For those of you who are visiting Dazed Dad from Simple Mom, welcome! It’s great to have you here. I hope you’ll take some time to look around and read about our journey. I am a father of 3, 1 living. Our twin boys, Micah and Judah, were born and passed away on October 25, 2010. […]
Caleb Elijah • 12/30/11 • 8lbs 4oz
At this point, many of you probably know that Caleb entered our lives 8 days ago, on December 30, 2011. Apparently he instinctually knew that his parents could use the tax credit for 2011, and was gracious enough to join us just over a week ahead of his January 8 due date. I will share […]
We’re Ready – Now It’s Up to Caleb
Well, we went to the doctor on Monday for a check-up, and the doctor confirmed that these Braxton Hicks contractions have in fact been doing something. Sarah is currently 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced. Apparently, I made quite the face when he said that, because Sarah just started laughing. I looked at the doctor […]
What They Don’t Talk about at Birthing Classes
As many of you know, last weekend we were at birthing classes all weekend at the hospital where we will be having Caleb sometime in the next four weeks(!). They were helpful, we saw a lot of videos of births and learned about some possible situations that folks might not be expecting (e.g. emergency c-section). […]
9 Months: Another Big Milestone
I suppose it’s fitting that when you read this post, Sarah and I will be in the middle of Day 2 of our Birthing Class in Medford at the Rogue Valley Medical Center, the hospital where Caleb will be born. And today is the day of another big milestone: we’ve hit the 9 month mark. […]
Baby Registry for Caleb Elijah Walker Cleaveland
A few weeks ago, Sarah texted me and said that her belly-button seems to have “popped” and she was wondering if that meant that Caleb was ready to come out. I know that she’s getting to the point in pregnancy where she would love for Caleb to come any day now. And I’m pretty excited […]
One Year Ago Today, We Became Parents
One year ago today our sons, Micah and Judah, were born. We were so terrified and excited about the idea of twins. And yet, we were only given an hour or so with them. This past week we were in New York visiting Sarah’s family, and I was able to hold Skylar, my niece. It was […]
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Family Portraits with Rachel Carey Photography
Last weekend, Sarah, Sadie, Caleb and I went out with our good friend Rachel to take some family portraits. We’ve known Rachel for a few years here in Livermore (she tells the fun story of how we met in this great write up on her photography blog, but yes, we met through Twitter) and I’ve […]
We Have a Name…Now on to the Important Things
Well, like I said yesterday…we have finally decided on a name. That’s a big thing, I know. But now, it’s time to move on to the important things. Of course you know what I’m talking about…right?