Not orchid related, but probably not unexpected by rgo regulars:

Just to let you know that baby Robert was born on December 27th. He is
adorable. I will try to post a baby picture to abpo someday when we get a
bit more organized. For now we are living in the strange state of new
parenthood that involves almost no sleep, what with the feedings and the
changings, and almost nothing gets done.

Luckily we have been getting a few welcome visits from friends who have been
assisting us with such things as feeding the parents or decluttering the
war-zone ... hmm, I mean the condo, and other things which might not have
gotten done otherwise. As a result, during one such welcome helpful visit, I
was able to water a few orchids, concentrating primarily on those that were
overdue to be watered already, that need frequent watering, and that are
small enough for me to lift (since I am not supposed to be lifting anything
heavier than the baby for the next two weeks, and a few of my larger orchids
in clay pots I think may well be heavier).

I am going to bed now to try to catch some shut-eye myself.

Best,
Joanna

Congratulations! Being a new parent can be frightening, rewarding, exciting,
exhausting, and demanding. Remember to water and fertilize regularly and
he'll grow up to be a healthy, well-adjusted little orchid.
Happy New Year!
Gary

"J Fortuna" <joanna [at] REMOVEfortunabujard.com> wrote in message
news:4gKtf.2985$zJ3.2587 [at] trnddc04...
> Not orchid related, but probably not unexpected by rgo regulars:
>
> Just to let you know that baby Robert was born on December 27th. He is
> adorable. I will try to post a baby picture to abpo someday when we get a
> bit more organized. For now we are living in the strange state of new
> parenthood that involves almost no sleep, what with the feedings and the
> changings, and almost nothing gets done.
>
> Luckily we have been getting a few welcome visits from friends who have
> been assisting us with such things as feeding the parents or decluttering
> the war-zone ... hmm, I mean the condo, and other things which might not
> have gotten done otherwise. As a result, during one such welcome helpful
> visit, I was able to water a few orchids, concentrating primarily on those
> that were overdue to be watered already, that need frequent watering, and
> that are small enough for me to lift (since I am not supposed to be
> lifting anything heavier than the baby for the next two weeks, and a few
> of my larger orchids in clay pots I think may well be heavier).
>
> I am going to bed now to try to catch some shut-eye myself.
>
> Best,
> Joanna
>

On Sun, 1 Jan 2006 07:43:09 -0500 in <F3Qtf.54998$wq.17472 [at] bignews7.bellsouth.net> V_coerulea <gwills13 [at] bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Congratulations! Being a new parent can be frightening, rewarding, exciting,
> exhausting, and demanding. Remember to water and fertilize regularly and
> he'll grow up to be a healthy, well-adjusted little orchid.

Just be careful with too much fertilizer around the roots.
You may have to search for size 17 or larger sneakers in a few years.


--
Chris Dukes
Suspicion breeds confidence -- Brazil

Congratulations Joanna!

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info!


"J Fortuna" <joanna [at] REMOVEfortunabujard.com> wrote in message
news:4gKtf.2985$zJ3.2587 [at] trnddc04...
> Not orchid related, but probably not unexpected by rgo regulars:
>
> Just to let you know that baby Robert was born on December 27th. He is
> adorable. I will try to post a baby picture to abpo someday when we get a
> bit more organized. For now we are living in the strange state of new
> parenthood that involves almost no sleep, what with the feedings and the
> changings, and almost nothing gets done.
>
> Luckily we have been getting a few welcome visits from friends who have
> been assisting us with such things as feeding the parents or decluttering
> the war-zone ... hmm, I mean the condo, and other things which might not
> have gotten done otherwise. As a result, during one such welcome helpful
> visit, I was able to water a few orchids, concentrating primarily on those
> that were overdue to be watered already, that need frequent watering, and
> that are small enough for me to lift (since I am not supposed to be
> lifting anything heavier than the baby for the next two weeks, and a few
> of my larger orchids in clay pots I think may well be heavier).
>
> I am going to bed now to try to catch some shut-eye myself.
>
> Best,
> Joanna
>

