November 22, 2022 - While the sun warmed the window overlooking the valley where we call home, a miracle was delivered by the most incredible woman I know.
How on Thanksgiving week we are so blessed, I cannot know. But this year will be a special one indeed. Our little love has entered the world today and his name is Vincenzo "Vinny" James Ciambotti. A child that will be adored by many and bring joy in return simply by his presence.
November 22, 2022 - We got about 3 hours of sleep! Wasn't the Holiday Inn Express, but we are ready for Delivery Day. We were expecting to be just checking in right now, so we are well ahead of schedule. Dani is in good spirits because she is no longer feeling the contractions thanks to some good modern medicine!
10:00am -
Rich: "Dani, what do you want to say on the blog?"
Dani: "I am hungry and can't wait for mashed potatoes"
I think that pretty much says it all...
1:12pm - Long wait, but finally some updates. We are getting very close. Everything still looking fine. Doctors are in final preparations now. I will probably be offline for a few hours, but I will get back on and update as soon has he has arrived.
Love to all.
Richard and Dani
November 22, 2022 - It is 1:09am and we are here in Delivery ready to go! Dani said about 9:30, perhaps we should both try to sleep a little because "it won't be long now." Turns out, it was about 2 hours from us loading up the car and cruising to the hospital.
2:49am - Dani is now hooked up to every machine at Mt. Nittany. Everything is progressing along normally. We are jamming to some Chris Stapleton. The Doctor will administer the epidural and then hopefully she will be able to rest for a few hours before the grand finale. Dani has her game socks on!
November 21, 2022 - The DUE DATE has arrived. We are walking into the final appointment to make arrangements for delivery. The car is full of provisions and we are ready to go at a moments notice. I will keep everyone posted on here as to the next steps.
November 20, 2022 - This weekend, Dani and I (and Seve) spent a lot of time resting and preparing for the big day. The house was super quiet for the last time in a looooong time, I'd guess.
Bags are packed, car seat and transportation is all set up. We are so excited to get this week going! Tomorrow (Monday) is the due date. This will be a wild week being that it is also Thanksgiving and Jack and Maggie will also be at the house to celebrate.
What more could we ask for! More tomorrow....
November 17th, 2022 - The number one most selected day for the poll is coming to a close! Dani went to her weekly appointment and they let us know that they really suggest, due to her age (approved statement), she not go past her due date. So, if baby boy doesn't arrive by Monday, we have an appointment Monday to schedule an induction on Tuesday. A love to hold in our arms on 11/22/2022! If this happens, Dani's mom would be pleased because that is her birthday!!
November 15, 2022 - We had the first snow of the season here in Pleasant Gap. No baby yet, but we are inside of one week until the due date! Everything is prepared here at the house, except for the crib (that will be this weekend's project for us. He will have several other accommodations prepared for him until he is ready for his crib!
November 22, 2022 - While the sun warmed the window overlooking the valley where we call home, a miracle was delivered by the most incredibl...
