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Centerfield Oct 30 2006 09:01 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Oct 30 2006 09:02 AM

We are expecting our second around Opening Day, 2007. At 12 weeks, the technician told us definitively that it was a boy. At 16 weeks, the doctor swore it's a girl. So we have no idea what to expect. Whatever it is, we'll be happy. Ryan is tougher to read. We may have to sign him to an extension or something because he's been dropping hints about demanding a trade.

Johnny Dickshot Oct 30 2006 09:01 AM

wham. Congrats!

ScarletKnight41 Oct 30 2006 09:27 AM

Mazel Tov CF to you and your growing team :)

Benjamin Grimm Oct 30 2006 09:33 AM

Wow! Congratulations!

Edgy DC Oct 30 2006 09:38 AM

First child gets swanky birthdays at Korean banquet halls. Second child gets Chuck-E Cheese. Congrratualtions.

metirish Oct 30 2006 09:39 AM

Big congrats.

Benjamin Grimm Oct 30 2006 09:44 AM

Just make sure you don't get the roster above 40 people until after August 31.

MFS62 Oct 30 2006 09:47 AM Re: Expanding the Roster

Centerfield wrote: Ryan is tougher to read. We may have to sign him to an extension or something because he's been dropping hints about demanding a trade. Is his agent Scott Boras? Anyhow, congrats, CF. We expect an update when you know for sure. Later

Valadius Oct 30 2006 09:51 AM

Congrats!

Willets Point Oct 30 2006 11:18 AM

Congrats! I'm falling way behind in the baby brigade.

Edgy DC Oct 30 2006 11:32 AM

I know! Tell me about it. it's like I was deprived of my picks for the first few rounds.

Rockin' Doc Oct 30 2006 09:12 PM

Congratulations to team Centerfield.

cooby Oct 30 2006 09:18 PM

Congratulations CF

TransMonk Oct 30 2006 09:32 PM

Excellent, CF! The best to you and your family.

Kong76 Oct 31 2006 07:24 AM

YSG: >>>>Just make sure you don't get the roster above 40 people until after August 31.<<< And we know he's capable after what he did in Croatia. Congrats, CF.

ScarletKnight41 Oct 31 2006 07:33 AM

Latvia. It was Latvia.

soupcan Nov 02 2006 07:31 AM

Excellent job, well done! Congratulations.

Willets Point Nov 02 2006 07:59 AM

ScarletKnight41 wrote: Latvia. It was Latvia. He started with Latvia, but what he did in Croatia...oh my!

sharpie Nov 02 2006 10:12 AM

Congrats. Two is double the fun.

MFS62 Nov 02 2006 10:16 AM

soupcan wrote: Excellent job, well done! You were watching? Later

Elster88 Nov 02 2006 06:25 PM

Congrats.

patona314 Nov 06 2006 01:20 PM

Edgy DC wrote: First child gets swanky birthdays at Korean banquet halls. Second child gets Chuck-E Cheese. Congrratualtions. ain't that the truth. the second one grows up and starts asking why there so few pictures of him/her.

Centerfield Nov 16 2006 03:11 PM

Girl!

ScarletKnight41 Nov 16 2006 05:56 PM

Yea! I get to buy one of those cute little Mets baby dresses!

DocTee Nov 16 2006 06:22 PM

Congratulations! As the father of two daughters, I can tell you they are the best!

MFS62 Nov 16 2006 07:48 PM

DocTee wrote: Congratulations! As the father of two daughters, I can tell you they are the best! Ditto. Mazel tov. Later

Rockin' Doc Nov 18 2006 08:48 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Nov 19 2006 08:26 PM

Congratulations! I hope both Mrs. CF and daughter (to be) are doing well. My wife and I are fortunate to have a son that was followed by a daughter. I hope your children bring as much joy to your lives as ours have to my wife and I. Edited to reflect expected daughter, not yet arrived. I initially jumped the gun a little bit on the future CFer.

Johnny Dickshot Nov 19 2006 08:05 PM

Centerfield wrote: Girl! That was fast.

