Great Update, Joseph! Boy, have you ever grown lately! And so many new experiences, too. Sorry about Green Bay...we did our best to cheer them on! Hope you are enjoying your American Grandma as much as she is enjoying you. We'll keep checking in on you , Little Joe! Love from Judy and Chris, Johnnie, Ben and Sam

Hi Joseph I'm borrowing Rex's computer to send this message to you, because my old dinosaur is rather short on memory. Just like me at times! What tricks have you got in your repertoire? Can you blow raspberries? and do you know how to get mummy and daddy out of bed in the middle of the night? If you haven't found out these indispensable things, please comtact granny Marion for advice on subversive tactics! Lovely to see your progress. I'll try to pop over from Sydney when next in Oz

We enjoyed our trip to your historic and humongous website...We are so pleased to see how much progress you have made!! I can see why your mum and dad are so proud of you. Best wishes for a happy life.

Hi there Joseph, just checking up to see how fast you are growing and how your mum and dad are doing. You've grown into a cute baby and I bet by what your updates say you have everyone wrapped around your finger. Good to see you Bye Heather (midwife who looked after you and your mum and dad).

Hi, Joseph, Mike and Padma! Sorry I got Milly's message on here twice! The first time I couldn't get it to show up, but obviously, it was there all along! Oh, well.... Love, Judy

I enjoyed visiting your website, Joseph! I'm looking forward to meeting you in real life, Joseph, and your dad, too. I know yourr mum Padma from church. Please pop in and visit ...my address is 14 Yappo Rd., Aldgate and my phone number is 8339-6571. from Milly

I thoroughly enjoyed visiting your web site, Joseph! I know Padma from church...I'm really looking forward to meeting you in real life, Joseph, and your dad, too! My address is 14 Yappo Rd., Aldgate...and my phone number is 8339-6571. Please pop in one day. from Milly

Hi, Joseph...I don't look for a few minutes, and there you are...growing like mad! What a boy! Is it possible? Can it be that you are getting more handsome by the day? Hope you and Grandma Jean get along great...how do you like her? Love from "Auntie" Judy

It's great to learn about you, Joseph! You're off to a great start and I can tell that Dad and Mum are sure proud of you. A unique idea, Dad ! Terry, Marilyn, and Nathaniel via the Peterings

Happy New Year young man! Good to see you looking so well, and your brothers too. Sometime I must tell you the truth about Santa Claus! We will check in now and again so keep those photos on-line. By the way your Dad has a nice little cask of Port, which beats the heck out of all that milk stuff! Love to all Peter and Pamela Weygang

Hi Joseph Michael Major, I met your parents one summer day several years ago when we all went sailing on David Byrne's sailboat, I have followed your web-page with interest because my wife(Yulia) and I, have just had a baby(Nicholas) who was born on November ninth (10:36 A.M.){ his due date, and as close as I can tell, your due date[a Valentine's child?]} I just wanted you to know that you may have a potential playmate here on the other side of the planet. Nicholas just broke the eight pound mark last week and I have a feeling that you are probably close on his heels. Yulia and I have discovered that you can indeed live on four hours of sleep a night and I bet your parents are getting by on less sleep also...any way ... Best Wishes Steve+Yulia+Nicholas

Hi, Handsome Little Joe! Boy, have you ever grown! I really enjoyed all the new photos...and now that I can see you at home from time to time, I can see the progress you have made since your Homecoming! Hope you enjoyed vicariously all that yummy American Thanksgiving food last weekend at our get-together! Do you think you will take a liking to Pumpkin Pie? What about Cranberry Sauce? You have some Major Taste Treats in store for you (Mike, No pun Intended!!!!!) Must go....Lots of Love from John, Judy, Ben and Sam.

