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rogerg
23-08-2015, 10:48 PM
Hi all,

I don't pay as much attention to IIS right now as I used to, but still appreciate the good group of people here, the good conversations, assistance to astronomy problems, and camaraderie. So, thought I'd better share with you such a life changing event as now being a Dad!

My daughter Ella was born on 29th July. 10 days overdue, relatively short labour, mum is now feeling much better 3 weeks post birth.

Since the 29th I'm pleased to have managed to maintain reasonable quantity of astronomy time while also helping out as much as I can with the screaming kid :lol: Automation of my observatory will be my saviour in the long run, but in the immediate past since Ella's birth the paternity leave has given me a chance to fix a few things with my PC rebuilt and SBIG away for repair :)

Ella's probably equally as demanding as any other newborn. Trying to work out why she's screaming non stop from 2pm - 10pm or 6pm - 2am, getting up at 1am, 3am and 5am, etc. Very mentally challenging at times and I sure hope it gets smoother! Generally things have started to improve over the last week.

Regards,
Roger.

blink138
24-08-2015, 12:53 AM
big congratulations roger!............ first one?
pat

PCH
24-08-2015, 01:08 AM
Huge congrats Roger. Lots of enjoyable times ahead :)

wavelandscott
24-08-2015, 01:09 AM
Congratulations! Enjoy the experience, it goes by quickly.

Kunama
24-08-2015, 06:49 AM
Congratulations Roger, they're only a handful for the first thirty years !!!

troypiggo
24-08-2015, 08:42 AM
That third photo of her smiling at the camera is awesome. Congratulations!

multiweb
24-08-2015, 09:03 AM
Congratulations to your wife and yourself, Roger. She's beautiful. Don't worry, it only gets better from here onwards. It's a long journey and every moment is good. They grow too fast. Enjoy the moment. BTW you'll get used to sleep deprivation for the first few months :) Gives you an excuse to do some astronomy. :thumbsup:

MortonH
24-08-2015, 09:08 AM
Congrats! Don't be surprised if your astronomy time dries up for a couple of years!

rogerg
24-08-2015, 09:16 AM
Thanks everyone :)



Yes ... first time dad. :)

graham.hobart
24-08-2015, 10:03 AM
Excellent news Roger. Welcome to the club!!
Graz:thumbsup:

strongmanmike
24-08-2015, 10:16 AM
I agree with Troy, photo 3 is very cool

Congratulations

Mike