Flada Blog

Every time I decide I’m going to knuckle down and start writing more, something changes my plans. Last week, on June 13, my wife gave birth to our second son. After being in labor for about 12 hours and actively pushing for about 2, Charles Patrick drew his first breath.I was very impressed with the doctor who performed the delivery (although in actuality, Alena and one nurse did most of the real work) because I’ve never actually seen so many bodily fluids explode all over someone before–including his face, eyes, and probably even mouth.

Charles weighed in at 9 lbs, 2.6 ounces. He and Alena spent 2 days in the hospital and were released where she now looks forward to her 42 paid days of convalescent leave. One of the few good things about the Navy.

Conrad had most of the hospital staff eating from the palm of his hand. Every time I had to leave for whatever reason, he would say “Bye-bye, see ya,” to his mom on the way out of the room. Then he would repeat his farewell greeting to everyone else he saw on the way to the elevator.