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Post by mumbles on Sept 24, 2008 9:06:20 GMT 12
Just announcing that Mumbles now has an heir, in the form of a daughter born at about 0045 this morning  |
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Post by haughtney1 on Sept 24, 2008 9:10:57 GMT 12
Well done, congratulations! I hope mother and baby are doing well...and Mr Mumbles makes the most of this last nites full sleep!
(my little girl is 6 months old now...and is only JUST sleeping through!)
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Post by corsair67 on Sept 24, 2008 12:28:04 GMT 12
Not another girl - there's too many in the world already! ;D
Congratulations to everyone involved, and may she bring you much joy and happiness.
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Post by stu on Sept 24, 2008 16:49:01 GMT 12
Congratulations Mumbles and best wishes to you all.
Can never have too many girls - my little poppit is almost 192 months old and, despite a few grey hair moments and (more recently) monosyllabic teenage grunts in lieu of conversation, she is one of the greatest things to happen in my life. I'm sure you'll soon discover the joys, and occasional heartaches, of having a daughter.
Cheers,
Stu.
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Post by alanw on Sept 24, 2008 16:57:51 GMT 12
Mumbles
Congratulations big time to you and your family!!! ;D
Little girls are great, they wrap their dotting dads around their little fingers from the moment they are born.....
Mine's just turned three and a proper little madam, just be warned ;D
Regards
Alan
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Post by yak2 on Sept 24, 2008 17:54:14 GMT 12
Congratulations Mumbles. Agree with Alan, but that enjoyment only lasts until they discover boyfriends.
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Post by Gavin Conroy on Sept 24, 2008 20:20:26 GMT 12
Congratulations |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 24, 2008 22:15:54 GMT 12
Fantastic news Sam, congratulations mate. I reckon you both will make fine parents, and I'll bet that Colin is pleased as punch too!
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Post by flyjoe180 on Sept 25, 2008 19:47:14 GMT 12
Yes, my congrats too Sam!
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Post by flycookie on Sept 27, 2008 14:38:09 GMT 12
Congrats Senor Mumbles!
Mr Haughtney1 - glad to see you've cleared the first hurdle.
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Post by Kereru on Sept 27, 2008 15:22:13 GMT 12
Congratulations Sam. That little glint in your eye is now reality!
Congrats to Colin too. Little girls are great to their Dads and Grandads. ;D
Cheers
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Post by mumbles on Sept 27, 2008 23:12:43 GMT 12
Thanks everyone, it has been a memorable few days, although admittedly it is only since yesterday that they have started to separate out again and not all feel like the same one ;D. If you want the stats, she was 2.7Kg / 5.9 pounds, born after a 3 hour labour. After a ragged few days, mum is now doing well, although both of us feel a bit 'behind the aeroplane' at times  . Unfortunately her arrival has been a little more exciting than we would have liked, as she needed emergency surgery on Thursday to correct an unforseen defect in her oesophagus, and is currently residing in the neo-natal ICU in Wellington, rather than at home where we would prefer her to be. That said, the surgery went well, and it is just a matter of waiting out the recovery and assessment periods before she comes home, hopefully somewhere near her due date, which is still 12 days from now. She arrived two weeks early, technically full term rather than prem, but only by a few days. Her prognosis is very good, and she has no other issues at the moment . Its been quite a ride so far, and she is only 4 days old! Thanks again for your good wishes, all appreciated |
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Post by oldnavy on Sept 28, 2008 8:05:09 GMT 12
Trying times! Hope it all comes good...and quickly. BZ to you all on the happy event and wishing a speedy recovery to Mum and Baby Mumbles...
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Post by FlyNavy on Sept 28, 2008 9:22:47 GMT 12
mumbles, for sure: best wishes for new bub and mum and yourself. Hope the worst initial days are over and all have a speedy successful recovery.
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Post by flycookie on Sept 28, 2008 9:42:39 GMT 12
Mumbles, take some advice from a terrified father who had to do it - learn CPR for the baby. My elder daughter once went blue and her heartbeat was barely a tremor, and I had to do the two-finger deal on her chest. Subsequently set a landspeed record to the nearest ER, and all went well. It's a good thing to learn. Go well.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 28, 2008 18:11:14 GMT 12
I hope things are improving Sam, good luck mate.
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Post by mumbles on Sept 28, 2008 19:57:34 GMT 12
Mumbles, take some advice from a terrified father who had to do it - learn CPR for the baby. My elder daughter once went blue and her heartbeat was barely a tremor, and I had to do the two-finger deal on her chest. Subsequently set a landspeed record to the nearest ER, and all went well. It's a good thing to learn. Go well. Already have, I have been a qualified first aider for some time, with a refresher two weeks ago. Hopefully not required! |
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Post by mumbles on Oct 6, 2008 21:46:23 GMT 12
Just an update not to leave people hanging...... Here is Charlotte at about 36 hours old and in the ICU straight after surgery.  The entry incision for the op is under her right arm so you can't see it here  And here she is with dad yesterday, sans chest drain, breathing tube, feeding tube, and right foot cannula ;D  Still wired for vitals and a drip in her other foot, but otherwise free ranging, starting to get the hang of feeding, more alert every day and generally great Hopefully home within the week if all goes well. Thanks again to all for your kind words.  |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 6, 2008 21:59:31 GMT 12
Blimey Sam, she has more hair than you do mate! Very cute. Have you got her building those basic model kits yet? |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Oct 7, 2008 10:16:41 GMT 12
At least you didn't have to fly in an air ambulance Sam. All the best mate.
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The entry incision for the op is under her right arm so you can't see it here 
