December 23, 2003
What could be more important than blogging?
Having a new baby, for one. Louisa Nishimura was born this afternoon and weighed in at a strapping 11 lbs 3 oz (a bit over 5 kg). Mother and daughter are resting peacefully; the delivery was smooth, though very hard work indeed. No more posts for a few days at least -- family time!
Posted by David on December 23, 2003 9:03 PM
What a great way to finish the year. Congratulations!
Posted by: Joseph K on December 23, 2003 10:20 PM
All kinds of things, really...but this is definitely at the top of the list.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Will Duquette on December 23, 2003 10:46 PM
A formidable person, without a doubt:
LOUISA f English
Pronounced: loo-EEZ-a
Latinate feminine form of LOUIS
LOUIS m French, English
Pronounced: loo-EE (French), LOO-is (English)
French form of LUDWIG. This was the name of 18 kings of France, including Louis IX (Saint Louis) who led two crusades, and Louis XIV (the 'Sun King') who was the ruler of France during the height of its power, the builder of the Palace of Versailles, and the longest reigning monarch in the history of Europe. Also, Louis Riel was a Canadian rebel leader. Robert Louis Stevenson was the author of 'Treasure Island' and 'Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde'.
LUDWIG m German
Pronounced: LOOT-vik, LUD-wig
From the Germanic name Hludwig which meant "famous warrior", composed of the elements hlud "fame" and wig "warrior". Ludwig van Beethoven, the German composer, was a well known bearer of this name. Also, Ludwig Wittgenstein was an Austrian philosopher who contributed to logic and the philosophy of language.
From Behind the Name.
Posted by: Anonymous on December 23, 2003 10:48 PM
My son was over nine pounds so I know it was quite a production. Congratulations to you both!!!
Posted by: Dana S. on December 24, 2003 9:01 AM
Congratulations and very best wishes to young Louisa-- and her parents and siblings!
Very Happy Holidays to you--
Ryan
Posted by: Ryan on December 24, 2003 2:32 PM
Just pure congratulations David-- and mery Christmas and happpy New Year's to one of the most delightful blogs alive!
Steve and Libby Bodio
Posted by: Steve on December 24, 2003 11:16 PM
Thanks to all! So far, so good -- big babies do tend to sleep well, so time for a few posts here and there. . . .
Posted by: David on December 27, 2003 7:54 PM
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