Steven News. Baby pic!

[The_Chief]

Almost download time - Mrs. Steven is probably ready, too! Get the (bubble gum) cigars ready to hand out!

 

[Steven58]

Less than a month to go. That said, my wife was two weeks early and her mom's labor with her was only 8 hours. First sign of serious labor, I'm atta here.

Speaking of my wife, she has been one amazing preggo. She's been very kind to me, loving and relatively unmoody considering all she's dealing with. And it's been a lot. "My wife. I think I'll keep her!"

 

[MoodyBlues]

I'm just so in awe of you, @Steven58! I can't *imagine* having a baby at our age. My cousin and I were talking about you the other day--I had told her about a fellow Baby Boomer I knew online who's having a baby--and she just couldn't imagine it either. We're both so set in our ways!

But I know from experience that we adapt as need be, so I can see how you and other 'geriatric' new parents make it all work. I'm still hoping your baby will hold out until December 8th!

 

[Steven58]

I'm just so in awe of you, @Steven58! I can't *imagine* having a baby at our age. My cousin and I were talking about you the other day--I had told her about a fellow Baby Boomer I knew online who's having a baby--and she just couldn't imagine it either. We're both so set in our ways!

But I know from experience that we adapt as need be, so I can see how you and other 'geriatric' new parents make it all work. I'm still hoping your baby will hold out until December 8th!

Here's the reason. After my wife died, I married a younger woman. Being an older man, I know about life and people and my current wife would make a fantastic mother. Me? I love kids. Love them. I like being around them because I'm sillier than they are. I told her that I had my children and if she wanted any, it would have to come from her. She did and here we are. I couldn't see begrudging a wonderful woman who would make a wonderful mother, children.

3.5 weeks or so away. Can't wait. I just put the car seat bases and reflecting mirrors, so we the rear-facing baby, in the car today! Getting ready for the baby, baby.

 

[Steven58]

38 weeks today. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Steven58]

Full 40 weeks this coming friday! Tempus Fugit.

 

[Steven58]

Meet Isabelle. Born December 1!

 

[olbriar]

Beautiful! I'm so happy for you two. Congrats!

 

[Unforgiven]

Congratulations Steven!! She's beautiful.

 

[MoodyBlues]

Congratulations, @Steven58! Details, please!

Isabelle is such a versatile name. You--and, later, her friends--can use all sorts of variations, like Bella, or Belle, or Izzy.

I'm so happy for you. How's the mom? Hope she had an easy time of it.

 

[Milo Williamson]

Isabelle is so beautiful Steve, like Moody just said you can call her all sorts of variation names

How is the mother doing?

 

[Steven58]

Mrs had a rough go but got through without medication. I caught the baby and cut the cord! Mrs is recovering fine and nursing is really coming along! Ty all!

 

[Bearsyzf]

Congratulations to you both with your new bundle of Joy.

 

[lunatic59]

What a wonderful little new life. Congratulations papa.

 

[The_Chief]

CONGRATULATIONS Steven - but MORE congratulations for Mrs. Steven, who did the hard work in this!

 

[Steven58]

4 months old next week. She already has daddy wrapped around her little finger. All she needs to do is smile at him (me). It's all over. I become a puddle of lovey dovey.

 

[treb1797]

Congrats Boss. Enjoy these days, as you know, they don't last forever.

 

[Steven58]

Congrats Boss. Enjoy these days, as you know, they don't last forever.

I know. I have two adult children!

 

[treb1797]

I know. I have two adult children!

That's why I said, "as you know"

 

[Steven58]

That's why I said, "as you know"

You did say that.

 

[Steven58]

If I may update? Above baby turned one year old this past Friday! She had her birthday party on Saturday!

 

[Clementine_3]

Happy belated birthday above baby!!

 

[Unforgiven]

 

[The_Chief]

Pretty soon she'll be asking Daddy for the car keys... happy birthday, Isabelle!

 

[rootabaga]

Steven, somehow this thread slipped right by me last year.
My heartiest congratulations to you and your deserving wife. May you enjoy every day with Isabelle, to whom I send belated happy birthday wishes!