Looks like I am a grampa

Dave from MN · Jan 18, 2012

I havent said anything on here, because, well , you never know,but daughter and her fiance were due to have a baby feb 29th. He had to spend this week in Grandforks ND to train another mechanic in at that shop(they live here in central MN, so the daughter decided to go with him for a little R&R. Well, she was sitting in the hotel room watching a show last night and her water broke, called me in a panic(first child-way to early-he was at the shop). Thankfully we 1 relative that just happened to live 5 minutes from the hotel, fiance was 15 minutes away. I couldnt leave but the wife and sons took off from here about 10 minutes after she called, I couldnt leave because of the poultry operation,by the time they got there at 1a.m. my grandson was here. 5lbs 7 oz, sounds like he is strong but has to spend some time in the NICU. Praying he will be fine. Of all things he decided he wanted to come early, in North Dakota, on the coldest night of the year so far.

M Nut · Jan 18, 2012

Hey, congratulations Dave! You'll make that little guy an excellent grandfather. We will sure keep him in our prayers while he gets stronger and ready to leave the hospital and head out to grandpa's farm.

Anonymous-0 · Jan 18, 2012

You's officially old now..... Congrats!!!! Now, look at that pinkstuff on your seeds and see if it's causing your sickness.... Want you to be around to get the grandkids a pony or 5.....

Wayne in MN · Jan 18, 2012

Congratulations! I was born in ND also; early April snowstorm didn't let Dad get to see me for several days. That was back when mothers stayed in the hospital for many days. I think the bill was less than $50. for everything.

Goose · Jan 18, 2012

A distant cousin of mine, and a dear friend of my wife and I, was born in the back seat of a car stuck in a snow bank out in the country, trying to get to the hospital in a snowstorm. She survived, obviously.

And that was before cell phones and other modern communication. Her parents had called the hospital to let them know they were leaving home, and when they didn't arrive at the hospital at the expected time, the hospital sent a crew to look for them.

Goose · Jan 18, 2012

Congratulations, by the way!!

TonyIN · Jan 18, 2012

Congrats!
Our first was same way - water broke 6 weeks early. He came out right around 5lbs too. Spent about 10 days in the NICU - was forgetting to breathe. Scared the cr*p out of me, but from what I understand that breathing issue is "normal for one that early."
He"s 14 now. No issues other than being a teenager.
Enjoy!

Tony

in-too-deep · Jan 18, 2012

Congratulations Dave! That's fantastic news. Made my morning! Tell Lynn and the boys they're welcome to stop by here on their way home. Now you gotta start shopping for a tractor for the little guy!

Vito · Jan 18, 2012

Congratulations!

Vito

Alont · Jan 18, 2012

Congratulations

come and join all the other Grandpa"s

Alont

Jim in Ma. · Jan 18, 2012

Congrats.
FYI - My second Son was just over 3 lbs. when born. Now he is the bigest one. So you never know.

Gun guru · Jan 18, 2012

That is great.

My son was 6 lbs. 1 oz. when born. He was in NICU for 7 days, observation mostly cause he was 5 weeks early. But he is healthy, Tall and slim like me, he turns 11 next month.

I saw a bumper sticker a while back
"Be careful accidents cause people"

snoopnc · Jan 18, 2012

DAVE...From what you've posted, that NICU stay is a normal protocol...just until the youngster gets everything lined out and sure everything is functioning A-OK. My wife...a NICU nurse of over 35 years...says the 5 lb. 7 oz. weight is very good weight for that gestational age.

He'll be ready for that first tractor ride when the weather warms a bit.

Conrats....Rick

James Williams · Jan 18, 2012

My grandson was born as a pre-me at 4lbs,He now plays basket ball and wears 13 size shoes,and 17 years old.These hospitials do this every day.There were twins in the hospital when he was born that weighted 1 lb apeice,with no problem of survial

jiim

evilboweivel · Jan 18, 2012

congrats to all

James Howell · Jan 18, 2012

Congratulations to you and your family on the new baby boy.

Hope all are doing well.

Bob in SD · Jan 18, 2012

No issues other than being a teenager

Let me know if you find a cure for that one! Congrats Grampa -- enjoy spoiling the new one!

barnE · Jan 18, 2012

Congratulations, Grandpa. Hope the new baby is doing well. Praying to this effect. Dave

donjr · Jan 18, 2012

Welcome to the 'Old F@rts', Dave. Got one running around here right now terrifying the dogs---

oldtanker · Jan 18, 2012

Congrats man! Now here is the best way to handle this.......spoil him rotten then send him home!

Wait why am I saying congrats to you? Congrats to your daughter and future SIL....

Rick

Paul from MI · Jan 18, 2012

Gonna have to spend the weekend watching two of ours while theprents vacation. Nothing better for me, but I'm sure glad when they go to bed!

ihman73 · Jan 18, 2012

Congrats! My wife is due with our 2nd girl March 8th hopefully everything goes well like our first. Sounds like everybody's going to be fine and that's all that matters.

Bob D. (La) · Jan 19, 2012

Congratulation Dave. Being Grampa is so much fun. It should be the first thing we enjoy. Then, we would be ready for our own kids. LOL

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