Hi Michael & Padma: Here we are with Pam & Peter Weygang, just finishing breakfast and enjoying your website. Peter & Pam after bragging about you & your website siddenlu suggested that we turn on our computer and have a look for ourselves! Best wishes - Paul & Millie

No Joseph it's not insomnia that has me up this time of night. It is your cousin Sara. I finally had a chance to surf through your whole web page and entire story and it is very impressive. Continue to tackle life's minor and major obstacles with the same gusto you have shown at the start. I hope the next installment of your story finds you home in your mother's (or father's) arms with that intoxicated grin that can only come after a breastmilk feast. Sara sends her regards and Daddy is going to bed. Love from Sara, Angie, and David

Great to talk to your mum on the phone again today, Joseph! Sounds like you are doing well...getting fatter by the day! I hope to see you this week and be duly impressed by your amazing growth! Mum says she now spends the whole day with you at the hospital, and that you get feeds at 9am, 1pm, 5pm, 9pm, 1am, 5am, and so on and so forth. She gets to give you two of those as breast feeds...boy, Joseph, if I ate that often, I'd get FAT too!!! Anyhow, keep up the good work...We are so-o-o-o-o proud of you! Love, (Auntie) Judy

I'm amazed at how much you've changed already! See you soon... Love, Chris

Dear Joesph, Welcome to this wonderful world and congratulations to your ever so lucky parents. We are very happy to read of your progress through life and pray to God that he continues to watch over you. We will be back to read of your latest adventures in the world so dont forget to send any postcards back to your Mum & Dad .... and Dad keep those fantastic photos and witty comments flowing. God Bless you all.

What a challenge before you! But look!...you're half-way there! What a privilege to be part of those early days! I thank God that He has been with you so far, and will continue to do so.

We visited your Website while staying with John and Judy in the school holidays. Megan says that she liked the photos of Joseph. Mary is just amazed at the information and the photos that Mike put on this Website!!!! She couldn't believe how tiny he (Joseph) was! Thanks to Judy for letting us see it. Megan: It was incredible how tiny his fingers were compared to Mike's hand!

Joseph. We keep checking in to see those great photographs, and to find out how you are doing. That picture with your Mum is just great. Please start to do some serious eating, then you can get home to the house on the hill! Love Peter and Pam Weygang

Hi there little Joseph, This is the friendly midwife that helped your mummy with your first breast feed.You are a cute little boy and I'm sure you will give your mum & dad lots of joy in the years to come.My little boy was also born prem and had lots of problems but he's now at school and a joy to us just like you will be. After all that's what little boys are for.See you in a few days time. Heather xx

It's good to meet you Joseph! Your diary is fascinating to read. Love Chris

Hi Joseph, Big Jerome, here, just checking in. Happy fourth week Birthday! Great to see you are doing great and growing strong. Keep it up! Soon you'll be as big as me. Stay healthy!

SAM:He is a tiny tiny baby. BEN:He's cute! Mum:I love you Joseph! Dad:Incredible!

Dear Joseph, Your daddy is very clever to use this special way to keep us all up to date on your progress! Unfortunately, our computer had collapsed and we have only just seen it tonight for the first time. I can hardly wait for morning so that I can show Ben and Sam what a beautiful little boy you are...as they haven't seen you yet, as I have. I've asked your parents if they will permit me to be an honorary Auntie, and I think they are considering it...I wonder if I'll measure up!!! Your mum told me on the phone tonight that you get to come out of your humidicrib tomorrow, and that you are guzzling 30ml of her high-potency fuel every 3 hours now!....well done, little man!!! Keep up the good work! We are all so proud of you! Perhaps you are beginning to understand just how much you are loved by your mum and dad, relatives, and friends, who are all longing for the day that you can come home and see where you live! Meanwhile, we pray that you will be enabled by your loving Heavenly Father to do all the right things to be ready for that great day. Love forever from Judy(aunt?), John, Ben and Sam Petering

Dear Joseph, Your arrival into this world was truly wonderful news. We are thrilled! We are sorry that you already have had to face some pretty big struggles. It is obvious that you have great strength despite your small size to have overcome so much so soon. We know it helps to be born into such a loving network of family and friends. You already have quite a world-wide fan club, and we all are pulling for you to make it through this difficult time. You couldn't have picked a better set of parents. Even though we are half-way around the world, we can see and feel the pride and love they have for you. You are in great hands to help you grow and learn all about this crazy world. We send you our best wishes and look forward to the day when we get to meet you in person. Love, Dan, Margaret and James

