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***THIS IS A VERY OLD THREAD! I NECRO'ED IT JUST TO REPLY TO A COMMENT WILLOW MADE MANY YEARS AGO*** I've already posted this over on the Texas board a while back - http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,23556.0.html and really hate to brag, but..... I've got 3 new riding buddies as of Friday, June 17th... They weren't supposed to be here until August 14th, or at least July, but something came up and they needed to make an even earlier appearance. (31 weeks, 5 days) Kaelynn Elizabeth Ecton 3 pounds, 10.2 ounces 16 1/4 inches  Brian Keith Ecton II 4 pounds, 1.6 ounces 16 1/2 inches  Blake Dale Ecton 2 pounds, 15 ounces 16 inches  I was having a little pity party about spending Father's Day in the NICU, but then I walked by the "Tree of Remembrance" memorial to those that didn't make it out of the NICU they have by the elevators, and smacked me into realizing just how lucky I am, and how well off we've got it. Oh, and happy Father's Day to all the other fathers out there too!!! |
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« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2011, 07:43:14 AM » |
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Talk about the ultimate Father's Day gift ....I wish them all the best ....My grand-daughter Presley was premature and was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital in Knoxville , TN for six weeks. She's 5 now and growing like a weed.
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« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2011, 08:03:42 AM » |
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Congratulations!!
Happy Father's Day! Happy Father's Day! Happy Father's Day!
I hope the Mom is doing well and pray that these little ones thrive and grow out of the hospital very soon.
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« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2011, 08:11:06 AM » |
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Congrats, Serk!! That is worth postponing a trip. L
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« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2011, 08:19:25 AM » |
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Congrats... And you should feel proud. My niece was a 6 month baby... premature. born deaf. In the incubator for a long time... They gave her very little time to live thinkling she wasn't going to make it... she's 43 years old now with a 15 year old of her own... miracles happen and you've got 3 of them...  happy Father's Day all. |
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« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2011, 08:24:07 AM » |
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Congrats times three. Hope all are doing well.
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« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2011, 10:06:39 AM » |
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My grandson Archer born at 26 weeks. doing great almost 2 years old  |
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« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2011, 10:22:29 AM » |
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Holy Moly at 11 lbs 4 oz I weighed more than those three little angels put together.
Congratulations and good luck.
Keep us posted.
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« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2011, 10:39:50 AM » |
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My Daughter was born on Fathers Day,,, June 15th 1981,,, Phoenix, Az... it was 117 degrees in the shade,,,3 days later we moved to Concho, Az,,,Dam how time flies,,,
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« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2011, 11:12:15 AM » |
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Happy father's day Serk!
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« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2011, 11:48:36 AM » |
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Serk-happy papas day. I wish you all the best and pray for gods love on the young uns. Take care and i'm happy you got the wake up call. RISE SAFE. |
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« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2011, 12:35:26 PM » |
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Too cool, proud Poppa,
Just wait 'till they get the scuba gear off. They're gonna be a lot of fun and a hand full too.
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« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2011, 12:55:29 PM » |
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Wow! That is awesome, enjoy.
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« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2011, 01:16:05 PM » |
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Big CONGRATS |
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« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2011, 01:46:17 PM » |
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Corn grats 3X serb.
I was a preemie also, Dr told mom not to get to attached as I would not live to see daylight tomorrow. That was almost 79 years ago. Been through hell and back also.
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« Reply #15 on: June 19, 2011, 03:04:56 PM » |
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What tiny little guys. OMG, something in my eye.
Here's to a weight training regimen........ after all, dad is a big guy!
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« Reply #17 on: June 19, 2011, 05:12:32 PM » |
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Congradulations Serk. And a very happy Fathers day bro. We'll hook up soon.
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« Reply #18 on: June 19, 2011, 05:19:28 PM » |
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Serk,
Wow, three!! I truly, truly hope all goes well. Those pictures bring back some memories……. (sadly not good either)
I don’t know what to say really, I just hope all turns out well. One thing, touch. Touch them often. Let them feel you. The next couple months are the hardest, I hope they grow and get stronger.
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« Reply #19 on: June 19, 2011, 05:33:06 PM » |
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Happy Days Guys God is good 2 Kids 3 Grandkids Life is good 1 Valk When I get up in the Morning and get the valk out leg over down the road split the Wind How better can life be As long as our kids and G randkids are good praise the Lord  |
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« Reply #20 on: June 19, 2011, 06:16:47 PM » |
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Wow... what a gift! The best thing is that they can fight it out in their bedroom during the "terrible Two's. "I love children, especially when they are somebody else's." Superman |
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« Reply #21 on: June 20, 2011, 05:43:31 AM » |
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Congrats, Serk!
Enjoy, and best of luck to all of you.
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« Reply #22 on: June 20, 2011, 07:12:57 AM » |
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Well woth a bragging post!
Are they posted in birth order? The girl stands a bit of a chance if she's the oldest!
