# A baby, our baby! Beta is born!
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [October 7, 2008, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826 "2008-10-07T10:54:22Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/1 "2008-10-07T10:54:22Z")
Shout it from the rooftops, sing it from the trees
Yell it in the streets, Skype it overseas
This is not what we thought would happen. (Can someone link to my post in the OMG thread? I’m posting with a PDA and it’s ackward.)
A little drama, down to the wire. Such a strange turn of events, to be ready for labor and then to have it all happen behind closed doors. An emergency c-section to save our little one.
But she’s here! And so pretty! Born Oct 7 at 5:26 pm, at 3226 g 7 lbs
More later, but all is with Anya and Mom.
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### Author:  [@Contrary](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrary)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/2 "2008-10-07T10:55:35Z")
Congrats!!!
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### Author:  [@maggenpye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maggenpye)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 10:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/3 "2008-10-07T10:57:16Z")
Welcome, Beta. Congratulations Tokyo parents!
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### Author:  [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/4 "2008-10-07T11:03:56Z")
YAY!
Welcome, Beta-Chan. May your life be long and joyful.
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### Author:  [@FarmerChick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FarmerChick)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/5 "2008-10-07T11:04:40Z")
Congrats!
I have been following your story and awaiting the good news. I am glad everything and everyone is good.
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### Author:  [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/6 "2008-10-07T11:08:21Z")
Woohoo!
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### Author:  [@criminey.jicket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/criminey.jicket)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/7 "2008-10-07T11:10:57Z")
Yay for Anya is delivered safely! Congratulations, TokyoParents!
Happy Birth Day, Anya! I wish you health, wealth, and happiness always.
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### Author:  [@Pixilated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pixilated)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/8 "2008-10-07T11:12:17Z")
Baby! Cute cuddly little baby!
I want one (but one that can be returned to their parents)!
Congrats!
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### Author:  [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/9 "2008-10-07T11:13:12Z")
[Here’s his post from the OMG thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=10284479&postcount=90) about what led to little Beta-chan’s quick arrival in our world.
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### Author:  [@Hokkaido\_Brit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hokkaido_Brit)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/10 "2008-10-07T11:15:12Z")
Congratulations!!!
I am so happy for you all!
And Anya is a simpy gorgous name.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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### Author:  [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/11 "2008-10-07T11:18:23Z")
So much congrats, and all the best wishes.
10/7/08, a good day to be born.
🙂
Your resident smiley guy (again),
**bbs2k**
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### Author:  [@shantih](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shantih)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/12 "2008-10-07T11:24:56Z")
Hooray!!! Yay, Beta-chan, with us at last!! Yay, **ToykoPlayer** and **TokyoWife** , happy happy parents!!
Okay, she’s like, what, two hours old now? Where are the pix??
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### Author:  [@Gleena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gleena)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/13 "2008-10-07T11:30:33Z")
Yeay! Congratulations!
Cheers,
G
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### Author:  [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/14 "2008-10-07T11:31:28Z")
congrats!!!
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### Author:  [@Sublight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sublight)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/15 "2008-10-07T11:32:45Z")
Congratulations!
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### Author:  [@nonacetone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nonacetone)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/16 "2008-10-07T11:40:36Z")
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you all. I wish you all the very, VERY best.
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### Author:  [@PandaMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PandaMom)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/17 "2008-10-07T11:43:38Z")
I also have been a big lurker, ALWAYS facinated by your writing, Tokyoplayer! While I never posted, you and your wife (and Anya!) have always been in my thoughts and prayers!
Give a big kiss and hug to both! (and one for yourself!)🙂
Love,
PandaMom
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### Author:  [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/18 "2008-10-07T11:46:35Z")
That’s wonderful! Yay, Beta Chan! Welcome to the beautiful world. I’m so happy for all of you.
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### Author:  [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/19 "2008-10-07T11:48:55Z")
What wonderful news! Congratulations to **TokyoPlayer and TokyoWife** - and welcome to Beta-chan, may your life be long and joyous.
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### Author:  [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2008, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-baby-our-baby-beta-is-born/466826/20 "2008-10-07T11:55:47Z")
Congratulations to you!
Welcome little **beta-chan** , do you know how many people are glad you are here?
That is wonderful news to start this day!
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