Happy Father’s Day

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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.

Img_4091He 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.

22 Comments

  1. Sam on June 19, 2005 at 4:59 am

    Whoo-hoo! Welcome to the world Moishe!



  2. theRandy and Zareena Koch family on June 19, 2005 at 5:30 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.



  3. Zoe Koch on June 19, 2005 at 5:31 am

    Happy Birthday!! Happy Birthday!!



  4. Zahrah Koch on June 19, 2005 at 5:35 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.



  5. Linda and Darryl Anderson on June 19, 2005 at 5:35 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.



  6. Sam on June 19, 2005 at 5:47 am

    We want pictures!



  7. Linda and Darryl Anderson on June 19, 2005 at 5:57 am

    We agree!



  8. Tom K. on June 19, 2005 at 6:14 am

    Hi Moishe! Welcome home and see you soon!



  9. Max Koch on June 19, 2005 at 7:19 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



  10. Uncle Randy on June 19, 2005 at 7:20 am

    Welcome, lil’ Moe. We are glad to have you in the family.



  11. Sam on June 19, 2005 at 12:23 pm

    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!)



  12. The Solomons on June 19, 2005 at 12:33 pm

    Welcome to the world. You have wonderful parents.



  13. Bill on June 19, 2005 at 2:40 pm

    Sarah and Shabbir,
    That’s such wonderful news! Congratulations and our very best wishes.
    –Bill and Peggy



  14. Matt on June 19, 2005 at 2:55 pm

    Congratulations, Sarah and Shabbir–and happy birthday, Moishe!



  15. The Clan Quiroga on June 19, 2005 at 3:49 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



  16. The Bartels on June 19, 2005 at 3:50 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS, Clan Safdar! We are absolutely thrilled for you! Welcome to the world, Moishe!

    xoxo

    Scott, Sybil and Oliver



  17. Johanna R Walsh on June 19, 2005 at 5:30 pm

    What a lovely announcement to get today!!! Welcome to the world Ish – I *cannot* wait to meet you!!!
    xojo



  18. Jessica on June 19, 2005 at 6:19 pm

    Hooray! Congratulations, family!



  19. Steve & Liz on June 19, 2005 at 6:44 pm

    Congratulations to all of you. This is terrific news, and we can’t wait to see you.

    Steve & Liz



  20. Raf Tordil on June 20, 2005 at 8:54 am

    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



  21. Monica and Syed on June 20, 2005 at 5:36 pm

    Congratulations! Welcome to the world, Moishe! We can’t wait to meet you and we’ll see you in Hawaii.

    Love,
    Monica and Syed



  22. Amy, Rick and Fiona on June 20, 2005 at 7:37 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!