congrats!
(and, wow!, always a reality check when friends are having babies)
lucky you got a boy.
all my best to you and lois,
love, taivo evard (feb 10, 2003)

Hey hey roB,
Congratulations to you, Lois, and all of your family. I have a feeling that Ché is going to be one cool kid! We can't wait to meet him. All the best.
Doug Bayley (feb 10. 2003)

He has more hair than dad already!
Congrats, Geoff McMurdo (feb 10, 2003)

CONGRATULATIONS ROB & LOIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad to hear all active parties are doing well.
Karen and I would like to wish you all the best health, love and happiness.
...hey, now, can I call you "Big Daddy"?
Mike Koschade (feb 10, 2003)

Wow! Congrats Rob that’s wonderful news.
Welcome to parenthood. It’s awesome!
David Brandy (feb 10, 2003)

Dear Lois
Congratulations to you and Rob! The pictures are so cute. He looks chubbier than 7lbs! Way to go Lois! I hope the whole process wasn't too bad. 12 hours of labour and pushing doesn't sound like fun but you did it. We were just wondering about you guys the other day and I said to Doug we should really email you and find out what is going on but you beat us to the punch. I hope your recovery is quick. At least you have your mom there which I'm sure will be a big help. Be sure to get lots of rest.
We are looking forward to the photos to follow!
Bye for now and contratulations again.
Janice Bayley (feb 10, 2003)

Congratulations! That's fantastic.
I wish you all the best.
michael cross (feb 10, 2003)

Hey Rob and Lois, CONGRATULATIONS!  I cannot wait to see Ché’s picture!
Ellen Boddington (feb 10, 2003).

Congratulations! Great news, I am so happy for you guys (so is Alison, though you haven't met yet). Fantastic pictures, I am glad everyone is doing well.
Cheers,
Eric Lipardt (feb 10, 2003)

Congrats Rob! Take care of them both - it's your most valuable contribution to society.
Brian Chamberlain (feb 10, 2003)

hey hey !!!! CONGRADS!!!!! hehehehe i'm sooooo happy for u guys and he looks sooo cute! now i have an excuse to come down there on the weekend! :P heheh and u also have a babysitter too! anywayz tell lois i say hi and congrads to the both of u guys!! kisses and hugs and the best to all three of u now! :D
love: megan ransome! (feb 10, 2003)

Just wanted to send you a quick note with the official congratulations!!!
Be sure to send my best to Lois, and of course Ché (what a cutie, and what a gorgeous name!!!)
All the best with your new bundle of joy ... :)
Antonella Bonasoro (feb 10, 2003)

That's wonderful news, Rob. Sounds like things were a bit rough on Lois.
Hope she's feeling better. Congratulations, looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Bev Buckton (feb 11, 2003)

Good job Lois! Congratulations to the both of you! What a sweetie-pie!!
:o) Teresa Rolt (feb 11, 2003)

Dear Daddy.
Congratulations to you and Lois on the arrival of your first born son.
What a blessing.
The pictures are beautiful. (as well as the layout of your website. FANTASTIC!!!
Now the fun begins...
Olaf Schneider (feb 11, 2003)

Congratulations! That's really exciting news. Glad to hear everyone's doing alright!
All the best!
Clair Roxburgh (feb 11, 2003)

Congratulations Rob and Lois, and welcome to the world Ché!
Rob, he is absolutely beautiful . . . and family looks as happy as family should.
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy my friend - I can't wait to meet the little guy.
Yours,
tim Ferguson (feb 11, 2003)

What a beautiful, healthy looking little guy!!! great work!!!
He is about the same size as Neens was at birth.
Hope all is going well with Mom's recovery. Let us know when the visiting frenzy has died down, we'd love to drop by.
Nikki, Leo, Nina and Lewis McQuillen (feb 11, 2003)

Hi Lois & Rob and Che,
Congratulations! Sooooo glad to hear the good news. Che looks beautiful, he certainly has a good head of hair (I am already jealous)!
12 hour labour! Wow - Does that change your plans for no. 2, 3, etc?
Let me know when you recieve visitors, love to see all of you.
Have a great day Mom & Dad,
Ardavan Sehatzadeh (feb 11, 2003)

Congrats to you two.. actually to you three!!!!
Doug Beatty (feb 11, 2003)

Hey daddy,
Congratulations you two. Cute little guy. All doin well?
I know it has been a while, so I just want to say I wish you both all the
best with your little guy. I greek we have a saying for all new borns,
long life to him. Way to go you guys.
Hope to see you 3 soon.
Kosta Mantas (feb 11, 2003)

Congratulations, best wishes in this very special time.
Welcome to the journey of parenthood
Bryan Morris (feb 11, 2003)

Congratulations!
I am very happy to hear the good news. Give my best to Lois.
Amanda Gaspard (feb 11, 2003)

Wonderful pictures & Good job Dad!
Help mom as best you can ... we should be much lower on the list. As a Dad with a 2 and 3 year old, I know your current state of mind ;)
Mark Rotman of Messageware (feb 11, 2003)

