Theo

I am proud to annouce that Theo Rémy Allen Duncan was born on August 18th at 11:21 pm local time. Weighing in at 7 lb 8 oz (3.57 kg) and measuring 19.3 inches (49 cm), Theo had to be removed by Cesarean section at the last minute due to constraints caused by Anne-Laure's falling blood pressure, as well as other obstacles that plagued natural birth. As I departed the hospital, Anne-Laure and Theo were doing just fine, tired, but fine.

Though labor didn't progress as expected and my participation in the event was less than desired, none of it mattered when I held Theo for the first time. There are few things in life that can, after endless preparation and practice, still leave one speechless and in awe. This has to be the top of the list.