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Dec 31, 2022Liked by Alex Wilhelm

Wow wow wow! Little Ada is a precious gem. I'm sorry that the process was so harrowing, but you're right, Liza is a badass. I hope her recovery goes smoothly. Your comment about Sonos share price was so classically Alex, hilarious.

Congratulations to all three of you!

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Dec 29, 2022Liked by Alex Wilhelm

I remember how scary decels were, and we didn’t have anything like what you went through…so major props to you, dad, for your part keeping everything level. And that picture of your skin to skin with Ada is everything. There is no feeing like it…enjoy every second. (Even the not so enjoyable ones)

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Dec 29, 2022Liked by Alex Wilhelm

Alex--Thank you for sharing. And congratulations on welcoming Ada. One of the most profound things about becoming a parent is the sudden realization of how fragile we are--and how connected. I'm so glad that everyone is healthy and home.

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Dec 29, 2022Liked by Alex Wilhelm

Alex, First, huge sigh of relief that Ada and Liza are now doing well. I can't imagine how frightening the experience must have been. Second, thank you, thank you for sharing your perspective on the birth process. You are quite right; as a society we tend to grossly underplay its dangers. And, last but not least, though I've never met either of you, based on your writing, I believe you and Liza will be amazing parents. Congrats! Amie P.S. I started following you on Twitter bc I love your TC articles and especially your "voice". I later began subscribing to "Alex Writes" because you write honestly about challenges, and have a great wit and sense of humor.

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Dec 29, 2022Liked by Alex Wilhelm

Love to you Alex, Liza and Ada. Hard to read. So happy you are all doing well.

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Dec 29, 2022Liked by Alex Wilhelm

Read this and I'm crying. (There, I said it.) I can't not. The love here is a bludgeon of goodness. So happy for Liza, Ada and you. Thanks for sharing this. Need anything at all, give a shout

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Dec 29, 2022Liked by Alex Wilhelm

"Be kind to yourself and everyone else forever." So glad for all y'all, and thank you for sharing.

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Thanks for writing this. I’m sorry you all had to go through it but glad Ada is doing well and out in the world! Good thing to know that no matter how many books you read or classes you attend, there’s no way to be fully prepared for all the things that could happen.

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