Good lookin kid!!
Congratulations...enjoy every minute...
Todd Tackaberry (feb 11, 2003)

CONGRATULATIONS !!!
The pics are great and am looking forward to more (family website is a great idea and really well executed)
Holy head of hair !
Thanks for including a pic of his little fingers (complete with little fingernails) Oh my gawd I'm such a freak You may remember my fascination (obsession?) for all things new and breathing. He's beautiful but I suspect you don't need to hear this from me.
Rob, this part's for Lois - we've not yet met and I regret that but please know that I am TRULY ecstatic for you and as I sit here typing I have these big-ass tears streaming down my face and I am grinning like the famous cat. Here's hoping you're feeling as well as can be expected after surgery & delivery, and here's to a speedy recovery and all the fun (and I DO mean fun) and joy that baby Ché has brought and will continue to bring into your lives.
Enjoy folks - its ALL good.
much love Deb Hack (feb 11, 2003)

Lois -
I am so thrilled for you and Rob - and delighted that your little boy Che has arrived safe and sound. I hope you are both doing very well and enjoying this special time together. I am positive that nothing is as great as falling utterly inlove with someone you never met before.
Congratulations!
Lesley Gunn (feb 11, 2003)

Hi genius!
Thanks for your great work! It's a pleasure to view these images. I saw him yesterday at the hospital, he is adorable. Lois was doing great too. Thanks for all your assistance daddy!
See you later
Fatoumata Traore (feb 11, 2003)

Congratulations.
Ken Quan (feb 11, 2003)

Ché is so beautiful! Sorry to hear that Lois had to have a c-section... I know how painful that is =( Congratulations to you & Lois on being parents... Ché is lucky to have you both as a family =) I can't wait to meet him... and see you & Lois =)
Take care,
Mandy Gilbert =) (feb 11, 2003)

WooHooo! Congratulations brother! Take care of yourself and the familigia!
Mark Hickmott (feb 11, 2003)

CONGRATULATIONS! What a doll, and a good head of hair on him!
Enjoy the new experiences!
See you soon,
Heather McCallum (feb 11, 2003)

Congratulations you guys have a beautiful baby!
Enjoy and take care.
best wishes,
Mike Coseni (feb 11, 2003)

Oh I had a feeling something had happened, Congradulations to all three
of you, welcome to the family Che, hope to meet you soon, go easy on
your parents.Love all of us.
Laura, Dennis, Hannah, James Breadner (feb 11, 2003)

Woo hoo!!!
Congrats MOM and DAD!
what a fantastic valentine's present that you've given each other...
--Richard Fofana (feb 11, 2003)

Hi Rob!
Congratulations!!!
You don't know me personally - I worked with Lois for about a year and a half. I just loved working with Lois - and miss her much. We mention her from time to time here - she's definitely not forgotten.
Congratulations on your beautiful son, Rob! He's so tiny - but so perfect!
Please send my love and hugs to Lois and thanks for sharing the good news of your new family member!
-Linda Facchinato (feb 11, 2003)

Well congratulations!!! All the best to the three of you!
Matti Evard (feb 11, 2003)

Hi Rob,
Congratulations on the great news. We were happy to hear little Che arrived safely and that he and Mommy are doing fine. We will be sure to check out the pictures soon.
From all of us at Boss (feb 11, 2003)

Hi guys-
Congratulations from Jamie and Michelle! We've been thinking about you, and Leo gave us the heads up on the weekend. Your baby boy is simply beautiful. I hope Mom is feeling well? I suspect there is more of a story to it all than can be relayed in an email... I can't wait to speak with you and hear about EVERYTHING. (I'm just under 4 months now, and junior is just beginning to make an official appearance on the surface of my abdomen.) We're excited for ourselves, very happy for you both, and we can't wait to meet Che.
All the best,Jamie and Michelle Lewin (feb 11, 2003)

Rob and Lois:
Congratulations! It's good to here that everyone is doing well.
Take care.
Greg and Michele Casemore (feb 11, 2003)

Congrats to you and Lois, he is so beautiful!!! Send
us more pictures....... and I'll call you soon.
Enjoy and Relax,
The Clareys (feb 11, 2003)

Congrats to you all!! Cute baby and website!!! Happy healing...
Sue Lloyd and Ethan. (feb 11, 2003)

ROB! Congratulations!
I am sooo excited for you guys! the baby is beautiful!
I can't wait to come by and see him (once all the flurry of family and close friends has settled down).
Wish Lois my best and give the baby a kiss for me. Hoping to see you all very soon!
Vita Li Vigni (feb 11, 2003)

Good Morning Rob, Lois and Che,
Greetings from London, England.
Congratulations on the birth of your baby Boy and Che welcome to the family.
I would like to send a gift to Che so please let me have your full address. Take lots of care of my cousin Rob and she is going to need lots of love and tender care. Lois I cannot believe you are a Mother now, it was 16 years ago when you were in London when I gave birth to Justin. Take care,
I will call you guys over the weekend. Enjoy being parents it is a blessing.
Dawn, Andrew, Justin and Andrea. (feb 12, 2003)

