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Update

Can't write too much, I'm entertaining Henry before bath time and bed. I’ll then sneak back to the hospital and leave him in the care of my parents.

He has a new brother.

Ezra Leo Fitzgerald McCracken


Ezra's first photo


Three kilograms, he came a bit early, but got top marks on the APGAR scores. He’s a reasonable size, but looks tiny compared to Henry at birth (who was a monster baby).

No drugs, no stitches, very quick labour and mum and bub well. I have a quick pic, I will post more when we're home properly.


Ezra and his dad
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Anonymous said…
Wayhay! Congratulations to Ezra, hisd mum, and of course to that perfectly besotted dad in the picture!

Great, innit!
20 July 2008 at 19:40
Sue said…
He is gorgeous! Congrats Kris and Jen...so lovely that he is finally here and healthy and all is good! LOVE the name. Give Henry a big cuddle from us here. We are really looking forward to hearing the adventures of Henry and Ezra on your blog in the future.
20 July 2008 at 19:43
Anonymous said…
Congratulations!!!

His dad looks a bit rough... ;)
20 July 2008 at 20:20
Anonymous said…
I love Ezra and dad. Wow. What a nice post.

Abraham Lincoln
—Brookville Daily Photo
20 July 2008 at 21:07
Z said…
Congratulations to you and Jen! Henry has a new buddy! Best wishes to you all!
20 July 2008 at 22:01
Benjamin Madison said…
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing this. It's very nice to be participating even in this limited online way.
21 July 2008 at 00:01
Maria Verivaki said…
in greek we say: no sou zisi, which means "may he live long"
21 July 2008 at 00:27
Dina said…
Woohoooo! A blog baby is born to you! Having accompanied you and Jen and Henry all these months via your posts, I almost feel like Ezra is MY grandson. What great happiness for all of us. Kris, you did a great job preparing us for this moment.
The photos are wonderful. Give my love to Jen and your boys.
Mazal tov!!
21 July 2008 at 02:41
Debbie Courson Smith said…
Love love love the name. Welcome to the world Ezra. Congrats Kris, Jen and Henry!
21 July 2008 at 03:02
Priyanka Khot said…
Congratulations!!!

He is beautiful...

Do let us know about Henry's reaction to lil Ezra...

hugs n kisses to both the kids...

Good health to Jen.

And long nappy changing nights to you :D
21 July 2008 at 03:26
Anonymous said…
Wow, Kris!!! Congratulations. I wish you and the new baby and the mother and the little brother all the best. It's so wonderful to have a new child in the family. I hope Henry is fine (and not jealous).
21 July 2008 at 05:18
freefalling said…
Yay!
And welcome to the world, dear little soul.
Sending you good and happy vibes from this part of the world - they're a-coming through the ether.

Good on ya, to Jen for .... expelling another human being from her body - bloody incredible.

And happiness to you Kris - what great blessings you have in this life.

Has Henry seen him yet?
21 July 2008 at 07:32
blackie said…
Awww hello little Ezra! What a beautiful moment you have captured in his first photo Kris. So happy to hear all is well. Looking forward to having a hold of the little ragamuffin.
21 July 2008 at 08:27
Anonymous said…
Wonderful news, Kris. My best wishes to Jen, Henry, Ezra and the happy father.

Only a true Australian would be dressed in an Essendon top for this sort of picture ...
21 July 2008 at 08:59
Louis la Vache said…
Congratulations to you both, Kris!
21 July 2008 at 14:10
Rita said…
Well done to all - and congratulations. Warmest love.
22 July 2008 at 09:36
JCWood said…
Congratulations! Best wishes from both of us.

John and Anja
23 July 2008 at 07:59
Kris McCracken said…
Thanks to all for the kind words, yes dad was feeling rather rough when those photos were taken. Adrenaline can get you only so far!

I need whatever it is that these Tour de France riders are taking! Or at he very least, whatever hormones that Jen are on, she's coping far better than I!
25 July 2008 at 13:28
Neva said…
Congratulations on the new addition! I am so sorry I am late on this! and Ezra....what a lovely name....I am so happy for all of you......
25 July 2008 at 15:19
~tanty~ said…
Congratulations to you and Jen!
What a cute dad, ops I mean Ezra :)
I love this photo, it's lovely.
25 July 2008 at 17:39
Juneau Alaska Photos said…
Congratulations from Juneau, Alaska!
Sorry this is late. I haven't had much time to visit blogs since the kids are on summer break.
26 July 2008 at 03:19
Suzi-k said…
goodness, I miss a few visits due to preparing for a solo art exhibition at short notice, and in the interrim you guys produce a baby! A far greater achievement than my 10 paintings I might add! Well done, that first photo is a rare gem! Now to convince young Henry that having another person around who demands lots of mom and dad's attention is a GOOD thing!
27 July 2008 at 17:18
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