Project Koguma - Phase 1 Complete - +1 Day

Well baby bear, you made it! Now we can officially start referring to you as Genki Orsino Buglio, instead of Koguma-chan (though I suspect that name will pop up from time to time.

I'll start by saying you held off your entrance as long as you could. For some reason you just didn't want to turn your head, so we had to take matters into our own hands and get you out of mama's belly. That was a very emotional decision and a little bit scary too. But baby and mama are safe and healthy, so in the end we made the right choice. Here's a look at the three of us when you were only a few minutes old.

What can I say? You're wonderful. We are so happy to finally see you and hold you and feed you and yes, even change your diapers. That might change, but for now it's all fun.

You sleep pretty well so far, we know that will change too, but we are glad you can sleep a little, so that we can sleep a little too. You make funny noises when you are almost asleep. You sound a little like a pig, or a frog. Strange noises for a baby bear, no?

We're going to continue this blog as long as we can. As long as feels natural. Some day we will give you a book of these entries, to show you how we were feeling week to week and month to month when you were growing inside mama's belly. Now you are growing up in the world. Like I said in the beginning: take your time out here, grow strong.

Ready For Your Debut? - Week 41, 3 Days

Baby Bear, it's finally time to coax you out of hibernation. We checked in to the hospital last night to get the process started. And start it did! Your mama has endured so many contractions now that I can judge them based on her facial expressions. This is one of the "nice" ones.

She's also just had an epidural put in. That was not fun. But it will help make your final journey from her belly a more comfortable one for her.


When we were married, we didn't know when we would see you. After Thanksgiving last year we knew we would see you in about 9 months. Now, we are hours away from seeing you. Time flies. I've been watching your heartbeat. It's very strong.

See you soon Baby Bear.

Stage Fright? - 41 Weeks, 2 Days

So Baby Bear, you're really more comfortable inside your mama's belly? You still kick and play a lot, it must be so much fun in there. Your mama doesn't think so. She feels a little pain every day. Nothing big, just a little. But she wants to see your face. Me too. Grandma and Great-Grandma too. We're all waiting.

Today we will visit the doctor. She'll check mama and decide if it is time to induce the labor. That's a big scary thing for you. You're hanging out inside mama's belly, kicking and double punching, hiccuping, having fun...then suddenly things start happening for you. We don't really want to do this, but if you are not ready to come out by yourself, this will help.

So who knows. Maybe today, maybe tomorrow. We don't know yet. But we do know we want to see you and hug you and take you for walks and all the fun things families do.

First thing's first though. It's time for you to make your debut.

Late For Your Own Party - Week 40, 6 Days

So grandma and great-grandma showed up, but you're still being shy. You know, it's fun out here. I can still feel you kicking inside your mama's belly, but I know you would have more fun kicking on the sofa, or in your bed, or riding around in your stroller. There are so many cool things for you to see and so many people want to meet you. Won't you come out soon?

Well, I do need to tell you, if you don't come out by Tuesday (3 more days), the doctor is going to come in there and get you. You are the star of this show and we can't start without you.

Maybe this picture will coax you out. Look at all these faces, they only want to see yours.

Every day we are eating and drinking good food. Your mama is ready to give you food too. Maybe milk? I'm sure you will like that.

Maybe tonight? Maybe tomorrow? Soon. We are waiting!

How Are You Baby? - 40 Weeks, 2 Days

While I'm writing this, you are having hiccups. I used to have them when I was a kid too.
Are you like me or your papa?

At the beginning of my pregnancy, I thought you're more like your papa because you move with an almost perfect schedule time every day. And I really wanted cheese and sweets, and those are in your papa's favorite 3 foods.

But now, the due date passed...that's more my style. Maybe while growing these 10 months, you changed your character?

The doctor said you might come this weekend if it's lucky. Then if you won't come, I have to talk with her about labor induction next Tuesday. I don't want to use that. I want you to feel "I want to come out!" by yourself. I'm waiting. Papa is waiting. Also, your grandma and great grandma will come to see you the day after tomorrow. How fun is it for you? Let's enjoy this beautiful summer with everyone.

D Day - 40 Weeks

Well, today is your due date. Are you coming out today? We don't think so. We think you are too comfortable inside mama's belly. You play a lot in there. Maybe you like your room in the womb? Well, we want to tell you your room outside is pretty cool too. Mama painted some cool designs on your wall. Your bed and changing table are all ready. You even have a few toys waiting for you.

Isn't that better than mama's belly? Last night you played a lot. I was talking to you, but I don't think you were listening too much. You are so genki, even now. The doctor said you probably wouldn't move so much the last couple of weeks, but you didn't get that memo.

Baby Bear, we want to see you so much, but of course we understand you need to come out when you are ready. We just hope that is soon.

August Arrived, Where are You - Week 39, 5 Days

Well, the calendar turned to August, your grandma and great grandma have tickets booked to see you, but you're still hiding in your mama's belly. When are you coming out?

We've been making ourselves busy with little projects. Getting the house ready for you. But nothing keeps my mind off of your arrival. In a few days, maybe a week, maybe less, all of our lives will change. We're very excited for that change.