In article <4gKtf.2985$zJ3.2587 [at] trnddc04>, joanna [at] REMOVEfortunabujard.com
says...
~Not orchid related, but probably not unexpected by rgo regulars:
~
~Just to let you know that baby Robert was born on December 27th. He is
~adorable. I will try to post a baby picture to abpo someday when we get a
~bit more organized. For now we are living in the strange state of new
~parenthood that involves almost no sleep, what with the feedings and the
~changings, and almost nothing gets done.
~
~Luckily we have been getting a few welcome visits from friends who have been
~assisting us with such things as feeding the parents or decluttering the
~war-zone ... hmm, I mean the condo, and other things which might not have
~gotten done otherwise. As a result, during one such welcome helpful visit, I
~was able to water a few orchids, concentrating primarily on those that were
~overdue to be watered already, that need frequent watering, and that are
~small enough for me to lift (since I am not supposed to be lifting anything
~heavier than the baby for the next two weeks, and a few of my larger orchids
~in clay pots I think may well be heavier).
~
~I am going to bed now to try to catch some shut-eye myself.
~
~Best,
~Joanna
~
~
~
Congratulations, Joanna! Glad to hear that you are all doing well, under
the circumstances. A bit of knowledge: as the Robert grows, so do the
problems - but also the joys.
Enjoy him as long as you can before having to go back to work. Every smile
and burp!
--
Reka

This is LIFE! It's not a rehearsal. Don't miss it!
http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html

J Fortuna wrote:
> Not orchid related, but probably not unexpected by rgo regulars:
>
> Just to let you know that baby Robert was born on December 27th. He is
> adorable. I will try to post a baby picture to abpo someday when we get a
> bit more organized. For now we are living in the strange state of new
> parenthood that involves almost no sleep, what with the feedings and the
> changings, and almost nothing gets done.
>
> Luckily we have been getting a few welcome visits from friends who have been
> assisting us with such things as feeding the parents or decluttering the
> war-zone ... hmm, I mean the condo, and other things which might not have
> gotten done otherwise. As a result, during one such welcome helpful visit, I
> was able to water a few orchids, concentrating primarily on those that were
> overdue to be watered already, that need frequent watering, and that are
> small enough for me to lift (since I am not supposed to be lifting anything
> heavier than the baby for the next two weeks, and a few of my larger orchids
> in clay pots I think may well be heavier).
>
> I am going to bed now to try to catch some shut-eye myself.
>
> Best,
> Joanna

Congratulations Joanna!
I was just thinking of you last night about an hour or so before you
posted your good news. I looked back to find where you said your due
date ... Jan 4th. Then I checked to see when you last posted a message
here ... Dec 23rd.
I decided I would wait until the 4th and then start asking if anyone had
heard from you. Now, here you are with the good news. I'm very happy for
you.

Steve

Congratulations, Joanna! Regardless of how organized and ready we think we
are, the arrival of a new baby on the scene is no less traumatic than taking
in a pack of cougars! Things will settle into a routine in no time flat,
though, and suddenly all those visitors will be less welcome, LOL.

Just think: he has all these aunts and uncles at rgo and abpo!

Diana

On Sat, 31 Dec 2005 22:02:40 -0800, J Fortuna wrote
(in article <4gKtf.2985$zJ3.2587 [at] trnddc04>):


Congratulations, Joanna and What's His Name. As a recently retired
pediatrician, I have to stick up for the credit fathers are due. And I'd love
to come babysit or water the orchids after family and well-wishers have
departed, but gee, I seem to be a continent away.

Tom
Walnut Creek, CA
Nikon D70

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All the best to you & yours.
--
Cheers Wendy

Remove PETERPAN for email reply

J Fortuna <joanna [at] REMOVEfortunabujard.com> wrote:
> Not orchid related, but probably not unexpected by rgo regulars:
>
> Just to let you know that baby Robert was born on December 27th. He is
> adorable. I will try to post a baby picture to abpo someday when we
> get a bit more organized. For now we are living in the strange state
> of new parenthood that involves almost no sleep, what with the
> feedings and the changings, and almost nothing gets done.
>
> Luckily we have been getting a few welcome visits from friends who
> have been assisting us with such things as feeding the parents or
> decluttering the war-zone ... hmm, I mean the condo, and other things
> which might not have gotten done otherwise. As a result, during one
> such welcome helpful visit, I was able to water a few orchids,
> concentrating primarily on those that were overdue to be watered
> already, that need frequent watering, and that are small enough for
> me to lift (since I am not supposed to be lifting anything heavier
> than the baby for the next two weeks, and a few of my larger orchids
> in clay pots I think may well be heavier).
> I am going to bed now to try to catch some shut-eye myself.
>
> Best,
> Joanna

Congrats all the way from Winnipeg, Canada!

