I’m sure that most of you don’t give a hoot about how often I post. But those of you who do, and who have noticed that I haven’t posted for a little while may want to know why. The answer is: I have become a Father!
On Thursday the 7th Feb ‘08, Amy gave birth to our first child. A Son that we have called Marley (we’re still trying to pick a middle name). Here’s a summary of the event:
- 7th @ 22:00 - Amy’s waters break at home while I’m on the phone to a friend in Darwin.
- 7th @ 22:15 - Contractions start and increase in frequency rather quickly.
- 7th @ 22:45 - We arrive at the hospital, the birthing suite is ready and we go straight in.
- 7th @ 23:00 -
Living HellLabour begins, and lasts ALL night. - 8th @ 06:40 - Amy’s ready to start pushing but the little one turns out to be not so little.
- 8th @ 07:45 - Our obstetrician gets involved because baby is taking too long to appear.
- 8th @ 07:52 - We find out that we have a Son! I cut the cord and try to stop crying.
- 8th @ 08:30 - Amy is patched up by the Obstetrician and we’re left alone to hang with our Son!
I feel the need to say that this was by far and away the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen. Watching my Son come into the world is something that I’ll never forget. I’ll also never forget the pain and stress that Amy endured during the birth without reaching for the epidural. Just when I thought I couldn’t respect someone any more, she proved me wrong.
For those interested in baby stats:
- Weight: 8lbs 1oz (3.67Kg)
- Length: 55cm. Apparently that’s about 4cm longer than average. He’s a long little tacker!
- Head Circumference: 36cm. Ouch! No wonder Amy needed help.
- Other info: a full head of hair, very placid, gives Mum and Dad plenty of opportunity to “fix” whatever is wrong before he starts to cry.
I’m the happiest man alive. My wife is amazing, and my Son is a champion. This event has really put a whole new perspective on life, and it really is fantastic.
If you’d like to see a few more snaps of the lad then point your browser over here.
Now, duty calls. Ciao!
February 14, 2008
You already know my thoughts mate - excellent work
As always, when you choose to do something, you do the best job around!
Sounds like Amy has picked up a few of ur tricks too
Marley is the cutest!
February 14, 2008
Congratulations to you both, and good luck with the future.
This is a great time for you, so enjoy!
February 14, 2008
@Dan: Cheers bro
He’s such a little gun. I’m so glad he’s here. Thanks for your thoughts man.
@James: Thanks mate! I have enjoyed every minute of it (except for the first projectile poo!). I got your email, and I promise I’ll have a look at it a bit later on. Hope all is well at work dude. Catch ya later!
February 14, 2008
OJ
I have sorted out the problem with the Excel charts, no thanks to Microsoft. The email was meant as fodder for the Rant. There were times I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Work is as busy as ever, I look like being at BMA for the foreseeable future. It is all different and fun (mostly).
February 14, 2008
Congratulations. Ours is on the way in a few short months. The head of my son/daughter was slightly bigger than average on the last ultrasound…
February 15, 2008
This is a poem at the start of one of my favourite songs. The song is L’Incontro (The Introduction) by Andrea Bocelli. The narration is in English in a heavy Irish accent by none other than Bono. The rest of the song is in Italian and is an incredibly beautiful sentiment that I am sure you will share.
While like a giant, proud and happy,
I take my baby in my arms, fragile, innocent, and alive
And like a little bird he’s pushing against my chest
Abandoned, quiet and safe, for an instant, almost sweetly
My destiny appears to me like a dream
And I see myself, old and surrendered,
Seated there near the coalfire,
Waiting for the evening with the anxiety of a child,
Just to see him coming back home
With the gift of his smile, of his words and kindness
It’s like a promise that can solve the enormous joy
Of one of his caresses
Then I wake up and I have already forgotten
But inside of me the kid’s trapped soul advises me
That this new born child is already more important to me
than that of my own life….
February 15, 2008
That was really choking
I’m not crying, there’s just something in my eye!
Thanks mate, I’ll make sure I get my hands on a copy of that song.
Cheers!
February 17, 2008
Hi OJ
IT’S A BoY !!!
Congratulations man
azmo
February 18, 2008
Thanks very much Azmo
February 20, 2008
Oh wow. Congratulations mate! Keep up the good work!
February 22, 2008
Congratulations! Beautiful child.
February 22, 2008
Thanks very much guys. He just gets better by the day!