Mike, Padma and Joe Glad to see you are all making progress toward a fine homecoming. All is quiet on the baby watch in TN. Approximately 1 week to go. We'll let Joe know when he has a cousin. David and Angie

Joseph, you are such a sweet little boy. I came and saw you when you were only 2 days old and fell in love with you. I cant wait to cuddle you instead of just looking at you through the glass. Take good care of your mum and dad because they really love you and are so happy that you have came into their lives. I guess you couldnt wait to see them because you couldnt wait another 11 weeks. I hope you like the mum and dad that God has chosen for you because they are very happy with the child that God has given them.

Welcome to our world little one! May God bless you and keep you all your days. Jesus loves the little Children, All the children in the world, and that includes you! We are happy for your mommie and daddie, and you are all in our prayers. Dan and Gigi (Sue Thompson's parents)

Namaste Joseph: I think you've made an excellent choice for parents. They seem to be doing a fine job of dealing with the difficulties caused by precocious lust for life. David

Dear Mummy and Mike, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Why did you call his middle name Michael? Too bad he has to stay in the hospital for ten weeks. He is so small. We am looking forward to seeing him at Christmas time. Who does he look like, Mike or Mummy? or Joshua or Xander. Essendon beat Adelaide and St Kilda beat Port Adelaide. We thought Adelaide was going to win but Essendon came back in the final quarter. I wonder who Joseph is going to support, West Coast, Adelaide or Port Adelaide or Essendon. He might even support a different team than those. Maybe he wont even like football maybe he will like American football. I wonder if he is going to have an Australian accent or an American accent. I think it will be Australian but it might be American if Mike teaches him. Was there a lot of blood when he came out? I think there was some blood but not as much as Sophia. There was a lot of blood when Sophia came out, that's what Dad and Rhorie said. A pinch and a quick for being so quick.

WELCOME JOSEPH, - I KNOW TWO LITTLE GIRLS WHO CAME INTO THE WORLD IN A VERY SIMILAR WAY TO YOURSELF SEVERAL YEARS AGO - DAY TWO PHOTO IS BURNT ON MY BRAIN FOREVER - BUT JOSEPH THIS RUDE DISTURBANCE AND INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD WILL STAND YOU INSTEAD FOR A WONDERFUL FIGHTING SPIRIT FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE - WELCOME O IMPATIENT ONE. DENIS

Hello Joseph: We haven't met your parents, but we've heard from Peter and Pamela Weygang that your parents are very special... and so are you. We wish you all every success and happiness -- please come to Canada to visit us. Love Bill, Anita, Stephen, Andrew, Nicole and Monty (the cat)

Dear Joseph, welcome to the world! We love you and congratulate your parents. You have the world's best web page! We'll be looking forward to meeting you, but so you don't have to wait, we have the baseball cap in the mail! Beth got it last week already. Love, Beth & Wolfgang

Hey, Joe (that was once a very popular song with people with long hair... check it out when your folks get you your first CD player, or whatever device recorded music is played on then): Don't see your Day 8 update yet... tell Dad he better not be letting up YET -- we expect daily updates through your 18th birthday, of course! Hope you had a good night's sleep, little guy. Got any nicknames yet?

Hi baby Joseph, A very nice writeup of your life story!! I am sure you are going to grow up and be a vey handsome and strong boy!!! Hope to meet you in the near future. Anne & Brian & baby Elizabeth

Once again I got lost in cyberspace.I look forward to meeting you in person. When you get older ask your dad about the trip down the suwannee river. good luck and good health

hey kid Joseph michael Major. Welcome to the family. I'm your auntie Cindy and uncle Ray. We are very happy to have you with us. We know your life will be good and happy. You have a terrific Mum and Dad. They waited a long time for you and the best of gifts are always worth waiting for.You are a precious gift from God to us all. You have our love and anything else you may need from us. Just let us know Mike and Padma if there's anything you need. See you soon we hope. Take care of that wonderful new little boy. Cindy and Ray

