meet you!
Posted by: Amy, Rick and Fiona | June 20, 2005 at 07:37 PM