Brady's First Photos

Brady at 2 weeks old!

All photos by Melissa Young

Newborn photo sneak peak

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We hired Melissa Young once again to do Brady's newborn photo shoot.  This is the third time we have used her and are just so happy with her work.  Even better she posted some pics to her blog the same night as the photoshoot.  Enjoy the sneak peak--I'm sure there is more to come.

Splish Splash Takin' a Bath

 Brady's first bath!

 I don't think any newborns really enjoy their first bath.  We had the typical experience of crying, baby turning bright red and the new bath feature courtesy of our new little boy--a bath time fountain show.  It was nothing like the Bellagio Fountain show, but did manage to get a little spray on the mirror. 

Don't know why we took this picture, but thought it was a funny one of mommy and daddy's feet!

Brit Milah for Brady

Brit milah or Bris, which means "covenant of circumcision," is a Jewish ritual performed on a baby boy eight days after he is born. Brady's Bris was held on March 31, 2011 which was actually his original due date.

The ceremony was performed by Dr. Alan Singer. 

Brady was  brought into the room by his loving Nana.

During the ceremony, the mother, father, and infant are encircled by relatives and friends who symbolically represent the covenant community into which the child is welcomed.  After the child is brought into the room, traditional words of welcome are recited.

Grandpa Henry was the Sandek: This is the person who holds the baby while the circumcision is being performed.  

Seven blessings were recited by everyone.

May Brady's life be filled with joy and happiness.

May Brady's life be filled with good friends and mutual respect.

May Brady's life be filled with the support and care of family.

May Brady's life be filled with health of body and spirit.

May Brady's life be filled with wisdom and insight.

May Brady's life be filled with laughter and humor.

May Brady's life be filled with warmth and love.

At the end of the ceremony was the baby naming.  Traditionally baby boy's names are not revealed until this time. For the 8 days leading up to the Bris the baby is not called by his name only baby, baby boy kron, or other generic baby name.  Brady is named after his great-grandfather Samuel Fischer.  We shared this letter with Brady telling him about his name.

Dear Brady,

You mom and I are so fortunate to be surrounded by wonderful, caring friends and a supportive, loving family, but we are truly blessed to have created a family of our own with your sister Chloe Sarai and now you Brady Samuel.

Today we welcome you to our lives and hearts by presenting you with your Hebrew name and performing the oldest rite of passage in Judaism, the Brit Milah or Bris. The Brit Milah is considered the sign of your entry into the Jewish religion and tradition. A tradition that is full of love, compassion, and an utmost focus on family. Traditions we hope will be dear to your heart as you grow from a boy to a man who has a family of his own.

Your Hebrew name is Shmuel, or in English, Samuel. Samuel was the name of your great grandfather, Samuel Fischer. He was a Holocaust survivor and one of the true Patriarchs of our family. He was a strong. He was loving. He was funny. He was charitable, and he was hard working. All characteristics we know you will possess as you get older. It is a great honor to be able to name you after him as you begin the journey as the next generation of our family.

It’s difficult to express in words just how happy we are to have you as part of our family now. We wish you to have a long, prosperous life, surrounded by as much love and support from friends and family as we have today.

We love you so very much

Mom and Dad

1st Doctor's Appointment

Brady's first trip to his pediatrician went very well.  Like most babies he didn't like leaving daddy's arms to be poked and prodded at, but he checked out perfectly perfect.

He should be back up to his birth weight by his 2 week appointment.  On this day he weighed in at 7lbs 7oz and measured 19 3/4 inch.  I don't think it is possible for him to shrink, so they must have been generous at the hospital as 20 inches is his official birth length.  With us as parents, he'll probably always over exaggerate his height by 1/4 of an inch or so. =)

Dr. Kipp says heart and lungs sound great! 

See you in two weeks Dr. Kipp!

Welcome Home Greetings from Big Sis

Chloe welcomed her baby brother home from the hospital on Monday. 

 One of her favorite things to do is to cover him with the monkey blankie she gave to him in the hospital and say night-night.  (I think she thinks it is strange that he is always going night-night--I told her that babies sleep alot). 

 

Welcome home Brady, your big sister loves you!

A Beautiful Birthday

Mommy and Daddy in the triage area getting ready for Brady's Birthday.

We were originally scheduled to go into the surgery at 11:30am, but we were delayed about 30 minutes.



Brady was born at 12:22pm.  

Here we are seeing Brady for the first time.

Getting all cleaned up-have to look good for mom and dad

Daddy holding Brady for the first time.

The first photo with our new baby boy.