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Old 13-September-2007, 08:45 PM
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Default It's a boy - virtual cigars for everyone!

This morning, after 23 hours of labor, my wife delivered our first child: he's 7 lbs, 9 oz and 21 inches long. He's got big paws, just like his old man.

We're very excited, and very tired.

If you get a chance, smoke a cigar and tip back a nice beverage of your choice - on me (virtually, of course!)

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Old 13-September-2007, 08:52 PM
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Congratulations!

Now go get some well-deserved rest
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Old 13-September-2007, 09:34 PM
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Let me get that into units I can understand.
So that's 3430 gramm and 53 cm.
Good size.

Congrats to your first one!
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Old 13-September-2007, 09:51 PM
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Congrats! Wow, 23 hours of labor!!
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Old 13-September-2007, 10:00 PM
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Congrats! Wow, 23 hours of labor!!
Agreed.

At least it didn't last for a whole day.

WTG, you two and now three! About thirteen years and you can sick 'im on the girls!

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Old 13-September-2007, 10:04 PM
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Yeah, that was MY reaction.

Thanks for the offer of a virtual cigar; I'll take the bubblegum variety.
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Agreed.

At least it didn't last for a whole day.

WTG, you two and now three! About thirteen years and you can sick 'im on the girls!

By then it will be 10.

Congrats.
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Old 13-September-2007, 10:11 PM
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Yeah, that was MY reaction.
Mine was rather, "like our second one".
My daughter took the whole day and more...
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Mine was rather, "like our second one".
My daughter took the whole day and more...
Women are difficult...even during birth.
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says the guy who can't get any


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Old 13-September-2007, 10:27 PM
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23 hours. Wow. DyerPuppy needs to vote in the procrastination thread, as soon as he gets around to it.
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Congradulations. My cousin was born on the day Endeavour landed, and I suggested it be his middle name, as I had been intensely praying for the safety of both, but no dice.
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Pfft. My daughter took longer.

Congratulations, though. Rest while you can; you won't be getting much any time soon, I'm sure.
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Pfft. My daughter took longer.
After 24 hours I asked my wife if she is pleased with the room.
Otherwise I could use the time and get some paint and give it a different colour.
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Old 13-September-2007, 11:44 PM
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May all your troubles be little ones! Congratulations! They don't call it labor for nothing.
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Congrats.
Thanks for the Cigies, I like Cubans (I am lying I don't smoke).
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Congratulations Dyerwolf and your wife!

diaper-duty will be calling soon. good luck with the shut-eye, if you can get it!

the magic and fun are just beginning!
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