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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I'm a little too tired to write a lengthy message after the last several days, but I wanted to let everyone know that at 1:12 PM Wednesday, September 19, 2007, my wife gave birth to Thomas Patrick McGuire. He was 21.5 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces. He's healthy as a horse and eats nearly as much. :rolleyes: Mom is recovering nicely and is in great spirits. He came home from the hospital today. We have both been up for most of the last two nights and happily expect many more sleepless nights to come. :p
Little Thomas (I call him Patch. ;) ) is amazing.
Please say a little prayer for this new soul; that he grows up happy, healthy, strong, and loving. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | . . . and with his Dad's love of guitars. Congrats, Patch. Your first? I remember how I felt when I sat down under a tree in my front yard with a neighbor and a six-pack, thinking about having just become a new Papa for the very first time. There are few more humbling moments in life than the birth or death of a loved one. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Congratulations.
I've always wanted a kid... so I could perform various social experiments on him...
Just think of all the fun you're gonna have... |
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| Congrats! My youngest (a boy) turns 1 year old in a week and a half, so I know how you feel - exhausted , proud, and more than a little scared. Best wishes for a bright, healthy future. |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | Patch Sr.,
Congratulations to You and your Family :)
Vic
..may li`ll Patch become a Great Guitarist,and Inherit his Mother`s Wisdom.. |
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Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. | Patch
Congratulations!! Babies are such a great way to start people. Good to hear everyone is well. Dan |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | congratulations.
Where's the cigar? |
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Location: East Tennessee | Patch,
Congratulations to you and your wife. :cool: |
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Location: Budd Lake, NJ | Congrats, Big Patch!
As for the feedings, well, it's not gonna get any better--if he's eating like a horse now, prepare for the mastodon later!! (Spoken with all the wisdom and experience of the mother of a 25-year-old son.) ;) I will certainly say a little prayer for your new dear one.
Best wishes,
Karen |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Congratulations Patch, having a son and a grandson have provided many enjoyable adventures in my life. May yours provide the same.
Have you gotten the ball glove, football, basketball, golf clubs, bike, etc. etc. etc.....and of course Lil Patch'e first Ovation yet? |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | Congratulations Patch! All the best to you and your family. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by ProfessorBB:
. . . and with his Dad's love of guitars. Congrats, Patch. Your first? Not my first, I have a 3-YO daughter. But now there are even teams in my house! I couldn't be sleepier...I mean...happier! :) |
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Location: Orange County, California | Congrats!!! |
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Location: Parrish, FL | Patch,
Find yourself a recliner, put him aginst your left shoulder, lean back, and close you eyes. This will be the best sleep the both of you will ever have.
Congrats! My 'baby' spent last night applying to colleges. They grow up way too fast. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Congrats Patch! "Sleepless nights"...I had to smile at that one...my son turned 8 months old last Saturday...I wouldn't trade even one of the sleepless nights...they are amazing! All the best to you and mommy...Enjoy and give thanks! What a gift!
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Location: big island | so the Patch patch has gotten bigger. congratulations!
i've got a three year old daughter, ariana, a year old daughter named chloe and an 18 year old daughter, katy, that i have been transporting to and from college and work lately. katy moved out of our house and into student housing a couple days ago. what an epiphany! sleepless nights start all over again when your all-of-a-sudden-grown-up child begins staying out late. |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Congratulations Patch!! |
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Location: Slightly northwest of Trader Jim | Originally posted by BluesSailor:
Patch,
Find yourself a recliner, put him aginst your left shoulder, lean back, and close you eyes. This will be the best sleep the both of you will ever have.
YUP! ;)
congrats! |
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Location: Orlando, FL | Great news Patch! Congrats!
Kids are really fun, and really expensive! |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by Designzilla:
Great news Patch! Congrats!
Kids are really fun, and really expensive! Almost as expensive as being on this site. Congrats Patch!! |
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Location: New South Wales, Australia | Congratulations Patch. So much to look forward to. Glad to see the numbers have evened up. :) |
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Location: Flushing, MI | Congratulations! I have a few of them little critters run around here myself. They ain't so little anymore though. They're almost 8, 10, and almost 14.
It's great when they're old enough to mow the lawn and do dishes!
Here's an old photo...
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Location: Veedersburg, Indiana | Congratulations!!! My "baby boy" is 33 this year and bigger (in height anyway)than me. It seems like only yesterday he was my little shadow and wanted to learn to play guitar. I miss the child, but love the grown-up both my kids have become. Enjoy these tender years with your "lil Patch". |
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New baby (not a guitar) made it home today!