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I'm home briefly from the hospital to pick up some supplies.
My wife, Colleen gave birth to our first baby last night at 8:20. A baby boy we have named Jackson Aaron Whynott. He came out at a whopping 8lbs 9oz and 21" long.
He's perfect!!
He surprised the heck out of Colleen. For no good reason, she was certain she was having a small baby girl. I had even put together a little website for her. Now I'm going to have to redo it to make it suit a boy!
I had planned on boring you with pictures too, but I left my camera at the hospital. I'll upload them tomorrow if we get home.
I'm already learning to cope with very little sleep. The first night, even though he wasn't fussy, he didn't want to sleep. I stayed up all night watching him and occasionally picking him up and walking around the hallways with him.
Okay, that could be the sweetest thing I've ever heard!
Woohoo!!!!! Congratulations on your most fantastic news and welcome to the world Jackson.
-------------------- Kimberly Zanetti Purcell www.amethystProductivity.com Folsom, CA email: Kimberly@AmethystProductivity.com
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Congratulations, Terry and Colleen, on your new little buddy.
My buddy, my grandson, will be spending the night with us tonight. We bought a crib and car seat for the occasion--it is like time warping back 28 years!
-------------------- David Harding A Sign of Excellence Carrollton, TX Posts: 5084 | From: Carrollton, TX, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Congrats go out to you and your newly expanded family Terry. May things be healthy and happy for your holiday season and thereafter.
How soon till he is working in the shop? Little fingers are good for weeding.
-------------------- Harris Kohen K-Man Pinstriping and Graphix Trenton, NJ "Showing the world that even I can strategically place the pigment where its got to go." Posts: 1739 | From: Trenton, NJ, USA | Registered: Jun 2001
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Congratulations and enjoy. This will easily be your greatest creation - even if your wife had to do all the work. Remember that! For the next nine months it is your turn! It sounds like you have bonded already. Get ready for the best roller coaster ride of your life.
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Congratulations! Nice Christmas gift... What shift are you going to take for the next month?
-------------------- Mario G. Lafreniere (Fergie) J&N Signs Winter did show up! Posts: 1257 | From: Chapleau, Ontario | Registered: Jun 1999
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Congrats, thats a big lil dude, well compared to mine.....get sleep, I have 4 boys and I still have not caught up with it, and show us a pic and get a brush in his hand as fast as possible.....
-------------------- Rick Chavez Hemet, CA Posts: 1538 | From: Hemet,CA U.S.A. | Registered: Jun 2001
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I'm so thrilled for you and Colleen, Terry! I'm so glad everything went well, and I hope Colleen is feeling okay. Jackson weighs exactly what Kaitlin weighed when she was born.
You are going to be a terrific Dad! Can't wait to see the pics!
Suelynn (P.S. I was sure it was a girl too!)
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Suelynn Sedor Sedor Signs Carnduff, SK Canada Posts: 2863 | From: Carnduff, SK Canada | Registered: Nov 1998
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Terry! How'd a skinny guy like you make a big baby like that? Well, I know HOW, just couldn't resist. ENJOY! I want pictures a.s.a.p!!! So happy for all of you. Sounds like you are a great Daddy already! Love- JILL gitchy gitchy coo...I just LOVE babies.
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Congrats Terry!!!! Hang on tight thou, the next thing you know they're 33...........
-------------------- Ed CJ Williams CJ Graffx Christiana,Pa. cjgraffx@comcast.net Just have'n fun.... Posts: 296 | From: Christiana,Pa. | Registered: May 1999
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Big CONGRATS to you and your wife.... jackson is such a loverly name
I get to boast another new grandson myself this week... his name is Kane and he arrived weighing 8lb 6oz that makes 3 girls n 3 boys for Devo and me now
As a long time parent... all I can say is 'Enjoy the while they are small and then spend the rest of your life in awe of the people they become!'
cheers gail
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Awesome Terry, congratulations to you and your wife. You are in for the ride of your life, that's a good thing. Were you present at the birth? I found that to be a very humbling experience. Now, 9 months ago what were you two up to, hmmm, I do remember a panel swap around that time.... Did thosse panels get you get too exited???....lol
-------------------- "Are we having fun yet?" Peter Schuttinga DZines Sign Studio 1617 Millstream rd Victoria BC V9B-6G4 Posts: 521 | From: Victoria BC | Registered: Mar 2002
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Life is forever changed for you both...er... all 3!
You get to be a kid all over again too. He'll keep you young!!
Merry Christmas!!!
John Lennig
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I'll guess this will be one of the best things you'll ever have happen....bein a dad. Have fun...good luck...and learn to count to ten BEFORE you lose your cool!
Merry Christmas to you & your family
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They grow up SO QUICKLY! My youngest daughter turned 26 yesterday. I can still remember the very first day she came to us. Like you and your son, we were buddies from the very first day.
-dan
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Well done!!! It's nice having them born so well-covered that they bounce when they're dropped! Enjoy him well!
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Congratulations, All!...Terry, Bob and Gail & Dave! A new little person is so much fun!!!! Our youngest was born this Friday 20 years ago and I can STILL vividly remember that Christmas morning, first day home from the hospital, with that new little face and a 4 year old rushing down the stairs, looking for Santa....it doesn't get any better than that....Aw GEE, now you made me cry. Have a GREAT and MEMORABLE Christmas with you new babies!!
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Congratulations Terry! What a great Christmas present to you and your families. Glad to hear everyone is healthy. You da man! It'll be the best thing that ever happened to you.
Do I see another World's Greatest Dad shirt on the horizon?
Oh yeah, There's nothing like hearing "Da-Da" for the first time. You'll be mush.
-------------------- Alan Ackerson LetterWorks Design and Graphics alan@ack2.com Posts: 776 | From: Oak Ridge, NJ | Registered: Aug 2002
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