Life has officially changed forever.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Well I've been holding out on most of you guys here, but this morning at 2:38AM my wife gave birth to our first child. She's had so many problems along the way I decided to keep it quiet until he was here, but I will admit I had told a few here about it(thank you again Vic for the care package). After a very long pre-labor, she had a RAPID labor that went by very quick, but was very intense. But at 2:38 Am she gave birth to Patrick Arlie who weighed 5 pounds 7 onces. Heres a few pics that I have so far.

[phatdaddy]

congrats ferm, it has definately changed, for the better. hang on, it's a great ride.

[tsubaki]

CONGRATULATIONS to y'all FERM!!

[Destroyer]

Ferm, for once I'm totally speachless. Welcome to life Patrick!!! You've got some wonderful parents to guide you. Ferm, the most heartfelt congrats to both you and your wife!!! MORE PICTUIRES PLEASE!!!:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

[Seacrets]

Congrats Ferm.

[chumbucket]

Congratulations Ferm and Mrs Ferminator.!!!!!!!! :party:

Welcome to the site Patrick. :birthday:

[Kracker Jack]

All I can say is wow!!!!!! Mine is 5 now she is by far the best thing that ever happened to me. Congrats on the birth of your baby boy.

[jeffmo]

Congrats!
You're in for alot of great times and memories.Remember to enjoy them all because time goes by so quickly.

[willy]

Good for you guys, in case you did not know before, after watching your wonderful wife the past few days, you know now. Life is beautiful and these women are a lot tougher than us.
Congrats to all three of you:clap:

[charlie_the_tuna]

outstanding. your life is over.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Congrats Ferm! :beer: Do you think Patrick's first word will be "looper" or "crossflow"?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Congrats Ferm! :beer: Do you think Patrick's first word will be "looper" or "crossflow"?

Probably diesel or smoke from the BURB. And thanks guys, I will get more pics up soon.

[RidgeRunner]

Excellent news there. Congratulations to you and the missus. I am lighting my imaginary cigar in honor of Patrick. :beer:

[draglink]

Congrats!!

[lumberslinger178]

Congrats brother kid are awesome .

[yodaddy]

Congratulations, and may God bless you all.

[Hedge]

Congrats. your life is forever changed

[Pipe_Dream]

Congratulations, ferm! Best wishes to you all!

[Blue_Runner]

CTT - LOL!!!!

Congrats Ferm!

[RWilson2526]

Let me be the 10th to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

[Road King Cole]

Let me be the 10th to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

I guess that makes me the 11th!

Glad everything went well.

Warning: They grow up fast, cherish all you can.

rkc

[RWilson2526]

I guess that makes me the 11th!

Glad everything went well.

Warning: They grow up fast, cherish all you can.

rkc

Acutally went back and counted and I was the 19th......Makes you an even 20

[Cam]

Fantastic!!! Congratulations!

:clap::sun:

[THEFERMANATOR]

Thanks everybody, heres one more pic I have of all 3 of us. And I know I look a bit rough as this was day 3 without anything but a couple of BRIEF naps. Hopefully they let us go home in the morning as all of his tests so far have been great, and only has his jaundice test left before he can be released.

[RidgeRunner]

I gotta copy and paste that pic to my wife, she just loves babies.

On the tests, I say:news: AND the baby doesn't look jaundiced to me, looks pink and handsome for a baby. LOL..

[randlemanboater]

Congrats to you both!

:fam:

[Stinky_Hooker]

Awesome brother!! Nothing like babies!!! :beer:

[Disturbed]

I haven't been on in a couple days. Congrats!! Kids are great!! Word of advice. Get caught up on sleep now before the crying starts. And when he turns 2, move onto your boat for a year, Lmao. I kid, but Congrats again to you and your family.:beer:

[lathehand]

:beer: Congrats . It don't get any better.

[THEFERMANATOR]

We got to go home today with him, but we do have to take him back in a week so they can recheck his weight. He has been losing more weight than they would like for him have to, so he has to be monitored. And the crying has already begun. All of that holding and comforting him in the hospital has now bit us in teh but as he cries whenever he is sat down now.

[macojoe]

:nice: Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! :beer:

don't spoil him!! let him cry it out, you will be happy that you did!! my kids heard noise, yelling, all kinds of stuff, and slept thur all, no quite the baby sleeping here!!

[THEFERMANATOR]

:nice: Congrats!!!!!!!!!!! :beer:

don't spoil him!! let him cry it out, you will be happy that you did!! my kids heard noise, yelling, all kinds of stuff, and slept thur all, no quite the baby sleeping here!!

He's actually been pretty good so far as most everytime he has cried he has either had gas, needed burped, or had a dirty diaper. He does wake up about every 2-3 hours to eat though, but the pediatrician said he should be feeding that often since my wife is breastfeeding him. Just sucks as it takes him almost an hour to empty her out, then another 30 minutes to get him burped, and before you know it it is time to do it all over again.

[aussie]

:beer: :beer: congratulations Therm you and mum must be very proud and relieved

[randlemanboater]

He does wake up about every 2-3 hours to eat though.

Me too!

[THEFERMANATOR]

Me too!

I used to wake up that often to pee, but not to eat. I found last night though if I give him just a small bottle after he breastfeeds, he will sleep for 4 hours or so. He is slightly underweight, so he needs the extra anyways.

