the white drew carey Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 May I present Macross' newest female ace pilot: Vibeke Penny Sorley. Delivered via emergency c-section at 4:01am CET, February 16th 2012 and weighing in at 2.58 kg (5.7 lbs). Mrs. TWDC's water broke Wednesday night at about 10:15pm, and things moved fast from there. 35 1/2 weeks, so a little early. The baby was in a breach position and contractions were getting too strong and too frequent, so the medical pros decided to get her out the fast way. All precautions for supporting a premie were put in place, but baby Vibeke is doing so very well that she was quickly removed from the incubator and allowed to chill with mom and pop. Mrs. TWDC is damn tired, but is doing well, too. Vibeke (pronounced VEE-bih-k[uh]) is an ancient Norse name that derives from the same root that gives us the names Vivica and Wiebke. In Norse it has two meanings 'Alive' and 'War Fortress', symbolizing strength and perseverance through challenges and great hardship. This name also represents the strong nordic heritage of my wife and, to a lesser extent, myself (I got a lot of Irish in me, too). Penny was my mom's name. Sorley is TWDC's real last name. Silly, huh? MW is probably the one and only online fan forum that I feel a connection to on a level that equals friendship with a lot of the members. So I am sharing these blessings with you all, to complement the blessings that I hold knowing all of you. Quote
Dobber Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Wonderful! The days my 2 kids were born (now 8 and 4) where truely the 2 best days of my life! Enjoy it and congrats. Chris Quote
the white drew carey Posted February 17, 2012 Author Posted February 17, 2012 Thanks guys. A crazy new world I am joining, but it is just awesome as before, only this time with little people. And, apparently, they'll let you keep typing even though it won't show. So... "Totally off-topic, but after 10 years of loyal service, I think I am allowed to break the rules this time." Quote
TehPW Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 enjoy the lack of sleep (and dont kick the baby!) Quote
RD Blade Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Congrats, sir! The nights are long, but the months go by fast! Enjoy 'em. Quote
frothymug Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I take it this is your firstborn? I can only imagine how awesome it feels. Congratulations! Quote
PetarB Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 I never really wanted to be a dad, says me, father of 3 little girls! When my first child sat down with me and watched a Hayao Miyazaki movie, was enthralled, and wanted more... I realised there are some things that transcend generations, boundaries, and emotions. You have some amazing times to look forward to. Remember, what you put in now for the next dozen years or so will pay huge dividends when she's older. Best wishes, and congratulations! Quote
Kelsain Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Congrats, TWDC! Glad everything came out alright, even if the conditions were rough. Beautiful name too. It starts off pretty difficult, but hang in there, you two! (null) Edited February 17, 2012 by Kelsain Quote
JB0 Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 As so many have said before me... Congratulations! Quote
Roy Focker Posted February 17, 2012 Posted February 17, 2012 Cool. Gonna use baby formula or Protoculture? Quote
David Hingtgen Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Cool. Gonna use baby formula or Protoculture? Yoshinol. Quote
505thAirborne Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Congratulations TWDC!! Deculture! Quote
Mog Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 Yoshinol. Nah, that's gonna be for the new daddy. Congrats, man! They're a LOT of work, but they'll bring you a TON of joy, especially during the small unexpected moments. Quote
Vespaeda Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 Congratulations, Oto-san, Oka-san Sorley!!! Quote
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