Hatched today.

[Schtoo]

He arrived at 3:49 today. 3410gm/7.5 lbs and very healthy, even if he really didn't want to arrive...

No name as yet, but there are a couple in the works.

Mum is doing pretty well too, aside from the obvious things. I was a tad worried tonight, but all is well.

Dad (me) is still ticking, but I sure as heck don't know how after last night's false alarm.


The pains started yesterday about lunchtime, I was there during the worst of it last night. We were expecting he might arrive last night, but he didn't think that was such a great idea and the staff agreed with him. Started again today, and he popped out with a little presuasion. Screamed for about 10 minutes while he got cleaned up, and hasn't made too much noise since then.

He is also the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my life.


(While the pic is not that great (he's about 20 minutes old), he is a very good looking little man, and that's not me talking.

With that, good night. I need some sleep. ;) :)

[KevM]

Schtoo,
Congratulations & welcome to the roller coaster ride - you will now start to experience all the highs & lows of parenthood.

I can still remember the high I was on after the birth of my first 17 years ago.

Spend time with them while they are little, they grow up very quickly.

Kev M

[Shedhand]

Congrats Schtoo.
Good lookin' little tacker.
Another 17 years 364 days 23 hours and 24 minutes and you can kick him out. :D

[Gra]

Cool, well done (Oh and the same to the mother as wel)

Now you can go out and buy him his first LN plane ???:D:D:D

Well it can be your excuse cant it??

[Schtoo]

Cool, well done (Oh and the same to the mother as wel)

Now you can go out and buy him his first LN plane ???:D:D:D

Well it can be your excuse cant it??

No, his first plane will be an infill.

Just not sure how big it should be for him yet. ;)

Thanks guys. I should be in bed...

[JDarvall]

Congrats mate !....wish you all the best. Mum ok ?

Maybe you should name him.....Schootwo :D ;)

Sam, Michael, Tom.....Jake...they make good names I reakon ;)

[silentC]

Congratulations mate. :D

[TommyC]

Congrats Schtoo,

We are 8 weeks in with our first, and it is brilliant.

[jmk89]

Well done Schtoo, Mrs Schtoo and Welcome to Schtootwo!

My son is 2 and a half now and loves spending time with his Dad in the shed. How's that - SWMBO wants a break from the little fella and SENDS me to the shed with him. I hope you get the same good luck!!;)

[Andy Mac]

Congratulations Schtoo and family!:) The whole event is amazing, with stress and excitement all rolled in one, but the result!! :D I bet he's got your lips!
All the best.

[Wongo]

Congratulations mate, it is a great day and enjoy it.:)

[NewLou]

Thx for sharing the special day m8!:)

I reackon this kind a gig is just about as good as it gets! wishing you many years of fun playing dad with the new hatch.....................

......................Best bit a craftsmanship i've seen from you so far:D

A big congratulations!

REGards Lou:D

[DanP]

Congrats Schtoo, MrsSchtoo and Babyschtoo.

Enjoy the quiet now mate. ;)

I've got number three en route and I can't wait. The current two are playing tag team wake ups at the moment :eek: :rolleyes:

They are still the loves of my life and I wouldn't give em up for anything. Enjoy every minute because before you know it they'll be in your wallet and asking to borrow the car.

Dan

[Simomatra]

http://www.ubeaut.biz/bday.gif
Congratulations Schtoo and family. Terrific stuff http://www.ubeaut.biz/woohoo.gif

I guess a silver plane would be the go at the christening time

Will have a drink later to wet the head.

My youngest was 28 last week http://www.ubeaut.biz/drunk2.gif

[Zed]

Onya Maaattee!!!!

[Exador]

Not bad for a first attempt :D. Congratulations to all.

[knucklehead]

Welcome little Schtoo.
Congratulations to the Schtoo family!

[oges]

Congratulations, get the sleep while you can :D

[TEEJAY]

Ain't life grand :D :D :D

[Termite]

Now life begins, congrats.

[scooter]

Congrats Schtoo, great news !

About the photo, your young bloke looks fine but the hand of the holder - looks jaundiced :D


Enjoy mate............cheers.................Sean

[scooter]

...I've got number three en route ...

Amusing choice of words, Dan ;)

[namtrak]

Kanitchiwa mini-schtoo

[ele__13]

Congrats Schtoo and Mrs Schtoo he is a cute little man ... take care jules

[ss_11000]

congrats...

[Ashore]

Well done to Mrs Schtoo , now days all my new ones are Grandchildren I hope you all go on for this one to give you both Grandkids
Rgds
Russell

[Schtoo]

Thanks again everyone.

I saw him again today, and he was crying most of the time. Proved me a sucker I think...

Mum is doing ok, but still got a drip in her arm for something to soften things up inside. Twas the reason he was a week or so late, but other than that she is doing very well.

Ashore, I don't think there's too much problem of us seeing grandkids. The little fella (Tom is most likely for his name) does have 3 great grandparents, and missed out on a great-great grandma by only a few months. Little monster should live forever, if the world can handle that. ;)

[RufflyRustic]

Congrats Schtoo and Mrs Schtoo! Welcome Lil Schtoo. I wonder how long it will take before he's in the shed with you:)

Love that photo of your little darling.

Cheers
Wendy

[Wood Witch]

A very cute hatchling you have there! :)

[CameronPotter]

Congrats Schtoo and family.

I bet you are getting sore jaw muscles from grinning! :D

Cam

[Al B]

Congratulations Schtoo and Mrs Schtoo on the safe arrival of Baby Schtoo, wont be long before he asking to come and play in the shed with you.

[E. maculata]

More good news, congrats Schtoo and family:)

[Schtoo]

Just an update.

Everyone is home and doing very well.

He is remaining quiet, unless something is wrong. Typically because he's hungry. ;)

His name is also on the records as Tomonosuke (Tomo-no-sookay) Edward, or just Tom.

Also have a much better picture of him. This would be his 'nothing wrong here' face.

Thanks everyone for the replies and wishes. With any luck, we will all be in Oz sometime soonish for a visit. :)

[JDarvall]

ooooh, your smitten arn't you !. :D ....as you should be.

Ready for those sleepless nights ? :D

All set for changing them ####ty nappys ? ..... I know a good tip for changing nappies. .............get the misses to do it.

less shed time :eek:

Goodlooking boy Schoo. Must take after his mum eh ? :D

All the best. :)

[Ikkyu]

Congratulations schtoo beautiful baby boy you have there great too see everything is going well:)

Alistair

[Ashore]

Glad to see all home and well , the first 20 years are the hardest then they leave for a while then your grand parents and it all starts again, so enjoy now and feel proud , you should great looking boy.

Rgds

[AlexS]

Congratulations Schtoo, sorry I missed the first post. Glad all is well. Hope you enjoy the journey, it's full of adventures.

[Simomatra]

Great looking bub there Schtoo.

Have you got him signed up for the forum yet?

Enjoy the peace while you can