One of the things that I hate most about bloggers is the inevitable 'Sorry I haven't posted in so long' post. Usually that line is closely followed by an overly personal reason, valid or not, that is neither on topic or appropriate.

However, I know that several people have been following this blog and are aware of the complications with my wife's second pregnancy. You have become friends and creating a post is, quite simply, the most efficient way of getting the word out. I do not mean to shock or dismay - just to relay a message to those who care.

Calla Faith Reinbold was born this evening around 7pm and died shortly thereafter in my arms. Mother is resting this evening - there are some distressing aspects that will require further observation but, at this point, those are secondary concerns.

I have turned comments off - if you email please understand if I don't reply in a timely fashion.