stilty Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 So after being 4 days overdue, we were blessed with the birth of our son! He was born at 4:27am on May 21 at home. We were told that usually the second baby arrives more quickly than the first, but we didn't think that quick. My wife was awaken around 3:45am with some labour pains. She decided to have a shower, and after about 10 minutes, told me I should get up. After a few more minutes, she said I should time the contractions. Check the time (anyone want to guess what I was wearing?), they are about minute apart. I frantically try to find my phone to page the midwives. By the time she calls back, our son was well on his way and it's only the two of us with the midwife on the phone. A very exciting morning that was quite a blur. I'm happy to report both mom and baby and healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Big Congrats!! Baby arrival is fun. I hope you are able to take lots of time off...I can't recommend that enough!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Great news, enjoy this beautiful time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Congratulations stilty. So i am to understand your and your wife delivered your son? That only happens in movies. lol I would have been a nervous wreck. I am happy that everyone is safe and sound including you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 (edited) Congratulations!! Glad to hear Mom and baby are doing well. My wife and I had a baby boy 8 months ago. I've been dog-a$$ tired ever since!! But OH what fun!! Absolutely worth it!! Post pix when you can. Edited May 22, 2008 by mjmurphy926 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Wow a very big congratulations to you and of course your wife and baby son. I must admit it would have scared the life out of me to be alone with the wife whilst our baby was being born. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest porsche356a Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 By the time she calls back, our son was well on his way and it's only the two of us with the midwife on the phone. A very exciting morning that was quite a blur. I'm happy to report both mom and baby and healthy. Congratulations! Sounds like you handled the high stress situation like a champ! Glad to hear everyone is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Congrats! My guess is (hopefully) you were not wearing anything? I would hate to see that wristshot post-delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmilian Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Congratulations T very good news, glad to hear that everything went smooth, enyoy your new family member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted May 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Thanks everyone! Yes, it was only my wife and I that delivered! It happened so fast there was no time to think about anything except to not let the baby fall in the toilet. All I had time to do was wrap up the baby and my wife in some towels and help her to bed to wait for the paramedics to arrive. It was was very surreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Well you deserve an extra congratulations for that, when our daughter was born (at the hospital) the midwife asked me if I wanted to deliver her and I'm not proud to admit I balked. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Congratulations and good job! Quite a bonding experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Wow, that is one you'll not soon forget. Congratulations on the birth Soooo, what watch were you wearing Doc Stilty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Wow, my friend, what a story. I am sure you were wearing your Franken Explorer. Congrats and glad to hear everyone is happy and healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 What a great story. We don't have any children yet but I can just imagine what an amazing moment you wife and you shared. It will be something you'll both remember forever...not to mention for your son too. Congratulations :group: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Congratulations stilty; touching story. The same thing happened to a friend of mine but they were in the car on the way to the hospital. The baby was born on the side of the Interstate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt.watch.obsessive Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Wow. Good thing you're mechanically inclined Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Congrats.. my son is now almost 1 month old.. how fast time passes.. Btw I am awake now at 2:10 a.m because he is awake and i changed him and his mum is now feeding him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdavis Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Congratulations to you and especially to Mrs. Stilty. That must have been an exciting and stressful experience that the both of you will never forget. I'm glad that all turned out well in spite of all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Wow! Congratulations! When does the lad learn to build his first franken ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted May 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Here is a pic I took this afternoon. I couldn't help but include a little something extra, even to the wife's dismay! LOL And the group photos used for the birth announcement: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 congrats m8, wear it well.... talking about your newborn, I wish you and your wife all the happiness we got....dipers, no sleep ect Enjoy this wonder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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