Posting Will Be Spotty...

...as we await the arrival of the very first Grand Dread Pundlet. My oldest is gathering her things for the trip to the hospital; I'll update later if possible. The Proud Father, a sergeant in the Army, is chewing his nails in the Middle East. Luckily my daughter has her aunt, who is a nurse, to stand in as coach.

Update: Well, not really an update other than to say the wait continues...

Update II: New mom and baby doing fine. Alexandre was born at 6:06 Eastern, weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. We are very grateful to Doulas of Central New York whose Operation Special Delivery provides free Doula service to the wives of servicemen who are serving away from home at the time of birth.