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By: Agnes

Agnes — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:36:49 +0000

Elise, Sage,
congratulations!!! I am so happy for you! Your story is fascinating and I just could not stop reading! JUST GREAT…
Wish you all the best.
Agnes

By: Sue Nadeau

Sue Nadeau — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 23:54:21 +0000

Dear Sage and Elise,
I am so thrilled for you both. You have produced a beautiful baby and I have no doubt that you will be terrific parents. I send a great big hug and congrats to you.
Wish we were California bound so we could share in person.
Elise, 34 years ago, after we brought Nicole home from the hospital, we had a night similar to yours where she cried and NOTHING helped. While Steve relieved me of screaming child, I read Dr. Spock whose words of wisdom were such a comfort. You are right-some babies cry sometimes for no reason. Hang in there. Each stage of their development only lasts until you don’t think you can take it any more.
My love to you all, Sue Nadeau

By: Marti Bowden

Marti Bowden — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 03:30:02 +0000

How exciting for me to be able to share in the new birth of your beautiful new daughter.

Brings back many memories of my own experiences in birthing a beautiful daughter and a handsome son. Both of whom cried too when they should have been sleeping. But true to form we all adjusted, just as you are doing.

As a Great Aunt by previous marriage I shall enjoy through you and Grandma and Grandpa Weil the growing up experiences with Riley Marie and the joys of parenthood for you Elise and for you, Sage.

Thanks for sharing this truly amazing experience.

Aunt Marti Bowden

By: Jan Leonard

Jan Leonard — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:28:38 +0000

Sage & Elise,

I’m a friend of Peg’s (since 1969) and Les’ (since their first marriage). It’s so generous of you to share your experiences with Riley Marie’s debut. She’s so beautiful! Looks nothing like a newborn. Good job, you two. I particularly like the glamour girl photo–one arm behind her head. It sounds as though you’re both enjoying the marvelous miracle of Riley’s birth and I wish all of you much love and happiness.

By: Shere Abbott

Shere Abbott — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 22:01:14 +0000

Elise,
Made me weepy too! Partly because it was heartfelt, partly because I can still remember you as a baby sitting on your mom’s lap as she sat at the hood in her new Tufts lab. She had that scared look I’m sure you had, wondering how she was going to do it all. And she did. And so will you. One key is a good man, a good dad. You’ve got ’em. Of all the wonderful things I’ve been able to do in my life being mom has been the best. Family matters. Yours is special. Enjoy its growth!

Much love, Shere, Jim, Jenna and Emma

By: sandy collins

sandy collins — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 19:41:56 +0000

I love baby girl Riley Maries’ grammie, Peg. We’ve been friends since 9th grade at Catalina Meth. church in Tucson, Arizona. Through Peg, I know Sage and Elise, and NOW beautiful Riley Marie! She is so bright guys and appears more mature than a newborn. In the last picture I detect a beautiful and pleasing smile for all her first debut in to the world. May your treasure bring you much joy. Thanks for bravely and boldy sharing the beginning story of Miss Riley Marie!.

By: Mom

Mom — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 17:47:28 +0000

Elise, your description is so beautiful! I almost started to cry…. It really was an amazing experience, also for me. Thank you for letting me be there. Love, Mommy

By: Peg Bowden

Peg Bowden — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 13:26:14 +0000

Elise and Sage—-what a great history of your labor and delivery. No wonder they call it “labor”. It sounds like you worked very hard to make this baby pop out, and I’m so glad your Mom and Sage were there to support you. Labor is one of those times when ALL defenses are down, and everything just really hangs out. You are courageous to share all of it with the world. I do hope that Riley Marie is figuring out that night means sleep (and eat) and day means eyes open and play (and eat). She is a beauty, and we can’t wait to meet her. See you soon! Love, Gramma Peg