Little Blake is doing a great Mr. Magoo impression! Fortunately he'll outgrow that!
How's their mom doing? (At least she got out of being pregnant all summer!)
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« Reply #23 on: June 20, 2011, 08:16:15 AM » |
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Are they posted in birth order? The girl stands a bit of a chance if she's the oldest!
Little Blake is doing a great Mr. Magoo impression! Fortunately he'll outgrow that!
How's their mom doing? (At least she got out of being pregnant all summer!)
Yeah, they're in birth order, she was first. The other thing she has going for her is an 8, almost 9, year older big sister to help protect her. This morning their CPAPS came off, for a while at least, to see how they do on their own with the breathing. Side benefit is that means, if they can stay off the CPAP for a few hours, we'll finally be able to hold them... Woot! Thanks again for the kind thoughts, wishes, prayers, etc!!! |
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« Reply #24 on: June 20, 2011, 08:22:04 AM » |
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Whole lotta love right there. Congradulations. Theyre beautiful.
My favorite memory of the 18 yr old, who thinks I'm a scmuck and cant figger how I've made it this far, is that little 3 year old hand in mine as we cross the parking lot.
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« Reply #25 on: June 20, 2011, 08:22:20 AM » |
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Congrats! You've got 3 beautiful blessings there!
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« Reply #26 on: June 20, 2011, 08:35:53 AM » |
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WOW Congrats SERK 3x... identical twins!! but 3 of em....   Mosa |
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« Reply #27 on: June 20, 2011, 09:09:57 AM » |
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Congrats! That's awesome! |
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« Reply #28 on: June 20, 2011, 10:04:20 AM » |
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fine looking future valk riders!!!
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« Reply #30 on: June 20, 2011, 07:09:35 PM » |
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God bless the little children, Prayers and congratulations. Hoser  |
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« Reply #31 on: June 21, 2011, 03:14:37 AM » |
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GOD BLESS ALL, SERK------my prayers are with you-----
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« Reply #32 on: June 21, 2011, 06:35:57 AM » |
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Brief update: (Cross posting to Texas board and here) All three have been off their CPAPs now for 24 hours (Which is a very good thing). Which, a side effect of that was that their faces aren't totally covered now, and mommy was able to finally hold her babies. And, a side effect of THAT was that daddy was finally able to get some pictures of their faces! Or, at least 2 of them. (Mommy got tired before she could get to Blake, but she'll start with him today) So, now let me properly introduce: Kaelynn Elizabeth:  And Brian Keith II :  We go home from the hospital, which is going to be very difficult to do... Going home but leaving your babies there isn't a fun thing to do, but... things can always be worse... More updates later... Thanks again for all the comments, warm thoughts, prayers, support, etc! |
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« Reply #33 on: June 21, 2011, 06:43:54 AM » |
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. .....you are a very lucky man indeed Serk.....what a beautiful family you and your wife now have....Chili and I wish you all the best life has to offer....and we will keep you all in our thoughts.. by the way..who won the coin toss on...the 3 am feeding(s) |
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« Reply #34 on: June 21, 2011, 06:57:17 AM » |
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by the way..who won the coin toss on...the 3 am feeding(s) You often hear of all the medical benefits of breast feeding, but there are other, intangible benefits to it for the father...  |
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« Reply #35 on: June 21, 2011, 08:41:00 AM » |
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You often hear of all the medical benefits of breast feeding, but there are other, intangible benefits to it for the father...
1. not tangible; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, as incorporeal or immaterial things; impalpable.
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« Reply #36 on: June 21, 2011, 09:41:36 AM » |
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You often hear of all the medical benefits of breast feeding, but there are other, intangible benefits to it for the father...
1. not tangible; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, as incorporeal or immaterial things; impalpable.
You have perhaps misused the term, methinks.Also: 3. (of an asset or benefit) Not constituting or represented by a physical object and of a value not precisely measurable I think being able to sleep thru the night while the wife is breast feeding may very well fit the definition. Not a physical thing, and its value not precisely measurable, yet sleep is very much a benefit or asset. MP |
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« Reply #37 on: June 21, 2011, 09:58:52 AM » |
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MP hit it pretty much on the head... There's also the: not definite or clear to the mind: intangible arguments. So, I stand by my usage of the word intangible in this situation... And yeah... The OFFICIAL benefits of breast feeding are mother/baby bonding and greater health for the baby(babies) and easy calorie burn for the mom. A "not definite or clear to the mind" benefit would be that the dad can't breast feed, so there's no need for the dad to wake up in the middle of the night for feedings. Or, from an answers.com explanation: From BusinessDictionary.com: Subjective benefits that cannot be measured in monetary terms. |
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Triplets/breast feeding...A certain Douglas Adams character and/or Sci-fi film set on Mars keeps popping into my head...but I won't mention who out loud...Mrs. Serk would kick my ass! And we know it's not true anyway as Serk only has two hands...  |
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