Cheers,
Xi

tbell wrote:
> On Sat, 31 Dec 2005 22:02:40 -0800, J Fortuna wrote
> (in article <4gKtf.2985$zJ3.2587 [at] trnddc04>):
>
>
> Congratulations, Joanna and What's His Name. As a recently retired
> pediatrician, I have to stick up for the credit fathers are due. And I'd love
> to come babysit or water the orchids after family and well-wishers have
> departed, but gee, I seem to be a continent away.
>
> Tom
> Walnut Creek, CA
> Nikon D70
>

Children of orchid addicts grow up to be orchid addicts.

"J Fortuna" <joanna [at] REMOVEfortunabujard.com> wrote in message
news:4gKtf.2985$zJ3.2587 [at] trnddc04...
> Not orchid related, but probably not unexpected by rgo regulars:
>
> Just to let you know that baby Robert was born on December 27th. He is
> adorable. I will try to post a baby picture to abpo someday when we get a
> bit more organized. For now we are living in the strange state of new
> parenthood that involves almost no sleep, what with the feedings and the
> changings, and almost nothing gets done.
>
> Luckily we have been getting a few welcome visits from friends who have
> been assisting us with such things as feeding the parents or decluttering
> the war-zone ... hmm, I mean the condo, and other things which might not
> have gotten done otherwise. As a result, during one such welcome helpful
> visit, I was able to water a few orchids, concentrating primarily on those
> that were overdue to be watered already, that need frequent watering, and
> that are small enough for me to lift (since I am not supposed to be
> lifting anything heavier than the baby for the next two weeks, and a few
> of my larger orchids in clay pots I think may well be heavier).
>
> I am going to bed now to try to catch some shut-eye myself.
>
> Best,
> Joanna
>

Al wrote:

> Children of orchid addicts grow up to be orchid addicts.
> ..............................
> ....................

Is that true? I've been growing orchids since I was barely out of my
teens and now I have two teenagers myself. They are not showing much
interest so far. Maybe some day, maybe not.

Steve

Congratulations to you both, Joanna. I wish you much joy with Robert. Looking
forward to photos when you get over the chaos - like for his 21at birthday ;-)

On Sun, 01 Jan 2006 06:02:40 GMT, "J Fortuna" <joanna [at] REMOVEfortunabujard.com>
wrote:

>Not orchid related, but probably not unexpected by rgo regulars:
>
>Just to let you know that baby Robert was born on December 27th. He is
>adorable. I will try to post a baby picture to abpo someday when we get a
>bit more organized. For now we are living in the strange state of new
>parenthood that involves almost no sleep, what with the feedings and the
>changings, and almost nothing gets done.
>
>Luckily we have been getting a few welcome visits from friends who have been
>assisting us with such things as feeding the parents or decluttering the
>war-zone ... hmm, I mean the condo, and other things which might not have
>gotten done otherwise. As a result, during one such welcome helpful visit, I
>was able to water a few orchids, concentrating primarily on those that were
>overdue to be watered already, that need frequent watering, and that are
>small enough for me to lift (since I am not supposed to be lifting anything
>heavier than the baby for the next two weeks, and a few of my larger orchids
>in clay pots I think may well be heavier).
>
>I am going to bed now to try to catch some shut-eye myself.
>
>Best,
>Joanna
>
Dave Gillingham
------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------
To email me remove the .private from my email address.

Thank you all for your congratulations and best wishes and advice. :-) I
have posted baby photos at abpo with subject: Robert's introduction to
orchids. Enjoy!
Joanna

"J Fortuna" <joanna [at] REMOVEfortunabujard.com> wrote in message
news:4gKtf.2985$zJ3.2587 [at] trnddc04...
> Not orchid related, but probably not unexpected by rgo regulars:
>
> Just to let you know that baby Robert was born on December 27th. He is
> adorable. I will try to post a baby picture to abpo someday when we get a
> bit more organized. For now we are living in the strange state of new
> parenthood that involves almost no sleep, what with the feedings and the
> changings, and almost nothing gets done.
>
> Luckily we have been getting a few welcome visits from friends who have
> been assisting us with such things as feeding the parents or decluttering
> the war-zone ... hmm, I mean the condo, and other things which might not
> have gotten done otherwise. As a result, during one such welcome helpful
> visit, I was able to water a few orchids, concentrating primarily on those
> that were overdue to be watered already, that need frequent watering, and
> that are small enough for me to lift (since I am not supposed to be
> lifting anything heavier than the baby for the next two weeks, and a few
> of my larger orchids in clay pots I think may well be heavier).
>
> I am going to bed now to try to catch some shut-eye myself.
>
> Best,
> Joanna
>

