I have to tell someone ... I'm a dad!

[croxsons]

my wife gave birth to a gorgeous little boy this afternoon. 10lb, so not so little, but Joel Andrew Croxson is going to rock my world.

After 36 hours on the bounce, I am quite emotional, so amongst all the tears, I had to tell someone else, I want to shout it from the rooftops!

[ypauly]

congratulations

[bmwdrivernigel]

Congratulations, it is the best feeling ever......enjoy him, the fun starts now!!

[T_Pot]

well done to you both

[ypauly]

may i point out at this point ypauly is a good name for a boy

[Ordinary Bloke]

Congratulations!!!

It's a life changing experience, well, more of a nappy changing experience

[xllifts]

Well done sir, congrats to you and Mrs croxsons, ideal excuse now to start buying scalextric and Gt for ps3!

is in order me thinks to whet the babys head!

[Altrezia]

Congrats mate!

[Robatr0n]

Congratulations!

[bob1179]

Congratulations!



Good luck with the new arrival!

[croxsons]

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It will need more than just saving ... no of any good banks I can rob?!

I am still shattered, but about to head into hospital again. Both Joel and Mrs C slept well!

Thanks for all the congrats ... and yes, drinks are in order!

[E1DJH]

Congratulations. Have you signed him up on PH yet?

[Revs_Addiction]

Congratulations!

[VerySideways]

Congrats

[ph1l5]

Well done mate. All the best.

[stevieb]

Congratulations...

The fun will begin now! I have 2 boys and my wife is expecting Twin due later this year... so i think i will need a trade account with redbull!

[crazypav]

BRILLIANT!

[red glow]

Congratulations!!!Its the best feeling ever! were you there at the birth?

[croxsons]

red glow said:

Congratulations!!!Its the best feeling ever! were you there at the birth?

I was at the birth yet, wouldn't have missed it for the world.

Contractions started at 8pm, despite being 3-4cm dilated earlier in the afternoon, she laboured through the night. We wanted a home birth, but babies head wasn't budging at all! She went into Epsom General at 2.30pm, the little 'un was born, using ventouse, at 15.38.

At 10lb, probably why he needed help coming out! The family came home Sunday night so have had two <6 hours sleep nights so far!

Yesterday evening, he ate/drank? so well that he was quiet all evening, but then was a little rascal throughout the night. He struggles with breast feeding, not quite sure what to do!

Thanks for the congrats guys ... 'tis good to get it out and tell people!

[Ordinary Bloke]

croxsons said:

1) At 10lb, probably why he needed help coming out!

2) He struggles with breast feeding, not quite sure what to do!

1) That's 1lb heavier than young OB, your missus will be walking like John Wayne for a few months/years. Don't let her wear the big hat and smoke cigars...

2) They (both) will learn if they're patient, but it's not as easy as the midwives make it out to be - apparently.

3) There is no number 3!