As of today, I'm a father

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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My son was born today at 1:17 PM. Our first child. Contractions woke my wife up at 3 AM, she got me up at 6, we were at the hospital by 7 and in her delivery room at 7:30. It went quickly but not all that smoothly. The epidural helped with the pain but delayed the birth, and there were some scary moments with the umbilical cord. In the end, they had to use suction.

I’ve never been as frightened in my life.

Anyway, he’s fine and she’s fine. 3.2kg and a full head of dark, dark hair. Seems to have a bit of an attitude. I like that in a baby.

I can barely stand. I can only imagine how tired my wife is. We’ve never been happier.

Incidentally, we’ll be calling him Raphael Gal.

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A new baby brings many blessings…

And you’ll have many sleepless nights in which to count them.

:smiley:

Congrats Alessan and welcome to the world Raphael!

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Congratulations to you and your wife, Alessan.

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Damn it! where the Cuban cigars?!?!?

Congrats!

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Mazel Tov! Welcome Baby Raphael-what a great name, btw!

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Congratulations! Glad to hear all involved are well. Wishing you many years of joy with your family. :slight_smile:

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Mazel tov!

Robin

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Mazal tov!

We need pictures.

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Oh you say that now but wait a couple of weeks. :slight_smile:

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Mazel Tov! :smiley:

Bright Blessings on all of your family…and that’s a wonderful name!

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Congratulations to you and your family! :smiley:

Best wishes to your wife and yourself on your new parenthood. And blessings to little Raphael!

Mrs. Furthur :stuck_out_tongue:

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Congratulations.

Now go get some sleep while you can.

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Just remember one thing:

You may think you are happy now, but believe me, it will only get better!
Congratulations to the three of you!

SP

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Congratulations & happy birthday to Raphael.

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Your wife is a very patient woman.

Congratulations, and we want pictures of the lil’ sucker.

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Mazel Tov! ;j

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Congratulations! I usually whip right by these baby threads, but I saw your name and for some reason it just made me say “Awww.” Raphael is a great name, but I also love Gal – ever since Gal Fridman won that gold medal.

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Congrats to the whole Alessan family!

Can’t wait to see pics of the new baby!

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It is an awesome feeling, is it not!
Welcome to the world, Raphael! Have you picked your major yet? :wink:

You have such a cool, sexy name!
w00t!

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Peace, merriment and light, Little Raphael Gal!

“May the long time sun shine upon you, all love surround you and the pure light within you guide you all the way home.”

Congratulations, Papa and Mama!