Hey everyone! My baby girl is finally here! It is so awesome to finally be a Dad. Both mom and baby are doing fantastic. She was 6lbs 13oz and 19.5 inches long. It was a little long labor, but Cindy did just great through it. If you want any more details, send me a PM and I'll be happy to ramble on and on. It was amazing to notice that she totally recognized my voice and calmed right down when I talked to her and held her! Can you say daddy's little girl?!?!?!?

This is a RAVE because this is such a dramatic and positive life event which needs to be celebrated! We all have our struggles between UC, J-pouches and any other issues we are dealing with. Personally, my wife and I have had to wait for awhile to get pregnant due to my health concerns. It was tough to put the family on hold while all of that was going on - but that wait is over and the bundle of joy is here!

I'm so happy to have a healthy baby girl!!!!!

Rick

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Congratulations!!! Pictures???

nys

Congratulations Rick & Cindy!!
Pictures are good too, but her name?? Come on dad!!

I was just wondering if the baby was here, so bizarre that you posted!

Congrats. My new one is 8 weeks and it's awesome.

Where are my manners? Her name is Lauren Mae and here is the a short term pic to hold your cravings until I can get a cuter one.

Rick

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That is so wonderful! I'm so happy for you both. Lauren Mae is a beautiful name!
Enjoy fatherhood!

Congrats! I am very happy for you and your wife, enjoy every second you have with her.

My daughter and son have brought so much joy into my life.

Congratulations! Fasten your seat belt and get ready for the most thrilling ride of your life! My husband and I are so wild about our little guy -- he turned six months on Saturday -- and we can't imagine life without him. Best wishes to you, your wife and Lauren Mae for a future filled with love, happiness, laughter and good health. Cheers to you!

Rick, Congratulations....I am so happy for all of you. Being a parent is the best thing in life. I wish all of you a long, happy, healthy life together!!!!!

janna

Congrats Kaboom!!


Johnny

Awwwww...Ain't she cute!! This will be the best thing you have ever done and your life will never be the same. Savor it....

Jan

Congradulations Kaboooom,I know how long you and your wife have wanted this miracle to happen and now it has.God bless you and your new family.I`m so happy for you!

Congratulations Rick and Cindy!!! And welcome to the world Lauren Mae. Yep - there's nothing like a new little babe in the family. Everyone tells you that before the event but you just don't get it until they pop out and you're holding her. So you sorta like her, huh???

kathy

Aww precious! Congratulations.
Hope you are enjoying getting to know each other.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

Rick, Cindy and Lauren Mae, congratulations on finally becoming a FAMILY.

I agree, she's adorable but we need MORE photos (please! )

Give that precious little pink bundle of joy a big (((((((((((CUDDLE))))))))))))) from one of her many cyber aunties (and uncles) and well done to Mum Cindy and proud Dad, for a good job well done!

Luv & Hugs

Shell