[Destroyer]

I used to wake up that often to pee, but not to eat. I found last night though if I give him just a small bottle after he breastfeeds, he will sleep for 4 hours or so. He is slightly underweight, so he needs the extra anyways.

They always loose some weight after they are born.. It's normal. And although there is a target that doctors like to see, as long as he's healthy I wouldn't worry too much about his weight. So long as he's eating well and crapping and burping like he should he'll be fine. Don't let the crying get you down.. that's pretty much the extent of their vocabulary for right now. Pretty soon he'll learn how to laugh, and then the next thing they learn is "Hey dad, can I have the car keys?" Enjoy him as a baby now, because in an eyeblink he's going to be a father of his own.

[Monkey Butler]

Great news! Congratulations and best wishes to Patrick, Mom and yourself.

[bradford]

Good Job Ya'll!!

[RidgeRunner]

I find myself agreeing with Destroyer again. At least he is healthy and not collicky or something. All that will pass in a little while.

[THEFERMANATOR]

They always loose some weight after they are born.. It's normal. And although there is a target that doctors like to see, as long as he's healthy I wouldn't worry too much about his weight. So long as he's eating well and crapping and burping like he should he'll be fine. Don't let the crying get you down.. that's pretty much the extent of their vocabulary for right now. Pretty soon he'll learn how to laugh, and then the next thing they learn is "Hey dad, can I have the car keys?" Enjoy him as a baby now, because in an eyeblink he's going to be a father of his own.

He was 10 days early which I know also is part of why he is so light, be he isn't really small, and he is one strong baby. He's got stuff going in one end, and flying out the other, so that part is good. And he already has a little laugh every once in awhile. And the chances of him getting the BURB keys are slim to none, the wifes car will be fair game.

[RidgeRunner]

You are gonna be a great dad Ferman. Something tells me he is gonna have a bunch of toys to practice his driving skills before he gets the keys to the car. The baby's job is to eat sleep crap and cry for a little while but when he starts to talking and walking, that is when the real fun begins...

[RidgeRunner]

I guess it would be bad form to try and haul you off on another Scallop Expedition at this point. (I know the answer, BUT it is the last weekend for 2012).. :zip:

[THEFERMANATOR]

I guess it would be bad form to try and haul you off on another Scallop Expedition at this point. (I know the answer, BUT it is the last weekend for 2012).. :zip:

You have no idea how BAD I want to go, but right now theres no way I could. I've got a vette out in the shop that needs alot of work, several more people waiting in line, and not to mention all of teh workload that Patrick has added. I'll have to catch yeah next year to go. I need to give you a call about some wood, but I got some other work I have to get done today so I will try and call you tommorrow.

[RidgeRunner]

I completely understand, you are doing the right thing.. I should never have such thoughts or tempt you in any way. LOL.. I should stay home and fix a few things around the house that I have been putting off.. The wife basically said NO when I asked if she wanted to go due to this being the first weekend in a while she didn't have to work or deal with sorority. Wonder if the weather will cooperate?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Got a few more pictures to post up.

[Monkey Butler]

He looks great! Keep 'em coming.

[Destroyer]

I love that first pic of you holding him while sitting. You look positively radient. Welcome to Fatherhood. You now have a full time job with great fringe benefits. :beer:

[RidgeRunner]

How is Patrick and family getting along?

[bradford]

Great pics, he's a good lookin' boy! God bless ya'll!

[THEFERMANATOR]

How is Patrick and family getting along?


Doing pretty good. A bit droggy today after getting his first shots yesterday, but seems alright. Us on the other hand are still trying to get him on a daytime schedule and adjust. The wife thought she was doing good yesterday and had a good handle on everything until she basically blacked out from exhaustion on the couch after eating dinner. And lets just say my first day back doing a full days work was EXHAUSTING as well(espescially considering I wasn't just working outside, but also doing alot of the housework still). It'll take us awhile, but I'm sure we'll get it down eventually.

[Destroyer]

It'll take us awhile, but I'm sure we'll get it down eventually.

Yep...if you're like most parents is should calm down in about 20-25 years...:you:

[THEFERMANATOR]

Yep...if you're like most parents is should calm down in about 20-25 years...:you:

I figure about 19 years when he gets sent down teh road to school, then we get to go back to somewhat normal.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Figured I would add a picture of a monumental occasion, he took his first trip to the parts store today.

[RidgeRunner]

Ready to go dad.
Very cool Ferm.

[macojoe]

I was scared there for a 2nd!! figured I would add a picture of a monumental occasion I would have it been stinky!! LOL

Great he looks healthy! Congrats!

[THEFERMANATOR]

I was scared there for a 2nd!! I would have it been stinky!! LOL

Great he looks healthy! Congrats!

No Stink worthy pics, just figured I would post a pic of my boy growing up and going into the parts store for the first time. He was actually smiling and giggling the whole time in there to.

[Destroyer]

No Stink worthy pics, just figured I would post a pic of my boy growing up and going into the parts store for the first time. He was actually smiling and giggling the whole time in there to.

The difference between men and boys, is not their age but the price of their toys.

Of course he was smiling. :love:

[jasoncooperpcola]

Good to see him getting out and about Ferm. Pretty soon you wont even have to go in the parts store anymore!
Destroyer, i think your statement holds true!