Charles Edward Corts was born at 12:37p today at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. It is risky for the father to try to describe the birthing process--as soon as I describe it as "easy" I'm at risk for a "Yeah, for you" rebuke--so I'll stick to the facts: Sylvia was induced beginning at 6:30a, so the whole process took about six hours. He tipped the scales at 6 lbs 13 oz and stretched the tape measure to just a quarter inch shy of 20 inches. The doctor on duty, Dr. Hathaway, was in the middle of a C-section elsewhere in the hospital, so Dr. Dawson dashed up to the hospital from his office in time to catch Charlie as he came out.
His siblings got to meet him after school, when he was about four hours old. They are all enamoured with him, and he is sure to quickly develop a thick skin in order to protect himself from the hugs, tugs, pinches, and pulls it will be his destiny to endure.
All is well in the hospital--Sylvia can send him off to the nursery to ensure a good night's sleep for herself. What will happen at home?
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