I'm a Dad !

carpenter
carpenter Posts: 362
edited March 2008 in The Clubhouse
My beautiful daughter finally arrived.
Her amazing mother, Karen needed seven hours to complete the task.
At 8.6 pounds, and for a first birth its fantastic.
we named her Michael (folks will probably pronounce it "Michelle" but what ever) after my father,
who passed away three month ago, missing his first granddaughter by a hair. she's got her mother's pinkish skin tone and smile,
my father's baby-blue eyes, and my brunette hair (or so people tell me ... probably just so I won't feel left out ....) .

In the last months I straggled with keeping my mom together, helping
my wife get through her last few weeks of pregnancy, and staying true to my new-year's resolution: quit smoking.
In other words I did a whole lot of of praying.
I guess god listened, as both mother and daughter are healthy and I feel I'm luckiest man on earth.
"If the global crisis continues, by the end of the year Only two Banks will be operational, the Blood Bank and the Sperm Bank. Then these 2 banks will merge and it will be called 'The Bloody **** Bank'"
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited March 2008
    Congrats!
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2008
    congrats, now break out the digital cam and get some snap shots.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited March 2008
    Congratulations! Raising girls was really neat...I had two. Never, ever regretted not having boys. She'll be your 'baby' forever :D
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited March 2008
    Congrats!
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2008
    You're a credit to your gender.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited March 2008
    Congrats pop!
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2008
    Congrats!!!!
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  • jwhitakr
    jwhitakr Posts: 568
    edited March 2008
    Congrats man! Baby girl looks great and glad to hear that everyone is doing well now.
    My HT
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    AVR: Harman Kardon AVR 235
    Video: 80GB PS3, Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD
    Fronts: Polk Audio RTi8
    Center: Polk Audio CSi3
    Amp: Emotiva LPA-1
    Surrounds: Polk Audio R150
    Sub: HSU STF-3

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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited March 2008
    Congrats Take care of the girls:D

    JT
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2008
    Congrats to you & your family!!!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited March 2008
    jwhitakr wrote: »
    Congrats man! Baby girl looks great and glad to hear that everyone is doing well now.

    Yes..beautiful....and don't worry about the lips....they straighten out after a while. ;)
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2008
    I knew you could do it pop and what a beautiful little girl. Actually Karen did the hard part!!!!:D

    Congrats!!
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited March 2008
    Congratulations ,wishing her,, health and happiness:)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited March 2008
    That is awesome, congrats to the new parents.


    Dave
    Once again we meet at last.
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    edited March 2008
    Beautiful!!! Congrats, Dad. :)
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2008
    dragon1952 wrote:
    Congratulations! Raising girls was really neat...I had two. Never, ever regretted not having boys. She'll be your 'baby' forever :D

    Same sentiments here after raising two wonderful girls...

    Congratulations!

    I will say...that beautilful little girl will prove to be you greatest source of joy and heartache...all wraped up in one little bundle. Good luck from someone who has been there..done that!
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • chillywilly
    chillywilly Posts: 167
    edited March 2008
    congratulations on the new edition.
    FXi3 sats
    RTi10 fronts
    CSi5 center
    velodyne dps 10
    denon avr 888
    velodyne dps 12
    sammy lcd
    ps3 60gig
    wii for family
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  • BAD ASP
    BAD ASP Posts: 361
    edited March 2008
    the really best days of your life are about to begin. My wife and I had five and would have loved 5 more. Congrats and God Bless.
    Home Theater
    Amp: sunfire cinema grand signature 5ch 425 wpc
    Side surround amp: Sunfire 2 X 300
    Processor: sunfire theater grand V
    Fronts:: polk sda-srs 1.2
    Rears: Polk LSiFX
    Side surrounds: Fxi5
    Center: (2)polk LSiC's
    Sub: svs pb-13 rosenut
    Hd-Dvd: toshiba xa-2
    Blue Ray: oppo bdp83se
    Projector: sony vw60
    Screen: Da-Lite 106"
    APC S20 Power conditioner
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  • HB27
    HB27 Posts: 1,518
    edited March 2008
    Way to go dad. Beautiful. Hi to mom and the new arrival.
    HB
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,994
    edited March 2008
    congrats to your whole family on the new addition !!
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  • ttomp
    ttomp Posts: 181
    edited March 2008
    CONGRATULATIONS !!! I know the feeling, my dad passed away 2 years ago, right before my daughter was born and I wish he could have seen her too.
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited March 2008
    Great job. That is a beautiful baby!
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
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    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited March 2008
    Yay!

    Happy Happy!
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited March 2008
    You ARE a very lucky man, congratulations! You're gonna love being a dad.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited March 2008
    Congratulations!!
    My Home Theater (WIP):
    Panasonic AE900 Projector - 126" screen, XBOX 360, Pioneer BDP-320 Bluray
    Receiver: Denon AVR-1905
    Fronts: RTi6's, Center: CSi5, Surrounds: RTi4, Rears: Denon
    Dual Subs: PSW202, and behind the couch Denon 8"
    My showcase link:
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited March 2008
    Congrats and beautiful child.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited March 2008
    Congrats!!! Beautiful baby!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    Please rename your baby, dorokusai.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited March 2008
    Congrats to you and the misus...!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2008
    shack wrote: »
    Same sentiments here after raising two wonderful girls...

    Congratulations!

    I will say...that beautilful little girl will prove to be you greatest source of joy and heartache...all wraped up in one little bundle. Good luck from someone who has been there..done that!

    I wanted at least one boy, but I would not trade daddy's little girls (2)for anything.
    Congrats
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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