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Chi Meson said:
And then, when he starts going through his teenage years, you'll go back to wondering if it was all worth it.
:)
Zz.
How Much Did New Arrival Ian Weigh?
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The thread discusses the arrival of a new baby named Ian, including details about his birth weight, the experience of the parents, and various congratulations and well-wishes from community members. The conversation touches on parenting, potential future interests of the child, and humorous anecdotes related to childhood and parenting.
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- A participant shares that Ian was born weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces after 13 hours of labor.
- Many participants express congratulations and share their excitement for the new parents.
- Some participants humorously suggest future activities and interests for Ian, such as playing with toys, sports, and engaging in engineering-related activities.
- There are playful discussions about bedtime reading choices, with suggestions ranging from technical books to classic literature.
- A participant mentions that Ian is the first grandchild on both sides of the family, implying he may be spoiled.
- Another participant humorously suggests starting Ian on educational materials and toys as soon as possible.
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Participants generally agree on expressing joy and congratulations for the new arrival, with no significant disagreements present in the discussion.
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The conversation includes playful speculation about parenting and childhood development, with no formal conclusions or expert opinions provided.
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New parents, family members, and individuals interested in parenting experiences and community support may find this discussion engaging.
And then, when he starts going through his teenage years, you'll go back to wondering if it was all worth it.
:)
Zz.
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Curious3141
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Congratulations, dad! My kid is 20 months old, and I can tell you, every moment is worth it!
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Danger
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Who do you suspect?
er,
, I mean... Congratulations. 
Of course you know... as soon as he can hold a screwdriver he'll start disassembling everything in your house to see how it works.
er,
, I mean... Congratulations. Of course you know... as soon as he can hold a screwdriver he'll start disassembling everything in your house to see how it works.
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Danger said:
Screwdriver? You must have been restrained as a child.
Me and Fred used a hammer to inspect things as kids!
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I guess that's why I can't be a real engineer; I always sort of had the intention of putting the things back together. 
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Congrats Fred! What an adorable son! We expect he'll be a regular PFer as soon as his little fingers can reach the keyboard from your lap.
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My little man is doing great. He came home yesterday and is getting used to his new, palatial digs. I forgot the one little perk we have going for us...Ian is the first grandchild on both sides of the family :-)
I am wondering where to start on his bedtime readings. Should I go with Gas Turbine Theory or Fundamentals of Machine Design? The machine design book has better pictures.
BTW...his going home outfit had a big airplane on it.
I also need to figure out what his PF registered name will be.
I am wondering where to start on his bedtime readings. Should I go with Gas Turbine Theory or Fundamentals of Machine Design? The machine design book has better pictures.
BTW...his going home outfit had a big airplane on it.
I also need to figure out what his PF registered name will be.
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FredGarvin said:
Then you must resign to the fate that he will be spoiled every chance they get! :)
Oh, I found a Disney pin just for you!
http://eventservices.disney.go.com/static/pintrading/media/pins/6884992.jpg
Zz.
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Congratulation Fred!
Maybe you should start him on Whitehead and Russell's Principia so that he can understand everything from the bottom up!
Regards,
George
FredGarvin said:
Maybe you should start him on Whitehead and Russell's Principia so that he can understand everything from the bottom up!
Regards,
George
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Register him immediately on 'How Stuff Works'. The animated illustrations will keep him fascinated until he can read. Once his hands start to work, load him up with every possible Lego, Tinkertoy and Mechano set. No soldering equipment until he's at least 5 (I learned that the hard way).
Oh yeah... teach him early on the difference between real and robotic pets. Dogs and pliers don't get along as well as one might expect.
Oh yeah... teach him early on the difference between real and robotic pets. Dogs and pliers don't get along as well as one might expect.
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Awwwww... What a SWEET little bundle of softness and wonderful smells. I just want to snuggle him. Congratulations!
What a SWEET little bundle of softness and wonderful smells. I just want to snuggle him. Congratulations!- #42
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UPDATE: The little guy gave us a gift of 4 hours of sleep last night! Wooo!
Thanks again everyone!
Thanks again everyone!