Is that the cutest baby in the world?!! Welcome Joseph Michael, you join an illustrious group of men with the middle name of Michael--Ryan, Dane and now Little Joe. I am so anxious to hold, kiss and generally spoil you. We love you very much. Grandma Jean

Jaye & Laurel were looking at your first week, too, but are otherwise occupied as a guest just arrived. Just think, Joe, as you sign that $ trillion contract for the Major Leagues, you'll be able to drive one of those new, bright, shiny, year 2015 automobiles, and maybe even give one as a gift to your dad from your signing bonus, just for bringing you up right!

Whitney says "hi." Laurel's back, says "nice pictures." We'll look for more soon. Tell your parents congratulations from all of us. Jaye got rid of her guest (no, didn't "dispose" of her) and says "Welcome to the world, Joe."

Laurel's about to bike to go swimming -- soon enough you'll be able to do that stuff, too!

Laurel and Jaye are in a play named after you (something about an amazing colored coat, too?). Mark & Whit were in a production of it last year, but didn't want to do get typecast by doing the same thing again, but remember to check out your namesake theatrical blockbuster when you get a little older! Maybe you could have the title role some day -- you'll already be used to answering to the name!

Imagine you're anxious to meet and play with siblings, friends, and relatives, as they are with you. And just think, when you're competing in school and "real life," you're always going to have an extra eleven weeks of experience over those who should have been your (very precise) contemporaries... I'm sure you'll put it to good use!

Howdy Joeseph Michael, What a wonderful surprise! It is great to meet you. Yes, you are one special baby. Continue to grow big and strong so you can get down to the business of life; to live, love, learn, and to leave your own legacy. You're also very lucky, as you have two wonderful parents. Take great care, as I look forward watching grow each and every day. From cold Minnesota, Jerome

Dear Joseph: Thanks for the great account of your early days. We will check back to be sure you are doing okay.

You have lots of good things to look forward to. Being a kid is great.

I hope my mom and dad and I can come to see you one day in Australia. I've studied a little about your country and it sounds like a swell place.

Remember, when you come to Florida next year, you and your parents are welcome to stay in our cabin. If you're here in June, maybe you can help me celebrate my 7th birthday.

Bye for now. Adam.

Dear Joseph,

I wish you a long and happy life in peace and I am very happy that all the things I said to your mum and dad before your delivery were true.

Goodonyer mate!

Peter from Slovakia

Hi Joseph ! Aunty Jo has told me all about you. My mum (Vasanthi) is Aunty Joe's friend. Aunty Joe showed us photos of you. You are very cute . I'm happy to know that you weigh more than one kilo in seven months. I hope you'll grow up as a stong, intelligent and God fearing boy. Praying for you. Tabitha. GOD BLESS YOU, JOSEPH. Vasanthi.

Joseph, This is your aunty Jo. I love you lots. I know you to be a very special God's gift of Grace and life to all of us and especially to your mother and Dad. You remind me so much of God's creation in Psalm 139.."For thou didst form my inward partsl Thou didst weave me in my mother's womb. I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Always know you are loved. Our prayer is that you will grow to be like Joseph of old - known by God and used by God for the blessing of his family. God Bless You! Your Aunty JO

You are such a cutie Joseph, you get your good looks from your Mommy and your Auntie Jenni!!! We'll keep watching to see you grow! Can't wait to see you in person!!

Congratulations to you both and welcome into the world Joseph. We're glad you're here and we're glad that you're doing well.

We know that you will make your Mum & Dad very happy. (We know because they are already!)

Our prayers and thanks to God are with you.

Welcome to the World Joseph! We love you almost as much as your Mum and Dad. We would love to have a cuddle some time before you get too big! Peter & Pam XXX

Dear Joseph
This is your daddy. You have made the twinkle return to my eyes. You have filled my heart with love and happiness. I feel so fortunate that I can be your father and look forward to sharing with you all of life's experiences.