A Piece Of My Mind - Dennis Lake

Benjamin Holden Lake

Born 10/13/06

2:49 PM

7 Lbs 7 Oz

20" long

Both Mom & Benjamin are doing very well. I've experienced a lot of very cool things in my lifetime, but nothing compares to being a father for the first time.

Holly had nine contractions and only 15 minutes of pushing before he came out. It went so fast that he came out before the doctor arrived!! Super nurse, Megan, and another nurse delivered Benjamin. A few minutes after he was born, and Holly was holding him, the doctors arrived. Everything was wonderful. St. Mary's staff has been incredible. We're both very happy that we had the baby here.

Happy Friday the 13th! Good morning to you. We're still at the hospital. Still no baby, but things are progressing. The nurse started Holly's petocin drip at about 2:30am. She's having pretty regular and strong contractions. It's getting exciting!!! She is doing awesome with the contractions. She's remembering her breathing patterns and using them. I'm supre proud of her.

I'm Dennis Lake, and I'm out of here... See you real soon, Benjamin!!!

Ha! It's Thursday, October 12 and I'm back to add another post. My previous post said that things were going well and we would be able to go home soon. Well, not so fast my friend! We're still at the hospital, and they're keeping us until we have a child to take home. Holly had a pretty big contraction at about 4:00 and Benjamin's heartbeat dropped. It seems to do that when she has the stronger ones. So, they told us to get comfortable because we were staying. So, here I sit. It's almost 11:15, and I'm pretty exhausted. Those that know me well know I'm not much of a night owl. Oh well, it's all good and all worth it.

I'm Dennis Lake, and I'm out... Hello Benjamin!! (well, pretty soon)

How about them Tigers!!! Tigers win last night to go up 2-0 against Oakland in the ALCS. Sweet. Alexis Gomez. I know, you're saying who??? Jim Leyland thinks this guy is going to be a stud. If the skipper thinks that, it's good enough for me! Go Tigers

We're back at the hospital today. Had a minor scare last night with Benjamin's heartbeat dropping a bit. Doctor ran a boat load of tests and ended up sending us home. We were thankful for that. Everything appears to be good with the monitors today. We've just started, but things are looking good. Holly has even started to relax, which has been very hard for her the past 24 hours. So, although I could be wrong, it doesn't look like we'll have a baby today. It's been a long week for both of us. We're both ready for Benjamin to join us on the outside world. Anyone know any chants or anything??

Happy Birthday Alice Childress & Luciano Pavarotti!!

I'm Dennis Lake, and I'm out... So try and call me, I'm immobile man, yes I am

I got an e-mail from Jennifer Granholm's campaign this afternoon. I was so mad that I could spit. Someone added me to their mailing list as someone that wants Jen-Jen re-elected. Can you imagine anything worse than her getting re-elected?? Well, maybe the dems picking up seats in the legislature. So, I wrote them back and asked them to please remove me from the mailing list and that I do not support Jenny From the Block getting re-elected. If I find out who put me on that list...

We're at the hospital right now for a non-stress blood pressure test for Holly & the baby. Good times. I'm so happy this place is wi-fi friendly. I wish more places (LIKE MY OFFICE) were a little more wi-fi friendly. Anyhow, we're now 9 days from the due date. We've reached single digits. Kind of hard to believe that we've gone almost nine months since Holly pee'd on the stick and it said "Preggo" on it. Life is good, that's for sure. It looks like Benjamin is bahaving himself today. That's nice. He's my little trouble maker. WOO HOO!! 119 over 67 is Holly's BP reading. That's the best we've seen in months. I guess she gets to keep working.

Tigers game two is tonight. Don't miss it! I know I won't.

Happy birthday Daryl Hall and Joan Cusack.

I'm Dennis Lake, and I'm out... Jim Leyland for Governor anyone??

Add one more to the list. Today I got word from a friend that she and her husband had left the "Nextel Family" for Verizon. She cited crappy coverage and service from an over priced phone. My dad made the switch from Nextel to Verizon for the very same reason a few weeks ago. Am I going to be the last one standing??? What the hell is the difference? A cell phone is a cell phone. Maybe it's just the fact that I don't live in the middle of nowhere like they all do. Life in the big city is good. I've sold my soul to Nextel, and believe everyone should.

Still no baby. We're 11 days away from due date. I told Holly that if he's not out by the end of the weekend that he's going to be grounded. Who am I kidding? I'm going to be the softest dad ever. Should that alarm me??

Ever notice how it's not the Tigers beating the Yankees that's getting the coverage on the national shows? It's the fact that the Yankees lost. Come on, I know it's Detroit, but give us a little credit. If the Yankees had half the pitching that the Tigers have, they would have won 130 games this season. Stop stroking the Yankees and send a little love our way.

F**k! John L Smith is still the damn coach at MSU. When is the administration at that school going to get it through the skull that he needs to go. Even my mom gets it, and if she gets it, I know it's right! I love you mom!

PS - Happy Birthday John Lennon, Sean Lennon and Jackson Browne!
and Welcome Home Punter & Sickles.

I'm Dennis Lake, and I'm out. Anyone have Butch Davis' number??

Here we are, it's Sunday night. An amazing sports weekend in the great state of Michigan is coming to a close. Well, it was an amazing sports weekend if you're not a fan of the Lions or the Spartans. I, as it happens to be, am a fan of both. This is why I ask you, where did it (mostly) all go wrong??

Thank goodness for the Tigers! The series against the Yankees was awesome. The last two games of that series may have been the two finest Tiger games I've seen since the 1984 playoffs. Ok, the last game of the 1987 season against the Blue Jays was pretty damn good. Frank Tanana was awesome that day. The performances by Kenny Rogers and Jeremy Bonderman over the weekend were something all Tiger fans can be proud of. I hope they can keep it going against Oakland.

I regress and move on to the Spartans. Why is John L Smith still the coach? I encourage you, heck I urge you, to visit http://firejohnlsmith.net/ and sign the petition to get rid of this guy. While you're at it, visit http://www.firemillen.com/ and help save the Lions!

Congrats to Brian Vickers for getting his first win in NASCAR. Too bad the litte bastard had to wreck Jimmie Johnson and Dale Jr. to get it.

Still no baby. We're twelve days away from Holly's due date. She's doing very good, but we're both ready for Benjamin to come out and join us!!

PS - Happy birthday Chevy Chase and Bill Elliott

I'm Dennis Lake, and I'm out. Josh McCown anyone??