Ottoman becomes OttoDad

[Ottoman Empire]

Hi guys, sorry I've not been around this past week and a bit (I had not forgotten you all) - I've been a bit busy because ...

My daughter, Thandie Sophia was born at 05:16hrs on Wednesday 23rd November 2011. So as you can imagine, it's been a bit busy and hectic in 'Casa Del Otto' of late. I even missed the end of the Bears game due to a nappy change last week, lol

We chose 'Thandie' partly as it it a Zulu name meaning 'loved one'; there is more to the story of the name of course, but I will not bore you all with it - but it has nothing to do with Ms Newton is all I will say.

Anyway, I will have to ask forgiveness for the creation of this thread, I'm a little excited that's all

Go Raiders!

[R8RMR]

Congratulations!

Where else would you announce, the arrival of another Raiders fan in the making? 

Now the hard work and the fun begins.

Live long and prosper!

[Raiders 80]

Congratulations.

[the watchman]

Congratulations mate

[Ottoman Empire]

Thanks for the replies guys - much appreciated.

Not sure little Thandie is a Raiders fan in the making though - she has screamed her head off two weeks in a row now whilst I'm watching the game.

[Gazzara]

Congratulations mate, that's great news.  Regarding her being a potential fan and screaming during Raiders games, don't we all do that?  She's just doing it louder than most

[R8RMR]

Congratulations mate, that's great news.  Regarding her being a potential fan and screaming during Raiders games, don't we all do that?  She's just doing it louder than most

Precisely what I was thinking! 

[Ottoman Empire]

Congratulations mate, that's great news.  Regarding her being a potential fan and screaming during Raiders games, don't we all do that?  She's just doing it louder than most

Thanks mate. Re' the screaming - you may well have a point. lol

[Ottoman Empire]

Just thought I would use this thread to give you guys an update (seems the most suitable place). Thanks guys for all of your support - much appreciated.

Our little girl is back home now and recovering well.  Everything is going to be okay.  The Op was done with 'key-hole' surgery, so only 3 small scars.

She had a condition called 'Pyloric stenosis' which prevents food being passed from the stomach into the duodenum. This results in projectile vomiting (lots of it). It's a nasty little condition. I thought I would post a link below  if you want to have a read. If you have a baby, or know someone that does, and they start projectile vomiting - it could well be this. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyloric_stenosis

I have to give a lot of praise to the Doctors and Nurses  at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford - they were brilliant, just brilliant.

Once again guys, thanks for your concern and support.

[Raiders 80]

Good news on your daughter ottoman.

[R8RMR]

Thanks for the update Otto. With the op completed you and your wife can hopepully look forward to more of the joys of parenthood rather than the anguish.

[MWR]

Let me also congratulate you although I am also late for the party. Very nice news indeed.

[the watchman]

I see promisels has the same avatar as Lincoln75