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BracesForImpact
10-19-2005, 07:33 PM
Well, tomorrow is the big day. We go in at 10am and then I'll be the father of a brand spanking new baby girl. It will be a cesarean section because she's breech and Jen has had gestational diabetes for some time. Finally, the long anticipated moment is about to arrive!

Also in recent developments, my ex-wife called and voluntarily gave me custody of my 14 year old son. My son whom I haven't seen in over two years! In one week I'll have had two kids, so how about that!?

So my life is in complete disarray as I struggle and make major changes to accommodate everything. My job has been less than understanding about the whole thing, and so I've also lost my job. (Long story there, but they've been trying to get me to quit for a while now, since I needed time off to put everything in order it seems they got their wish.)

Strangely, I don't really feel the sense of sheer panic my brain keeps telling me I should have. I can find another job (and I need one FAST) and I can get public assistance in the meantime to help.

Everything is ok though. I have my son, and a new daughter on the way! I remain optimistic everything will turn out alright.
viscousmemories
10-19-2005, 07:37 PM
Congrats on the baby, Braces!

You better check the return policy on the 14 yr. old, though. They don't generally just give those things away unless there's something wrong with 'em. :D
LadyShea
10-19-2005, 07:46 PM
Congrats on your son and new daughter!!
livius drusus
10-19-2005, 08:17 PM
Oh wow, Braces, I know the separation from your son has been painful. I'm really happy for you that it will soon be over. Congratulations on the arrival of the princess and best of luck on the job hunt.

Goooooooo Braces!
:cheer:
Legs
10-19-2005, 09:43 PM
Wow, Braces! you will have your hands full. Congrats on your new baby girl and being reunited with your Son. All the best!
BDS
10-19-2005, 09:47 PM
Congratulations.

Being a parent is the most rewarding thing I've ever done. As the musical South Pacific informs us, somebody has to teach our children whom to hate. And I'm just the man for the job!
Plant Woman
10-19-2005, 09:58 PM
That is such great news. Congratulations, its a boy and a girl!

Now where are the cigars?
Leesifer
10-19-2005, 10:12 PM
Good luck for tomorrow and congratulations.
pescifish
10-19-2005, 10:52 PM
Wow, great news on both ends of the age spectrum for kids!

Con-Goo-Goo-lations!
:fishie:
Anastasia Beaverhausen
10-20-2005, 04:24 AM
:dancing: :ffdance: :bundance: :bundance: :bundance: :bundance:
JoeP
10-20-2005, 09:39 PM
Congrats on both Braces! *thinks* "10am tomorrow" must have already happened?
BracesForImpact
10-20-2005, 10:07 PM
WOOT! Ok, I don't have much time (for obvious reasons) Elaina Joy Rose was born at 11:38 am, weighing 7 pounds on the nose and is 19 1/2 inches long. She has brown hair and blue eyes (so far) and damn is she adorable! Pics to come soon when I can upload them!

Thanks for the congratulations all!
Dingfod
10-20-2005, 10:08 PM
Please tell me you're not naming her Wilma.
livius drusus
10-20-2005, 10:11 PM
Yay! Welcome, Elaina Joy Rose! :pram: Oh, erm, I mean :baby:.
JoeP
10-20-2005, 10:20 PM
:yay: :curlbaby:

weighing 7 pounds on the noseOK ... somebody has to ask ... what does the rest of her weigh?
Legs
10-20-2005, 10:20 PM
What a beautiful name! can't wait for pics... :baby2:

How is Mom doing?
BracesForImpact
10-23-2005, 06:16 AM
Alright, here are the newly arrived pics. Mom and daughter are fine, in fact doing better than expected and so we came home today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/BracesForImpact/027_00A.jpg
My son and new daughter.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/BracesForImpact/PA200010.jpg
Myself and the significant other, Jen. (Still high off of surgery!)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/BracesForImpact/PA200012.jpg
Me and my daughter!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/BracesForImpact/PA200001.jpg
Unwrapping the goods...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/BracesForImpact/P1010017.jpg
Close up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/BracesForImpact/P1010031.jpg
Pretty in pink!
freemonkey
10-23-2005, 07:20 AM
Wow, she's a beaut. And what a beautiful name. Is that your son holding her in the first photo?

Congrats all around.
Leesifer
10-23-2005, 09:23 AM
Great pics. She just looks so content in that last photo.
JoeP
10-23-2005, 11:20 AM
Thanks for the pics! Your daughter is lovely.

I looked at the first pic and thought ... I don't know much about BracesForImpact but he looks really young ... then I remembered that you have a son. :D
ms_ann_thrope
10-23-2005, 04:05 PM
I looked at the first pic and thought ... I don't know much about BracesForImpact but he looks really young ... then I remembered that you have a son. :DLOL, I had the same thought!

BracesForImpact, both of your children are beautiful --- and that last picture of Elaina is particularly adorable. Ya gots some good genes or something. :D Congratulations and best wishes to you and Jen!
pescifish
10-23-2005, 09:37 PM
Thanks for the photos, BracesForImpact!!!

The one with both your kids is beautiful -- they are both gorgeous. My favorites are the first (son and daughter) and last and photo number 2 with you and Jen: happy parents!

As others have said, the last photo is wonderful. Elaina looks content and resting up as if to say "Ok, got done cooking, now for the fun part!"
Legs
10-23-2005, 10:44 PM
Beautiful photos :) new born babies make me all mushy and sentimental :cry:

Congratulations again,