Expected date of birth was: 15. july 2007
My expected sex was boy, it was found out on 17th. week of pregnancy.

Mom thought while waiting for me: I was ready to be done being pregnant. I was so uncomfortbale and I had so many appointments every week that I was done. I just wanted you to be here and be able to hold you in my arms. I wanted to have my body back and feel somewhat normal.

Dad thought while waiting for me: He was very excited but nervous that he was gonna be late to the birth. He was all the way in NC and thought for sure that I would go into labor early and it would happen so fast he would miss it.

I was born: 5. july 2007 at 14:52 I was a beautiful baby boy! When born, I weighed: 8 lbs When born, I was: 20 inches tall My hair was dark Eyes were blue

Place of birth: St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
They were present at my birth: Dad, Grandma Arnold, Grandma Jean
The midwife was: Kristen
The doctor was: Dr. Zeckmen
Who visited me in the hospital: Grandma and Grandpa Arnold, Grandma Jean, Aunt Rachelle, Aunt Shell, Uncle Nick, Nicholas, Great Grandma Arnold, Uncle Beau, Big sister Elyse, Joann Gentz, Andy Hocking

Time spent at hospital: I went to the hospital July 4th at 6pm to be induced. We left the hospital July 7th around noon. The time spent there was good. It was nice to be able to relax and just hang out with the new baby.

My name is William Daniel Why this name? It was THE ONLY name both mom and dad agreed on. Other possible choices were: Lucus William My nickname is: Big Guy, Little Man, Buddy

Came home for the first time: 7. july 2007 (~2 days)
Home address was: 281 Milford
I was greeted at home by: Grandma and Grandpa Arnold, Uncle Beau, Great Grandma Arnold
More about my first home: Your first time home was a very clam day. The night went surprisingly well too. Dad spoiled you by holding you all the time. Anytime I put you down he would pick you right back up!
The weather was: The day was SO hot and humid. A typical July day.