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Nogrod · 10-12-2007, 05:37 PM

I'm so happy with this!

Sooner than you think he will be questioning all you wish to teach him. And before you realise he will go to school - that happens so fast!! And after that he will probably join the Downs and lo! what can we do about it but to learn from him then...

Congrats!

Just be human with your little guy.

No manual can teach what loving parents can do. Make him feel that he's welcome in this world and that the arms of mummy and daddy are cozy as well...

I'm so happy about to hear this!

Boromir88 · 10-12-2007, 07:57 PM

Wow, just wow...absolutely adorable. He's even got my niece's cheeks when she was born.

I think he's got a promising future, I mean after all a child from lal and davem could only mean we will, in time, have a new wight at the top of the reputation totem poll.

Congradulations to all of you.

HerenIstarion · 10-13-2007, 06:18 AM

Very very congrats

This kind of good ale I'll raise to his health as soon as the opportunity presents itself

Diamond18 · 10-13-2007, 11:29 AM

Congratulations to all three of you.

HerenIstarion · 10-13-2007, 11:41 AM

Either I'm too tired, or I'm missing it for the lack of good sight, though I looked through the thread twice - have the name given been named (apart from joking up there about combining davem and lalwende)?

Farael · 10-13-2007, 02:54 PM

Congratulations Lal and Davem! =) as we'd say in my family "que cosha golda!" ("cosa gorda" which is literally translated to "chubby thing" but that is NOT the meaning... it means rather a cute lil' one

)

Rikae · 10-13-2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Farael

Congratulations Lal and Davem! =) as we'd say in my family "que cosha golda!" ("cosa gorda" which is literally translated to "chubby thing" but that is NOT the meaning... it means rather a cute lil' one

)

I'm of the opinion that, when it comes to babies, the two are synonymous anyway.

He's adorable!
Lal & Dave, though I congratulated you elsewhere, why not here as well? Can't have too much celebration! Make the most of every minute - little ones grow up far too quickly.

davem · 10-13-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HerenIstarion

Either I'm too tired, or I'm missing it for the lack of good sight, though I looked through the thread twice - have the name given been named (apart from joking up there about combining davem and lalwende)?

No, it hasn't. We're still thinking...... We do have one in mind, & I'll let you know when we've finally decided.....

The Might · 10-13-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by davem

No, it hasn't. We're still thinking...... We do have one in mind, & I'll let you know when we've finally decided.....

Let me guess...Might?

HerenIstarion · 10-16-2007, 10:32 AM

On 11th Glorfindel drove the Riders off the Bridge of Mitheithel

Eruanna · 10-18-2007, 04:46 PM

Hearty congratulations, Lal and davem. He's gorgeous!

**The Saucepan Man** · 10-19-2007, 12:52 PM

Haven't been around much lately - family, work, other interests etc - so I have only just seen this.

Many congratulations to both - all three - of you. I am really happy for you.

I remember when our first was born - nearly 10 years ago now - and what a wonderful moment it was. As for those who tell you to make the most of every moment, well they've got it just about right. The years just seem to whizz by.

I am impressed that you sound so calm, Lal, after what you have been through. My recollection of the first few weeks is utter panic, although that was largely because Mrs S had some complications (severe back pain from a botched volley of epidurals), and I had to learn the basics of babycare pdq. Still, it sounds like you are coping well, and I'm glad that you have got davem doing his fair share.

And bear in mind that things are always much easier second time round.

All the best.

~Sauce~

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 10-20-2007, 06:19 AM

Congratulations.

Mithalwen · 10-20-2007, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man

a botched volley of epidurals

Poor Mrs Sauce.... few phrases not concerning actual loss of life have filled me with more horror than those five words ...

Other interests? Don't tell me you have seen the light and have taken up watching rugby?

Lalwendë · 10-20-2007, 03:45 PM

I was told right away that an epidural was the sensible choice as it was going to hurt more than normal otherwise so I took it gladly - I was scared but the brisk and sarcastic manner of the anaesthetist made me laugh and thankfully she did a good job. The other anaesthetist who took over in the evening was similar and let me hang onto her hand and talk mind-diverting drivel to her all through the op. I asked one if she had a thing about needles considering her specialism and the other I accused of being a sadist.

I'm calm because I have to be, but I have had some screaming fits over the inability to get the steriliser into the microwave and thinking I'd given the tyke nappy rash (it was his antibiotics which did this)

And davem has taken to it all like a duck to water.

Mithalwen · 10-22-2007, 11:58 AM

vaguely conscious during major surgery and if the pain was going to be bad enough to make having a ruddy great needle shoved in my spine seem like a good option, I'd rather be knocked out and woken when it was all over .....

alatar · 10-26-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

I was told right away that an epidural was the sensible choice as it was going to hurt more than normal otherwise so I took it gladly - I was scared but the brisk and sarcastic manner of the anaesthetist made me laugh and thankfully she did a good job.

I think that the reason we have four is so that my wife could finally experience childbirth with an epidural...

Child 1 - How bad can the pain be?

Child 2 - Preeclampsia complicated labor and birth, and so the anesthesiologist said no, after putting the needle in my wife's back.

