Ooof, that's gonna be expensive...

SB118 · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:05

We really need to find a cheaper hobby.

Arrived 11 days early and none of the clothes we got him fit! Much smaller than expected at only 6lb 10oz (previous had been 8lb & 8lb 9 1/2oz, were expecting something around 9lb) so, even our "spare" stuff is way too big for him.

Was over 24 hours from start to finish (waters went, nothing for 22 hours, then 4 hours of actual labour) so they're keeping them both in for 24 hours for observation. Mother is in better condition than me! (although this could have been said at any time in the last ten years to be honest!)

Hatter The Mad · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:13

Beautiful, you must be proud - congratulations

Busa · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:15

Many congratulations to you all

Hope you were at the birth, the highlight of my life was being at the birth of my Son

MrMoonX · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:15

Busa said:
Many congratulations to you all Hope you were at the birth, the highlight of my life was being at the birth of my Son

+1 congratulations

schumi84 · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:17

Massive congrats, looks beautiful (for a baby anyways, lol)

HumanShield · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:18

Congratulations!!

Busa said:
Many congratulations to you all Hope you were at the birth, the highlight of my life was being at the birth of my Son

+1 to this too.

LizardKing · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:19

Congratulations! Waters going so early must have been pretty painful!

Our 2nd was much smaller as well, found myself at the 24h asda buying some vests and sleepsuits not long after!

Tummy · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:20

Congratulations

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areksnumbr1sxylady · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:23

MrMoonX · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:23

This BBC article has great timing for you

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23226216

my personal favourite and something I have held onto is "No-one on their death bed ever said "I wish I spent more time in the office" - don't regret placing your children above your career".
Seriously I cannot tell you how important this is especially for us guys, too many kids grow up with dads constantly at work

Curio · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:24

Ouch OP - that happened to me a couple of years ago

Congrats!

chris-82 · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:26

Gongratulations

Craig1981 · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:28

Congratulations!

Gilly · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:30

At least your clothes are all too big! He'll grow into them

Our Charlie was nearly 11lb and never fit into his newborn stuff, and grew out of 0-3 months within two weeks!

Many congrats

UncleRuckus · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:32

Who left that dog chew on the ugly baby's belly!

Congratulations!

~>Dg<~ · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:34

congrats

Guerrilla · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:35

Congratulations!

Adam · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:38

That brings back some memories, congratulations!

Jaskaran · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:41

Congratulations my brother just had his baby boy 4 months ago.

Edrof · 9 Jul 2013 at 14:42

Congrats!

MrMoonX said:
This BBC article has great timing for you
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23226216

my personal favourite and something I have held onto is "No-one on their death bed ever said "I wish I spent more time in the office" - don't regret placing your children above your career".
Seriously I cannot tell you how important this is especially for us guys, too many kids grow up with dads constantly at work

Lots of good advice there.