Hey everyone, Darin here posting for Kat who is resting comfortably in
the clinic with our new baby, Jake Taiga Mok Bendall, born at the
stroke of 11 pm on the 21st of October, weighing in at 4423 grams, 52 cm
large (that's 9 pounds 12 ounces and 20.4 inches in American). Both Kat and Jakey did
a great job taking care of business, coming out without a hitch. She'll tell you the whole story in a couple days.
Now go call your mom, she'd love to hear from you.
Awwwwww. Congrats! :0)
Posted by: stuffed | October 24, 2007 at 11:24 AM
Yay! Dudley's here! Congrats :)
Posted by: Veronique | October 24, 2007 at 11:41 AM
What a sweetie! Congratulations! Jake has the same birthday as my son, it's a good day to have a birthday!
Posted by: Amanda | October 24, 2007 at 11:43 AM
oh, he's beautiful! congratulations, you two! :)
Posted by: Sandra | October 24, 2007 at 11:46 AM
Congrats guys! I have been checking in daily to look for news on Dudley!! I really love the name you picked! Jake... very cute, and much nicer than Dudley!!! :) Glad to hear mum and Jake are doing well! Looking forward to more pics, when you are settled! hugs!
Posted by: noohnooh | October 24, 2007 at 11:58 AM
Omedetou! He's gorgeous, great name esp love Taiga (imi wa?)My own Jake is full of love, goodness and is very sweet...when he's not kicking, spitting and breathing fire : )
I envy you this special time with your little guy, falling in love all over again! Enjoy!
Posted by: rae | October 24, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Omedetou! He's gorgeous, great name esp love Taiga (imi wa?)My own Jake is full of love, goodness and is very sweet...when he's not kicking, spitting and breathing fire : )
I envy you this special time with your little guy, falling in love all over again! Enjoy!
Posted by: rae | October 24, 2007 at 12:03 PM
Omedetou! Now take a nap.
Posted by: neko | October 24, 2007 at 12:22 PM
Congratulations! That's just marvellous. He looks lovely. I can't believe how big he is - well done Kat.
Enjoy your new adventure.
Posted by: Sigsy | October 24, 2007 at 12:49 PM
Beautiful! It's an unforgetable moment. Congratulations. Good job! Enjoy him.
Posted by: Ku | October 24, 2007 at 12:53 PM
Congratulations! Can't wait to hear the story.
Posted by: Sarah W. | October 24, 2007 at 01:00 PM
congratulations! looking forward to more details (or at least pictures) :)
Posted by: nava | October 24, 2007 at 01:13 PM
Awww, so cute. Congratulations!
Posted by: Heather Ricco | October 24, 2007 at 01:17 PM
Congratulations! He's adorable--so big, wow! The Japanese staff must have been amazed.
I like his name! But tell us, is his nickname going to be Dudley?
Posted by: Rachele | October 24, 2007 at 01:20 PM
such a sweet blessing. omedetou.
Posted by: chris | October 24, 2007 at 01:26 PM
Congratulations to the whole family! It was so nice to talk to you on the phone, Kat. Wishing you well after you leave the hospital.
Posted by: Jennifer | October 24, 2007 at 01:34 PM
Congratulations!! Glad to know that everything went well. Cute picture!
Posted by: molly | October 24, 2007 at 02:44 PM
Yahoooo! Hello Jakey!
Posted by: yaiAnn | October 24, 2007 at 02:59 PM
Hey Kat, Darin & Jake!! Splendid salutations and fantastic felicitations! I already said a few omedetous from D & I via Facebook... But hey, Jake is so cute! Glad to hear that the birth went okay. All the best on starting this new chapter in your life!
Posted by: Jane | October 24, 2007 at 03:06 PM
おめでとう！！
ママに似てるね〜。
Posted by: たえこ | October 24, 2007 at 03:17 PM
Aw! Omedetou!!! So cute. :-)
Posted by: Merinda | October 24, 2007 at 03:28 PM
yay congratulations!! isn't he just totally cute? ^____^
Posted by: Elisabeth | October 24, 2007 at 05:29 PM
Congratulations Kath and Darin! I have been thinking of you all and checking in daily. I am delighted for you and have been proudly showing the blog to everyone at work. I look forward to meeting Jake in person down in Oz sometime soon. Lots of love.
Posted by: Bree | October 24, 2007 at 05:37 PM
Congratulations! Glad to hear that everything went smoothly!
Posted by: Lisa | October 24, 2007 at 05:50 PM
Congratulations Kat and Darin! Happy Birthday Jake!
Posted by: myra | October 24, 2007 at 06:23 PM