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from a proud dad

Although is a cold and wet winter’s morning here in Tokyo, our home is filled with love and all the warm wishes we have received from all of you. Thank you from the three of us. Mayra is a happy little bundle who enjoys breast milk on demand, peeing while not wearing diapers, taking long naps and falling asleep in the arms of mum or dad.

She has been officially recognized by the Japanese government as being born here although that does not make her a Japanese Citizen. Our precious will soon have her own visa, multiple entry permit and dual Australia/Dutch nationality, even though she has not yet been anywhere apart from the Birth Center or our home in Fudomae.

Mayra’s birth was one of the most amazingly beautiful experiences I have ever had in my life. Mayra’s first few minutes of life in her new world were spent under water, gently and curiously looking around. Then slowly she was brought to the surface and after a couple of coughs she took her first breath of air. After we got out of the pool, Mayra was placed on Brechtje’s chest and the two of them rested and bonded after their amazing team effort which lasted 14 and a half hours.
I remember wondering at the time why we had waited so long to have a baby, and also looking forward to reliving this experience if we are blessed with more kids.

All of this was possible thanks to Brechtje for choosing to give birth the way nature intended--without any painkillers or medical interventions. In the end this proved to be the right decision for us and made this experience so much more special.

We have uploaded some pictures so you can see for yourselves how Mayra’s birth unfolded: our photos at flickr.com

Thanks again

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