Tom,

My husband's name is David. And I agree that fathers are due a tremendous
amount of credit. I cannot imagine going through all this as a single mom.
David is being marvelous, sharing all of Robert's care, including
supplemental feedings which are greatly appreciated especially at 3am at
night.

Yes, you are a continent away, though I used to live in the SF bay area
myself at one point, and still have family there, but now I am glad to be
here, especially since I hear that the weather in your area is not very
pleasant now with all the rain.

Thanks,
Joanna

"tbell" <nobody [at] home.net> wrote in message
news:0001HW.BFDD834C0000C5ECF04075B0 [at] news-europe.giganews.com...
> On Sat, 31 Dec 2005 22:02:40 -0800, J Fortuna wrote
> (in article <4gKtf.2985$zJ3.2587 [at] trnddc04>):
>
>
> Congratulations, Joanna and What's His Name. As a recently retired
> pediatrician, I have to stick up for the credit fathers are due. And I'd
> love
> to come babysit or water the orchids after family and well-wishers have
> departed, but gee, I seem to be a continent away.
>
> Tom
> Walnut Creek, CA
> Nikon D70
>

Diana,
Well, our Robert is better behaved than a pack of cougars. In fact aside
from occasional lapses, he has been a fairly unproblematic baby thus far.
The time when visitors are no longer welcome has not come yet, but I hear
you when you say that at some point it shall.
Best,
Joanna

"Diana Kulaga" <diandfrankcat [at] bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:4YVtf.97347$aS5.24902 [at] bignews4.bellsouth.net...
> Congratulations, Joanna! Regardless of how organized and ready we think we
> are, the arrival of a new baby on the scene is no less traumatic than
> taking in a pack of cougars! Things will settle into a routine in no time
> flat, though, and suddenly all those visitors will be less welcome, LOL.
>
> Just think: he has all these aunts and uncles at rgo and abpo!
>
> Diana
>

Thank you for thinking of me. :-)
Joanna

"Steve" <tlswilso [at] aol.com> wrote in message
news:5--dnUQN4vdNgiXeRVn-sw [at] adelphia.com...
> Congratulations Joanna!
> I was just thinking of you last night about an hour or so before you
> posted your good news. I looked back to find where you said your due date
> ... Jan 4th. Then I checked to see when you last posted a message here ...
> Dec 23rd.
> I decided I would wait until the 4th and then start asking if anyone had
> heard from you. Now, here you are with the good news. I'm very happy for
> you.
>
> Steve

Reka,
Thanks! We are indeed greatly enjoying him.
Joanna

"Reka" <rhukari [at] rolmail.net> wrote in message
news:MPG.1e21baca2f5dd771989736 [at] news.rolmail.net...
> Congratulations, Joanna! Glad to hear that you are all doing well, under
> the circumstances. A bit of knowledge: as the Robert grows, so do the
> problems - but also the joys.
> Enjoy him as long as you can before having to go back to work. Every smile
> and burp!
> --
> Reka
>
> This is LIFE! It's not a rehearsal. Don't miss it!
> http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html

Thanks, Wendy!!!!!!!!!
:-)
Joanna

"wendy7" <wendy7PETERPAN [at] cox.net> wrote in message
news:11%tf.1033$sA3.511 [at] fed1read02...
> Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> All the best to you & yours.
> --
> Cheers Wendy
>
> Remove PETERPAN for email reply
>
> J Fortuna <joanna [at] REMOVEfortunabujard.com> wrote:
>> Not orchid related, but probably not unexpected by rgo regulars:
>>
>> Just to let you know that baby Robert was born on December 27th. He is
>> adorable. I will try to post a baby picture to abpo someday when we
>> get a bit more organized. For now we are living in the strange state
>> of new parenthood that involves almost no sleep, what with the
>> feedings and the changings, and almost nothing gets done.
>>
>> Luckily we have been getting a few welcome visits from friends who
>> have been assisting us with such things as feeding the parents or
>> decluttering the war-zone ... hmm, I mean the condo, and other things
>> which might not have gotten done otherwise. As a result, during one
>> such welcome helpful visit, I was able to water a few orchids,
>> concentrating primarily on those that were overdue to be watered
>> already, that need frequent watering, and that are small enough for
>> me to lift (since I am not supposed to be lifting anything heavier
>> than the baby for the next two weeks, and a few of my larger orchids
>> in clay pots I think may well be heavier).
>> I am going to bed now to try to catch some shut-eye myself.
>>
>> Best,
>> Joanna
>
>

