Paid Members ShortOrderCook Posted January 23, 2013 Paid Members Posted January 23, 2013 Just want to reiterate what everyone has all ready said with regard NEWM. You're an absolute star brother and your attitude is admirable. All the best to you and your new little family.
Awards Moderator Frankie Crisp Posted January 24, 2013 Awards Moderator Posted January 24, 2013 Only just read NEWM's latest update and can only say, like everyone, how much his attitude underlines what a fantastic father and husband he is. Adapting to the news could be a make or break in some families but it's evident that NEWM and Mrs. NEWM are going to love and look after that little boy no differently, exactly how it should be. Congratulations once again and enjoy your new family, bud.
Paid Members Carbomb Posted January 24, 2013 Paid Members Posted January 24, 2013 A bit late weighing in, but here's yet another echo of the sentiment so far - congratulations, NEWM. All the best to you and your family.
NEWM Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 Firstly, cheers for all the nice comments. I alluded to this in one of the other posts, but it provided some surprisingly amazing relief to be able to just let out all the news somewhere, and to do so where yous were all so incredibly supportive was a serious, serious help. So thanks again, you're all top banana. My other reason to pop in here was to happily report that today is a month since Charlie (seems easier than typing Baby NEWM each time!) was born and he is completely free of any of the complications he was born with. We got home just over a week ago, and it's just been the best experience. I suppose it sounds obvious saying how much nicer it is than just being with him in hospital, but I can't overstate how brilliant it has been for us to settle in to normal parenthood. He's so far been a pretty chilled out baby, with no major concerns for us since he was discharged, and the health visitor was pleased with everything when she came out for the first appointment. And whilst I wouldn't say we've exactly confronted the Downs Syndrome head on, it becomes a little bit easier to deal with every day. Though it gives you some pretty low moments if you let it, being with him is just too fantastic to make you worry about stuff, and we'll just tackle any unexpected things as they come. I'm totally biased, natch, but I think he's fucking class. Here he is having a kip and possibly a shit. He's no bother. (Apologies if that's the biggest picture of all time and it totally breaks your computer).
Paid Members Maverick Posted February 18, 2013 Paid Members Posted February 18, 2013 Glad to hear it's all going well NEWM, I can only imagine what your feeling getting him home.
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted February 18, 2013 Paid Members Posted February 18, 2013 Never understood how they do that shitting in their sleep thing. And you have to leave it until they wake up as well, lumbered with the pong. Great to hear all the complications cleared up, I'm really chuffed for you and Mrs NEWM and I'm glad that you eventually got home as well!
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted February 18, 2013 Paid Members Posted February 18, 2013 He's flexing like Scotty Steiner there. Great to hear all is well.
Paid Members Kookoocachu Posted February 18, 2013 Author Paid Members Posted February 18, 2013 He's gorgeous, great to see he's doing so well x
Paid Members Ronnie Posted February 18, 2013 Paid Members Posted February 18, 2013 Yeah, when you see a photo like that one of Charlie you can better understand how folk like the Family NEWM have an instinct of "this is not a problem, but his life" instead of getting overwhelmed with the news. He's a baby, plain and simple, and a sweet little one at that, and though he'll need some extra support in life, he's clearly not going to be lacking any love.
Paid Members Thunderplex Posted February 19, 2013 Paid Members Posted February 19, 2013 That is one handsome, happy little chap you have there. Best wishes flying from this end to all three of you.
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted March 4, 2013 Paid Members Posted March 4, 2013 My girlfriend told me tonight that she's pregnant! Apparently she's known since yesterday but wanted to do a second test to be certain before telling me. I knew she was acting different. We've told both our families but we're keeping it low-key and not telling everyone else until we've been to the doctor's and stuff. But I'm already finding it difficult not to tell everyone, so here I am. I really should be in bed now. I've got to be up for work at 6, but there's no way I'll get to sleep now. My girlfriend's conked out asleep leaving me sat here with it all sinking in. In truth I'm as nervous as I am excited.
Paid Members Maverick Posted March 4, 2013 Paid Members Posted March 4, 2013 Congrats showgun i'm sure you'll get used to the idea pretty quickly! Might have to make the wedding a shotgun one though
Paid Members FLips Posted March 4, 2013 Paid Members Posted March 4, 2013 Congratulations! Way to go.
Paid Members Carbomb Posted March 4, 2013 Paid Members Posted March 4, 2013 Might have to make the wedding a shotgun one though A wandshotgun wedding. But yeah - congratulations, man. In nine months time, you'll be posting pictures of little Wanderlei on here.
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted March 4, 2013 Paid Members Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks gents. Might have to make the wedding a shotgun one though We're meant to be getting wed in Summer next year so it's a bit of a way off still. But my girlfriend's already worrying about still being fat for the wedding. This time about 8 weeks ago I was bricking it about proposing. I didn't for one second consider we'd have an extra little guest in attendance on the knot tying day. Managed to get about two hours sleep in. I'll be totally fucked at work today.
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