JAKE ANDREW SIMMER

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We are so excited to announce the arrival of our sweet baby boy... Jake Andrew Simmer!
He was born on Tuesday October 2, 2007 at 10:53am. He weighed in at 6 pounds 6 ounces and was 19 inches long.




Jake got to meet his big sister later that afternoon. She was quite taken by him! She kept saying "He's so tiny!" and she gave him lots of kisses and hugs. She would see me patting his back she would say, "I want to pet him!" My favorite moment of them meeting was when she looked at me and said, "Baby Jake... I love him!"
Jake and I worked very hard to meet all the goals our Dr.'s had set for us and we were fortunate to be able to come home last night (Thursday October 4th) It was wonderful to be home as a family and to sleep in my own bed! =) The hardest part now is getting Jacy to leave him alone for some peace and quiet.

My mom has been here watching Jacy while I was in the hospital. I am sure that Jacy wore her out a bit... we are very appreciative for her help!
Thank you all so much for your well wishes and words of congratulations! We appreciate and love you all very much and are so excited to share our special news with you!

Comments

  1. Anonymous10:00 AM

    Congratulations! Beautiful little one! Jacy will be a great big sister!See ya in November!

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  2. Heather10:04 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the name! It's super cute, I'm glad you were able to get Jay to budge! hehe! You look GREAT! Let me know if you need anything, I'm not that far away!

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  3. Anonymous11:26 AM

    Yeah!! He is so cute! I'm glad that you are both home and doing well. Give it about 2 years, and Jacy will be saying, "Get him out of my stuff!" Enjoy every moment, they go by so quickly!! Love and miss all of you. Dustin, Julie and the Boys

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  4. Anonymous11:35 AM

    CONGRATS SIMMERS!!! I love his name, I love him!! He is a doll!! CONGRATS CONGRATS!!

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  5. Joanne1:36 PM

    Dear Jody & Jay:
    We are so proud of you and so happy that all went well trhoughout the preganacy and now the special delivery. You two are special in our books and shortly you will be receiving a little welcome home gift just in time for the October Holiday.

    Love you both...
    Joanne & Craig

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  6. Jaydenlilguy9:07 AM

    He is beautiful! I can't wait to meet the lil guy. The countdown begins! The the "J" tradition contniues.......
    Love you guys!

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  7. Jaydenlilguy9:09 AM

    YEAH!!! He is gorgeous! Can't wait to meet him. WE are counting down the days!!!!!

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  8. Anonymous8:22 PM

    I'm an Aunty again!

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