Child 3 - We rushed to the hospital - Ms. alatar suggesting I run every light and signal as the baby was about to be born in the car - so when we get to the hospital, we tell the nurses that the baby is about to be born. Experts that they are, knowing that we were just another couple of clueless parents, figured that we could wait in one of the pre-labor rooms. We also stressed that, being aware of the epidural 'window,' that we were keen on getting one immediately. This was met with a yawn. So after a few minutes in the pre-room, I went out and asked a nurse for some gloves and some scissors. She asked why, and I said, "Well, I don't want to contaminate the baby when I cut the cord (the baby hadn't come yet, but it was close)". Suddenly we were rushed to the birthing room amidst apologies and after a few minutes - Ms. alatar try as she might to 'hold it' - we had child #3, missing yet again the epidural. Note that Ms. alatar gave birth a mere 45 minutes upon me dropping her off at the hospital door, and that's due to her trying to hold out for the epidural.

Child 4 - We got to the hospital a little earlier this time, and, after explaining to the nurses our prior experiences, got an epidural shortly after arriving.

After experiencing four such events, I can't see Tinúviel or Arwen going through the same ordeal.

piosenniel · 10-12-2007, 08:11 PM

What a treasure! A fine looking baby boy!!!

Congratulations on your new little sprout, Lal and davem.....

~*~ Pio

10-12-2007, 05:37 PM	#1
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	I'm so happy with this! Sooner than you think he will be questioning all you wish to teach him. And before you realise he will go to school - that happens so fast!! And after that he will probably join the Downs and lo! what can we do about it but to learn from him then... Congrats! Just be human with your little guy. No manual can teach what loving parents can do. Make him feel that he's welcome in this world and that the arms of mummy and daddy are cozy as well... I'm so happy about to hear this! __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet... Last edited by Nogrod; 10-12-2007 at 05:52 PM.

10-12-2007, 07:57 PM	#2
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Wow, just wow...absolutely adorable. He's even got my niece's cheeks when she was born. I think he's got a promising future, I mean after all a child from lal and davem could only mean we will, in time, have a new wight at the top of the reputation totem poll. Congradulations to all of you. __________________ Fenris Penguin

10-13-2007, 11:29 AM	#4
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	Congratulations to all three of you. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

10-13-2007, 11:41 AM	#5
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	By the way... Either I'm too tired, or I'm missing it for the lack of good sight, though I looked through the thread twice - have the name given been named (apart from joking up there about combining davem and lalwende)? __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

10-13-2007, 02:54 PM	#6
Farael Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In hospitals, call rooms and (rarely) my apartment. Posts: 1,538	Congratulations Lal and Davem! =) as we'd say in my family "que cosha golda!" ("cosa gorda" which is literally translated to "chubby thing" but that is NOT the meaning... it means rather a cute lil' one ) __________________ I prepared Explosive Runes this morning.

10-13-2007, 06:18 AM	#3
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	Very very congrats This kind of good ale I'll raise to his health as soon as the opportunity presents itself __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

10-16-2007, 10:32 AM	#10
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	On 11th Glorfindel drove the Riders off the Bridge of Mitheithel __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

10-18-2007, 04:46 PM	#11
Eruanna Memento Mori Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Past The Point Of No Return Posts: 1,117	Hearty congratulations, Lal and davem. He's gorgeous! __________________ "Remember, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."

10-19-2007, 12:52 PM	#12
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	<- Here's a beer to wet the baby's head ... Haven't been around much lately - family, work, other interests etc - so I have only just seen this. Many congratulations to both - all three - of you. I am really happy for you. I remember when our first was born - nearly 10 years ago now - and what a wonderful moment it was. As for those who tell you to make the most of every moment, well they've got it just about right. The years just seem to whizz by. I am impressed that you sound so calm, Lal, after what you have been through. My recollection of the first few weeks is utter panic, although that was largely because Mrs S had some complications (severe back pain from a botched volley of epidurals), and I had to learn the basics of babycare pdq. Still, it sounds like you are coping well, and I'm glad that you have got davem doing his fair share. And bear in mind that things are always much easier second time round. All the best. ~Sauce~ __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

10-20-2007, 06:19 AM	#13
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Congratulations. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

10-20-2007, 03:45 PM	#15
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I was told right away that an epidural was the sensible choice as it was going to hurt more than normal otherwise so I took it gladly - I was scared but the brisk and sarcastic manner of the anaesthetist made me laugh and thankfully she did a good job. The other anaesthetist who took over in the evening was similar and let me hang onto her hand and talk mind-diverting drivel to her all through the op. I asked one if she had a thing about needles considering her specialism and the other I accused of being a sadist. I'm calm because I have to be, but I have had some screaming fits over the inability to get the steriliser into the microwave and thinking I'd given the tyke nappy rash (it was his antibiotics which did this) And davem has taken to it all like a duck to water. __________________ Gordon's alive!

10-22-2007, 11:58 AM	#16
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	I know that I would not want to be even vaguely conscious during major surgery and if the pain was going to be bad enough to make having a ruddy great needle shoved in my spine seem like a good option, I'd rather be knocked out and woken when it was all over ..... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

10-12-2007, 08:11 PM	#18
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	What a treasure! A fine looking baby boy!!! Congratulations on your new little sprout, Lal and davem..... ~*~ Pio __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.