Al,
I certainly hope so :-) As you can see on abpo, we are planting the first
seeds of addiction already.
Joanna

"Al" <nospam [at] all.ever> wrote in message
news:z9KdnY7YpIavECXeRVn-sg [at] adelphia.com...
> Children of orchid addicts grow up to be orchid addicts.

Thanks, Dave. As you see we made it before the 21st birthday. :-)
Joanna

"Dave Gillingham" <dewg [at] private.optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:41thr15826558gauiikeeovv8imnpbb9g9 [at] 4ax.com...
> Congratulations to you both, Joanna. I wish you much joy with Robert.
> Looking
> forward to photos when you get over the chaos - like for his 21at birthday
> ;-)
>
> On Sun, 01 Jan 2006 06:02:40 GMT, "J Fortuna"
> <joanna [at] REMOVEfortunabujard.com>
> wrote:
>
>>Not orchid related, but probably not unexpected by rgo regulars:
>>
>>Just to let you know that baby Robert was born on December 27th. He is
>>adorable. I will try to post a baby picture to abpo someday when we get a
>>bit more organized. For now we are living in the strange state of new
>>parenthood that involves almost no sleep, what with the feedings and the
>>changings, and almost nothing gets done.
>>
>>Luckily we have been getting a few welcome visits from friends who have
>>been
>>assisting us with such things as feeding the parents or decluttering the
>>war-zone ... hmm, I mean the condo, and other things which might not have
>>gotten done otherwise. As a result, during one such welcome helpful visit,
>>I
>>was able to water a few orchids, concentrating primarily on those that
>>were
>>overdue to be watered already, that need frequent watering, and that are
>>small enough for me to lift (since I am not supposed to be lifting
>>anything
>>heavier than the baby for the next two weeks, and a few of my larger
>>orchids
>>in clay pots I think may well be heavier).
>>
>>I am going to bed now to try to catch some shut-eye myself.
>>
>>Best,
>>Joanna
>>
> Dave Gillingham
> ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------
> To email me remove the .private from my email address.

LOL
Joanna

"V_coerulea" <gwills13 [at] bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:F3Qtf.54998$wq.17472 [at] bignews7.bellsouth.net...
> Congratulations! Being a new parent can be frightening, rewarding,
> exciting, exhausting, and demanding. Remember to water and fertilize
> regularly and he'll grow up to be a healthy, well-adjusted little orchid.
> Happy New Year!
> Gary
>
> "J Fortuna" <joanna [at] REMOVEfortunabujard.com> wrote in message
> news:4gKtf.2985$zJ3.2587 [at] trnddc04...
>> Not orchid related, but probably not unexpected by rgo regulars:
>>
>> Just to let you know that baby Robert was born on December 27th. He is
>> adorable. I will try to post a baby picture to abpo someday when we get a
>> bit more organized. For now we are living in the strange state of new
>> parenthood that involves almost no sleep, what with the feedings and the
>> changings, and almost nothing gets done.
>>
>> Luckily we have been getting a few welcome visits from friends who have
>> been assisting us with such things as feeding the parents or decluttering
>> the war-zone ... hmm, I mean the condo, and other things which might not
>> have gotten done otherwise. As a result, during one such welcome helpful
>> visit, I was able to water a few orchids, concentrating primarily on
>> those that were overdue to be watered already, that need frequent
>> watering, and that are small enough for me to lift (since I am not
>> supposed to be lifting anything heavier than the baby for the next two
>> weeks, and a few of my larger orchids in clay pots I think may well be
>> heavier).
>>
>> I am going to bed now to try to catch some shut-eye myself.
>>
>> Best,
>> Joanna
>>
>
>

> Just to let you know that baby Robert was born on December 27th. ...
> Best,
> Joanna


CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
--Katrina