I had a baby... So what's new with you?

Hello Straight Dopers!!!

Wow, it’s been a really long time. How’s everyone? I’m good. I’ve missed all (well, most) of you. With getting ready for the baby and everything, I just lost a lot of free time. Plus I had to move my computer to make room in my bedroom for the bassinet and I haven’t gotten around to putting it back up yet. I’d already decided to drop my ISP anyway because they totally suck.

I’m someone’s mommy now. His name is Alex James. He’s 5 days old now (they grow up so fast :smiley: ). He was born at 6:37am, weighing 7lbs 11.75 oz. He was 20.5in long. Looking at him, and then at my own body, I can’t believe he actually fit in there! He is absolutely perfect and I’m glad he’s finally here.

I want to thank Cheri and Scott for the clothes. It’ll be a while before they’ll fit him, but they’re super cute. Cheri, I’ll send you pictures as soon as I get a roll developed. No, I don’t have a digital camera. Yes, I live in the dark ages. No, it doesn’t bother me. :slight_smile:

God, it’s good to be back. Too bad I can’t stay longer. I really have missed this place. Maybe someday I’ll find a decent ISP and get my office space finished so I can get my own computer up and come around more often.

:frowning: :frowning: :frowning: :frowning: I’ll pop in again when I can.

Kisses to you all!
Sarah

Well done and congratulations!

Oh Congratulations Silver Fire. I was so tired after my baby was born, so try and get lots of rest. Isgnore those dishes and dusty shelves, value the time with your little one more.

Hugz and kisses.

Was SPOOFE involved in this somehow?

Alex James is a cool name. :slight_smile: Congratulations on your safe, happy pregnancy and brand-new baby boy!

Congratulations on your new arrival! Ooo I wish I could smell his lil head.

Welcome to the world, AJ. Your mom is pretty cool.

Attagirl, Silver Fire! You done good!

Congrats on the new addition to your family, Silver Fire.

Best wishes :slight_smile:

Silver Fire I’ve missed ya!!!

Congrats on the new addition - mine turned 13 - yes 13 - yesterday.

And it only gets better and better!!! :smiley:

PS - you have an AJ - I have TJ! And your mom, AJ, is WAY cool! :slight_smile:

That little girl I met in LA, back in October of 2001, a mother?

Ye Gads, I must be ancient. :smiley:

Congrats, Silver Fire! Be good now, ya hear?

Alec James Fire. I likes the sound of it. Congratulations!

Congratulations! Enjoy him now; he will grow up and become a handful. And when I mean handful, I mean HANDFUL!

Robin

Dang, wondered when you’ve been!

Congrats. Sounds like a lovely kiddo!

Congrats to you. Got my own offspring last October. Quite the experience, let me tell you… have fun and don’t freak out too much (freaking out is very easy to do with newborns. :slight_smile: )

Congrats Silvy! Glad to hear all went well. :slight_smile:

SanibelMan had offspring?? Seriously?? Dude, you’re, like, a decade younger than me! :slight_smile:

Congrats, Silver! I agree with Searching For Truth that Alex James is a lovely name. :slight_smile:

Congrats Silver!!! I am so happy for you! I can’t wait to see pictures of Alex!

Took the words right out of my mouth.
Glad to hear all is well for you, Silver. Kiss that baby for us!