Hello People, I've been lurking for some time. The twin discussions of "New Members" and "Survivor" got me feeling a little Big Brotherish myself for eavesdropping on this list. Thank you all for all you have already taught me. I am the father of Noah, who will be three in early August (a week before his little sister is due). Noah's umbilical crimped during labor and he was born with hypoxic brain damage, mostly to basal ganglia. Officially, he has spastic quad CP with Mic-Key tube. Unofficially, he is a funny, cute, bright, and cheery little guy--all of which is astounding given the early outlook. (We were delighted the first time he managed to get out a good cry and then had to remind ourselves of that happiness while he continued to cry for the next six months, slowing down only during his few hours of sleep.) I don't expect to have much time for e-mail after Noah's sister is born, but for now I'll try to be a little more present. Thanks again to all of you. --David Keith