Update from the maternity ward...

[cjppjc]

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My wife had a hard time with those induced contractions too. I'm sure everything will go well and today will be a day you will always remember. Congrats on becoming parents!

Jimmy

My son was 10.4 and 23 inches. After 15 hours they went and got him.

[LargoWinch]

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For the name I was thinking of LargoWinch, that is until I saw the look on my wife's face

On a more serious note, I am glad to report that after 12 hours of labor my wife gave birth to a 8pound-8oz Boy early this morning, having - lucky us - 10 toes and 10 fingers.

The mom and the baby are doing fine, but no one seems to care about the daddy (except for cigars that is).

[BigLandbaron]

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Congratulations to you, Mrs. LW and baby LW!!!

BLB

[metalman]

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For the name I was thinking of LargoWinch, that is until I saw the look on my wife's face

On a more serious note, I am glad to report that after 12 hours of labor my wife gave birth to a 8pound-8oz Boy early this morning, having - lucky us - 10 toes and 10 fingers.

The mom and the baby are doing fine, but no one seems to care about the daddy (except for cigars that is).

fantastic!

naming contest...

bart
finster
greg
jeff

[ax]

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For the name I was thinking of LargoWinch, that is until I saw the look on my wife's face

On a more serious note, I am glad to report that after 12 hours of labor my wife gave birth to a 8pound-8oz Boy early this morning, having - lucky us - 10 toes and 10 fingers.

The mom and the baby are doing fine, but no one seems to care about the daddy (except for cigars that is).

congrats to you and your poor wife, that's a big kid! For a boy, gotta go with Ax!

[don]

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Big Congrats, Largo. You will never be the same. Just as our career niche governs to a degree our social outlook, so to does having children. I expect we will see that influence over time in your contributions to the Tulip

[strittmatter]

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[Andreuccio]

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Not to throw a turd in the punch bowl, but the fun part doesn't usually start right away. MetalMan had the right idea. Over half of babies are colicky for the first 3 months or so, cry a LOT, don't sleep well and have nothing to give you back emotionally. Our first (girl) was hell for about four months. Second (boy) was blessedly quiet. Both grew into wonderful kids, now young adults. I give this warning to new parents so they don't feel guilty or disillusioned if their baby seems unhappy. Many have thanked me later. If this is your experience, Largo, hang in there, the rewards will come. If you are one of the lucky ones, with a quiet sleeper who smiles early, all the better.

Congratulations to you and Mrs. Winch. Having children is the most incredible experience I've had. For me, the best ages so far have been between one and three. Their personality really starts to come out and they're really cute. It's just a joy to be with them. But really, it's all good. Enjoy.

[jk]

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congratulations!
your posts from the labor room gave me a smile.
and best to mrs winch and baby winch.

and, don't worry, things will ease up within about 25 years.

[ax]

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Congratulations to you and Mrs. Winch. Having children is the most incredible experience I've had. For me, the best ages so far have been between one and three. Their personality really starts to come out and they're really cute. It's just a joy to be with them. But really, it's all good. Enjoy.

agreed. Those are the ages of my kids and everyday is a joy to see their incredible imaginations and pure happiness.

[jimmygu3]

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agreed. Those are the ages of my kids and everyday is a joy to see their incredible imaginations and pure happiness.

My kids are 8 and 10 and I still think they're as cute as ever. Enjoy every moment, Largo!

When my first was born, a friend told me he thought of the first year as "Mom's year". It really proved to be true for my family. The mother-child bond is just more important at that early age, with Dad getting more into it when the walking, talking and playing starts. Don't get me wrong- you're BOTH going to be busier and more exhausted than you've ever been for the first year. But if it seems more magical for your wife than for you, just hold out, because it gets better.

Jimmy

[flintlock]

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How about "Bruno" ?

[LargoWinch]

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Thanks guys, it was great to stay informed and entertained!

Here is the end result.

[Jay]

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Congrats! You are a lucky man.

[Diarmuid]

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Congrats to the Largo family and may God bless with health, peace and happiness your newest arrival.