Frayed Knot Nov 19 2006 08:25 PM

]Ryan is tougher to read. We may have to sign him to an extension or something because he's been dropping hints about demanding a trade When my sister was pregnant with her 2nd she asked her doctor how her son (then not quite 3, I believe) would be expected to feel about the arrival of a new baby. The doctor's reply was; "About the same as you'd feel if your husband suddenly brought home a new wife"

Centerfield Jan 24 2007 11:16 AM

Unfortunately, I have some bad news. Last Friday morning my wife had to have an emergency C-section because our baby was in distress. Miranda was born on January 19, 2007 at 7:09 a.m. She was 11 weeks early. My wife is bouncing back nicely. She is so strong the doctors allowed her to come home after 2 days rather than the requisite 3 day stay. Miranda wasn't quite so fortunate. On Saturday, after a courageous 36 hour fight, she died from many complications. She had a lot of spirit, her mother's eyes and her father's curly hair. We told her she would be moving on to a better place and despite her youth, she gave us the impression that she understood. Before she left, she promised she would save us good seats until we could be with her again…right along the third base line where her daddy likes them. My wife and I had some time to prepare and are at peace with what has happened. The good news is that the doctors say this will have no effect on my wife for any future pregnancies. Much to our surprise, we seem to be holding up ok, and are determined to bounce back from this stronger than ever.

Edgy DC Jan 24 2007 11:19 AM

I'm terribly sorry.

Benjamin Grimm Jan 24 2007 11:21 AM

Oh my gosh, CF. My sympathies as well.

metirish Jan 24 2007 11:29 AM

CF,I am so sorry for your loss,I really am at a loss as to what to say....but I will be wishing your wife a speedy recovery and wish you both the best for the future...stay strong.

seawolf17 Jan 24 2007 11:36 AM

CF, my condolences to you and your family.

Johnny Dickshot Jan 24 2007 12:23 PM

Deepest sympathies, CF.

ScarletKnight41 Jan 24 2007 12:50 PM

My condolences CF.

Methead Jan 24 2007 01:14 PM

Sorry to hear that, CF... my condolences.

DocTee Jan 24 2007 03:09 PM

You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kong76 Jan 24 2007 03:27 PM

Condolences, CF

cooby Jan 24 2007 03:33 PM

CF I am so sorry. What a sweet eulogy from her daddy...

MFS62 Jan 24 2007 07:06 PM

My thoughts and prayers to you and your family, CF. Later

metsmarathon Jan 24 2007 08:40 PM

cf, i am so sorry for your loss.

Rockin' Doc Jan 24 2007 09:50 PM

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult times.

Gwreck Jan 25 2007 12:06 AM

Thinking good thoughts for you, CF.

soupcan Jan 25 2007 07:37 AM

So sorry for your loss, my sympathies to you and your family.

Centerfield Jan 25 2007 09:05 AM

Thank you guys. My wife and I have been genuinely touched by the outpouring of support we've received. Everyone has been so thoughtful we have never felt alone throughout any of this process. One of my buddies, a big weightlifter from college, went as far as to offer to come down from Boston and cook and clean for my wife. The thought of my meathead buddy sweeping in an apron was enough to make us laugh even in times like this. I'll be honest, after things had settled down a bit, I dreaded the thought of breaking the news to people...having to have this conversation. But surprisingly, I've found that talking about it has been therapeutic...and it has helped us heal. I've also found that everyone has a story...everyone has had some hardship. Seeing the way our friends bounced back from those hardships has been encouraging and given us hope. Although she was with us only a short time, I wanted to make sure she was given her due. She received a name, a birth certificate, an outfit, a hat and a stuffed animal. We also picked out a memento that my wife will wear so that part of Miranda can be with us always. That being said, since she is no longer with us, we are looking to the future and looking to get back to normal. We are grateful to have a beautiful and healthy son, we are grateful for our friends and family who have shown so much love, and we are grateful that my wife is healthy and able to have more children should it be in the cards for us.

sharpie Jan 25 2007 11:43 AM

Just read this. So so sorry to hear about this, CF.

Vic Sage Jan 25 2007 02:35 PM

the loss of a child... its the most devastating personal tragedy i can think of. I'm so glad to hear you're bearing up under the strain. I'm going to go home and hug my kids.

ScarletKnight41 Jan 25 2007 02:42 PM

It sounds like you guys have your focus in the right places. Know that we're all here for you.

Willets Point Jan 25 2007 02:57 PM

I didn't post anything earlier because I didn't know what to say, but after reading CF's most recent post I feel ashamed because it was infinitely more difficult for him to post anything the first place. I'm very sorry for your loss and sorry I did not say so earlier.

HahnSolo Jan 26 2007 10:29 AM

I just read this. Such a tragedy. I wish I could express how truly sorry I feel. I find how you are handling this to be a true inspiration, CF.

Elster88 Jan 26 2007 12:47 PM

My condoloences to you and your family, CF.

A Boy Named Seo Jan 26 2007 01:18 PM

I just saw this, too. My deepest sympathies to you and your family, CF. Sending lots of good thoughts your way from CA.

OlerudOwned Jan 26 2007 09:40 PM

CF, glad you guys are holding up all right. Most sincere condolences to you and your wife.