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Jason,
Heartfelt congratulations to you and your wife on the new addition to your beautiful family! You're going to be an awesome Dad.
Warm regards,
Val
Jason, just saw the pics you just posted of your new son and I'd also like to offer my congratulations:)Your son looks awesome and its great to know he'll have the best parents to help him begin his new life.It sounds like he came a bit early as I thought the due date was in the beginning of February.Still why not have the early arrival.Well do enjoy the moment as they don't come that often unless you intend to expand the family further;)
BTW, loved your update pics but I guess right now the focus has shifted:)Enjoy my friend!Cheers......literally:)
Mârk
Thanks a lot guys. I've really appreciated your friendship over the years.
He did come early and quick, a little too quick! We wanted to have him at a birth center but Amanda's labor was so rapid that it shocked Rowan's system and his heart rate became too low so we had to be transferred to the hospital. I admit I was pretty unnerved when the doctor said that she'd give him 5 minutes to stabilize or it would be an emergency C-section. Fortunately, Rowan did stabilize himself and 20 minutes later he emerged! I've had some amazing experiences in my life but really none that compare to this. It's a game changer, surreal, and ridiculously joyful! Amanda's labor was less than 2 hours which only occurs in less than 5% of first-time moms.
A few more pics...
Oh, and I might add, Rowan was born with a full head of thick hair! Yay! :)
Thanks for the additional pics Jason and I do have to say I love the cool jammies Rowan is wearing:) Looks like stars of the constellations! I'm happy the procedure went well in spite of the potential problems.Now that the hard part is over it's time to savor the moment.Enjoy the new life;)Best wishes to all.
Mârk
Jann
EXCELLENT pics there, Jason, and what a joy it must be for both of you!!!!
A huge CONGRATS to you & Amanda, and I can't even begin to image the thrill I would feel if I ever went through an experience like that myself!
The one and only advantage I can think of having as an uncle to all 3 of my brothers' children is the fact that I never had to pay for any of my nieces' or nephews' college education (LOL)!!
Other than that, although I've already commented below, I still can't help but comment again how truly happy I am for you. May you & Amanda & your newest family member addition have many many years of happiness, prosperity, and growth (both in hair, and in grace) -- and I hope that the memories that you create together will indeed be THE VERY BEST!!!
- Ken
Thanks so much Ken. It is really a thrill and more than a bit scary too but it's all good.
Hi Jason, May I add my congratulation to you, you wife and your family and wish you all the very best for the years to come. Ian
Thanks Ian, I appreciate the well-wishes!
Hi Val and Jason,
Thank you for posting this, Val, and even though I congratulated Jason earlier, I would like to extend my congrats to Jason and Amanda a second time for the birth of their son Rowan. Cheers to the full head of hair too!
David
Congratulations Jason!! New beginnings, great stuff. Best to you and your wife. Enjoy every minute of it.
Thank you and great progress with your hair!
Welcome to the MLHH and you are off to a good start on your way to "Longhairdom"
Walter
Thanks Walter! It's going to be interesting to see what direction he goes with his hair.
Hi Jason,
My warmest congratulations to both of you on the arrival you of Rowan and I hope you are all doing well.
Cheers,
John.B
Thank you John!
Congratulations to you and Amanda on your bundle of joy!
You are an adorable family!
Best wishes,
Bruce
Thanks Bruce! Good to hear from you. I hope things are well.
Jason, congratulations to you and your wife for Rowan. I'm sure you will be a great dad and family man, a dear hug to all your family now, and once again, congratulations!
Thank you AndyBeta. I appreciate the kind words.