A New Bogwarrior

[Webstral]

Liam Fazande Leary was born yesterday, May 2 2009, at 10:27 AM. He was so anxious to join the world that he came 24 days early. His mother and I were not ready just yet; ergo, his his arrival was not entirely convenient; ergo, he is clearly my son. (The mailman's son would have arrived on-time.) Nevertheless, Liam's mother was one of the few at the hospital to have a natural childbirth. Liam was 5lb 7oz, (2550 grams, I believe) which is appropriate for a child born at 37 weeks. He's a bit small, but he's awesome. His grandmother, great-grandmother, and I agree that he looks like me. Thankfully, he has plenty of time to grow out of that.

Our current plan is for me to stay home during his first year. My wife makes the real money. When we looked at the cost of daycare and what I make, we decided that it would be better to tighten our belts a bit and have me be the one to bond with our first child instead of a care provider. As an added bonus, Congress recently made available a ton of money for post-9/11 veterans to go back to school. I'm hoping I will be able to finish my credential at night next school year, then teach someplace a lot closer to home. We'll see. I know everyone says that babies leave no extra time. I'm hoping I will be able to make a bit more progress on "Thunder Empire" while the new little bogwarrior is sleeping. I guess we'll have to see.

For those not familiar with the term, "bogwarrior" is an Irish denegration meaning "big churlish oaf." Rather like Liam's father after a few shots of straight rye whiskey. The term can be used with great affection, of course.


Webstral

[kato13]

Congratulations on the wonderful news. For your sanity and our selfish desire for more updates, I hope he is a heavy sleeper .

[pmulcahy11b]

Were you in the delivery room? (I did that for my best friend -- she and her husband were going through a divorce.) I hope so, it's a wonderful and frightening experience you'll remember forever.

And if it was the mailman's kid, he probably would have ended up in Ecuador, with the postal service in this country...

[chico20854]

Congrats!

Good luck with him, I'm glad to hear everyone is doing well!

[stilleto69]

Congrat Web,

Always glad to hear another future gamer is born.

[Targan]

Congratulations Webstral. Your son has a good, strong name. Cool.

[General Pain]

"The Force is strong in this one...."

[TiggerCCW UK]

Cead mille failte Liam og! Sadly that just about exhausts my gaelic, but it translates as one hundred thousand welcomes young Liam. Glad to hear your great news and I'm overjoyed for you all. Make the most of staying home and bonding, it really is special. Pass on my best wishes to everyone and I'm chuffed to bits for all of you.






PS Rye whisky? Thats probably the problem Get yourself some decent Irish whiskey in to wet the youngsters head!

[Webstral]

Originally Posted by pmulcahy11b

Were you in the delivery room? (I did that for my best friend -- she and her husband were going through a divorce.) I hope so, it's a wonderful and frightening experience you'll remember forever.

In fact, I was right there. Indeed it was an experience to remember. My wife wanted as natural a borthing experience as possible. No epidural, no episiotomy, no tongs. As it was, she pushed so hard at the end that the birthing nurse had to tell my wife to slow down so the doctor could get into the room. The doctor may not have needed tongs, but she could well have brought a catcher's mitt.

I feel badly for my father-in-law. My in-laws were present until the last session of heavy-duty pushing. Then they went to the nearest waiting area, which was only two rooms down the hall. The door to the birthing room was open to facilitate the entrance of any additional medical personnel who might be required. My father-in law had a virtual ringside seat to his daughter screaming through the final 30 minutes of birth. This is not something fathers want to hear. It all turned out, though.

Webstral

[headquarters]

Happy to hear all is well and that you have a newborn .

I stayed home the first 6 months of my first kids life too.I am really happy about that now , as he grows .

take care !

[Fusilier]

Great news. Congratulations and all the best.

[Rainbow Six]

Great news, Web - congratulations to you and your wife.

Re: whisky, though, don't listen to Tigger...you need to get yourself some scotch...

[TiggerCCW UK]

Originally Posted by Rainbow Six

Re: whisky, though, don't listen to Tigger...you need to get yourself some scotch...

Very true Rainbow - with a youngster coming into the house I'm sure there are floors that'll need cleaned - the perfect (and only) use for scotch 'whisky'

[Targan]

I quite like Canadian Club. Where does that fit in to this "debate"?

[pmulcahy11b]

Originally Posted by Webstral

In fact, I was right there. Indeed it was an experience to remember. My wife wanted as natural a borthing experience as possible. No epidural, no episiotomy, no tongs. As it was, she pushed so hard at the end that the birthing nurse had to tell my wife to slow down so the doctor could get into the room. The doctor may not have needed tongs, but she could well have brought a catcher's mitt.

Gladys had the opposite experience: slow, not-very-painful contractions that went on for almost 12 hours, and then the doctor felt there might be fetal distress and gave her pitosin (sp?). BAM! Everything started happening VERY fast, they rushed her into the delivery room, I practically dived into the gown they gave me to put over my clothes. She was practically crushing my left hand with hers, and her right hand grabbed my chest so hard that she ripped out a whole bunch chest hairs. (No problem there; I have plenty.)

After the delivery, I went with the nurse and got to hold little Jimmy for a few minutes. God I wish I could have found Miss Right!

Came back to Gladys, and she's shivering uncontrollably, but the doctor told me that he's seen this many times before, and it usually stops after a half an hour and some heated blankets.

Jimmy's 17 now, and considering joining the Army. Oh boy...

[Jason Weiser]

Congrats Web!

[Raellus]

Congrats Web! Liam is a great name, but I'm a bit biased there. It's neat that you're going to be a stay-at-home dad.