Congratulations Rob and Lois!! That is great news. Please give Lois my
best and I look forward to meeting Che in person.
Michelle Gill (feb 12, 2003)

DUDE!!
how good to hear from you!! and a big congratulations on your new
little sweetpea!!
so you've officially your title to daddy...hehehehe nice, nice.
Tania Fitzpatrick (feb 12, 2003)

hi rob,
congrats on the new baby... he looks just like you :)
glad everyone is doing well... am sure you'll make a great dad, tho rave nights may now have to become a distant memory! life at sheridan is still going well, and is fun (on most days)....
kelly sends her best and best wishes too on the new baby...
keep well, and good going on becoming a dad!
mark mulloy (feb 12,2003)

Hey Lois, Rob and Ché,
My heartfelt joy to all of you and well wishes for the future.
Sincerely,
Wilson Choi (feb 12, 2003)

Huge Congrats buddy.
He's gorgeous. Hope all is well and healthy.
Willy Choi (feb 13, 2003)

Rob, a big time congratulations to you and your family on the baby boy! I am sure I will see a big smile on your face with a cigar stuck in the middle of it next class. ciao.
Gary McGuire (feb 13, 2003)

Rob,
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Antonella just left a mge re: the birth of your new baby. Wife must be sooo relieved. You too I bet. Anyways, see you next week. No worries about cancelling class.
Cheers,
Elizabeth Rhodes!!! (feb13, 2003)

congrats guys! What a cute baby!
My best to Mum, hope she is recovering nicely.
Can't wait to see little Che.
Peter Grech (13, 2003)

Hi roB!
Congratulations on your new baby boy! He is beautiful. I am so happy for you and Lois! I apologize for not writing sooner. You've been so kind to keep me in the loop about all the wonderful developments in your life. The wedding and party pics were great. You guys look so great together -- can't wait to see more pics with little Ché.
Please give Lois my best wishes. I know it takes time to recover from a C-section (hurts to laugh, sneeze and cough for quite some time!) But I'm sure she feels it was well worth it.
Take care and enjoy the little guy!
Caron Zahir (feb 13, 2003)

hi rob,
CONGRATULATIONS! Ché is so cute! i hope that the
new family is doing well.
talk soon,
melissa taylor (feb 13, 2003)

Rob,
First my heart felt congrats and welcome to Fatherhood. Second, I hope our wife is doing well and resting comfortably.
Best of health and happiness to your new little guy....and all the joys and spoils of being a parent.
Cheers!!!!
Jonnyg (Goodman) (feb 20, 2003)

I hope you and your family are doing well. It's taking quite a bit of energy
not to come over and see you right now. I'm excited to see your son and talk
to Lois sadly I know I'll just have to wait.
Doug Scott (feb 20, 2003)

Welcome home & the best of luck.
Me & samar hope to visit once you are settled.
Congratulations
Best regards
Jihad Rawas (feb 20, 2003)

Yea!!
We have been wondering what is the latest. I called the hospital a few times but did not want to disturb you guys. Hope things are on their way up for you Lois. You now have a wonderful, new baby to care for you and the wonders of motherhood. We are rooting for the three of you.
Luv and God Bless,
Tracey and the Patterson Men (feb 20, 2003)

hi rob & lois;
how are you? i got your lovely picture last friday, thank you so much.
your son he is so cute and lovely. i think your wife gave you a very special gift to you on 2003 valentine's day. how about lois, she is doing fine? it must be very exciting to be a dad & mon!
i wish your family always happy.
may wong (march 1, 2003)

Rob,
My wishes of congratulations are a bit late but I remember that I appreciated them at any time. I hope Lois is feeling better, it is a tricky adventure without complications. Please pass on the message for her not to worry about having guests. I didn't answer my phone for two months! There is lots of time for that.
It sounds like you have wonderful support. Rob, Che is lucky to have you as a Dad.
Love, Kim, Rob & Raegan (march 2, 2003)

I am really bad at checking my emails but I do eventually. congradulations to the new edition to the family. Love the pictures. Sorry Rob, but the baby looks everything like Lois. Hope you are adjusting to arenthood and many sleepless nights. I hope you realize know that nobody is going to be asking how you are doing. It's going to be all about the baby, you and Rob are offically transparent :-). I hope you are having a smooth recovery. Lots of love and best wishes you and Rob.
Ros, Ro, Johnathan and Jeremy. (march 5, 2003)

Just a quick note to say hello and welcome to the new Baby. We were really glad to hear the news and that both Lois and Che' are doing fine. How about Dad? We are all very Happy for both of you. Our Love to All of You.
Lyn & Jim, Floyd & Irene
P.S. Give Che' a kiss for us. Looking forward to seeing you all.

CONGRATS! I've been out of town, so I'm just picking up e-mail.
Good luck.
Jamie Wall (25.02.03)

Hi Rob:
Glad to hear Lois is getting better. And congrats again on your new member of family. Hope to catch up soon.
Pete Grech (25.02.03)