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“The Mets have been in first place my whole life...

Centerfield Jul 21 2008 11:53 AM

...I think they’re going to go all the way.” She says to me this morning when I bring up the thin outfield and the injury-prone rotation. “This team?” I respond. “What, were you born yesterday?” “As a matter of fact, I was.” Stella was born on July 20, 2008 weighing 6 lbs, 5 oz. Both mother and baby are doing fine. Ryan, for the time being anyway, seems excited about his baby sister. Only dad is beat and could use a nap. For those that are new to this board, my wife had complications with her second pregnancy. Our first daughter Miranda was born in January of 2007, 11 weeks early, but died shortly after birth. Afterwards, we were flooded with an outpouring of support from our friends and family, including many people on this forum. I am thrilled to be able to share this happier time with all of you. Stella’s time in the womb was spotless, which is saying something considering the scrutiny she received all throughout. Multiple tests, constant monitoring, every precaution you can think of culminated in what the nurse called “the easiest delivery I’ve ever seen.” Immediately upon birth, Stella set records for largest number of people exhaling in unison and most thoughts and prayers received per pound.* (*Modern era, park adjusted) I started to tell her about all of the things we went through, and she interrupts me with one request: “Get me to Shea before she closes her doors forever.” A father’s work is never done.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 21 2008 11:57 AM

Wowie. Congrats!

TransMonk Jul 21 2008 11:57 AM

Congrats, CF! That is great news. Best wishes to you and your family!

AG/DC Jul 21 2008 11:58 AM

Benjamin Grimm Jul 21 2008 12:01 PM

That's GREAT! I'm very happy for you and your family.

Methead Jul 21 2008 12:02 PM

Excellent!

Gwreck Jul 21 2008 12:02 PM

Congrats!

A Boy Named Seo Jul 21 2008 12:05 PM

Wonderful news. Congratulations to you and your fam.

Vince Coleman Firecracker Jul 21 2008 12:07 PM

Congratulations!

Benjamin Grimm Jul 21 2008 12:10 PM

[quote="Stella":1coyjy07]“The Mets have been in first place my whole life..."[/quote:1coyjy07] Here's hoping she'll still be able to say that when she's 80.

themetfairy Jul 21 2008 12:27 PM

I can't wait to meet the little cutie :) Someone has to go into the archives and find CF's classic post about his son's birth in August 2005.

Kong76 Jul 21 2008 12:30 PM

Great news, congratulations! Looking at the projections, the cranepoolforum little league team will have a spot open at second in 2013. Get working on her footwork asap.

themetfairy Jul 21 2008 12:32 PM

[quote="themetfairy"] Someone has to go into the archives and find CF's classic post about his son's birth in August 2005.

Found it!

soupcan Jul 21 2008 12:46 PM

Congratulations to you and your wife - I wish you and your family all good things.

metirish Jul 21 2008 12:59 PM

Great news , very happy for you and the family.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 21 2008 03:04 PM

Wonderful, wonderful news! And that's one lucky baby!

MFS62 Jul 21 2008 04:40 PM

Mazel tov! The best of everything to the entire family. Later

Rockin' Doc Jul 21 2008 05:00 PM

I'm sure that baby Stella has Dad wrapped around her little finger already. Congratulations to the entire CF family.

metsmarathon Jul 21 2008 05:49 PM

nice work! happy baby to you!

seawolf17 Jul 21 2008 05:55 PM

That's phenomenal news. All the best to you and your family!

Valadius Jul 21 2008 07:31 PM

Congratulations!

Rockin' Doc Jul 21 2008 07:52 PM

The Mets request that CF and his wife keep having children since the team always wins in celebration of their birth.

Centerfield Jul 21 2008 08:46 PM

Thank you everyone. I will get to work on pictures.

soupcan Jul 21 2008 09:10 PM

When do you have that ceremony where the kid chooses his life path? Sorry if I'm getting that wrong - I remember you posting pictures of it when you did it for Ryan. Does the child have to be a particular age? Is it done for girls as well?

themetfairy Jul 21 2008 09:43 PM

CF was kind enough not only to send me some photos of his beautiful new daughter, but to give me permission to post them here. The little cutie - All swaddled up and ready for her closeup - In big brother's arms while Cousin Colin mugs for the camera - Getting a hug from big brother

dgwphotography Jul 22 2008 03:06 AM

Congratulations CF! what a great announcement!

AG/DC Jul 22 2008 05:38 AM

Sorry to the rest of you proud parents, but that may be the most perfectest baby ever.

Centerfield Jul 22 2008 08:16 AM

Thank you everyone. We're tired but also happier than we've ever been. Soup, that happens on the baby's first birthday. I assume it's done for girls too, but even if it isn't, we'll have one for her anyway.

Benjamin Grimm Jul 22 2008 08:21 AM

They have to choose their life's path on their first birthday??? Wow! I'm 45 and I don't know if I've settled on anything yet. Anyway, I have it on good authority that the thing to do is to go into "plastics."

themetfairy Jul 22 2008 08:23 AM

IIRC, Ryan chose a baseball as his path.

Centerfield Jul 22 2008 08:31 AM

Yup. http://archives.cranepoolforum.net/4300/f2_t4329.shtml The thread also features an appearance from Mini-Wolf.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 22 2008 08:37 AM

Plus the Jews in Iowa.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 22 2008 11:52 AM

What a beautiful family!!!!

seawolf17 Jul 22 2008 12:04 PM

I love this picture. Outstanding.

sharpie Jul 24 2008 09:52 AM

Just saw this. Wonderful news. Grats.

Fman99 Jul 25 2008 09:57 PM

[quote="AG/DC"]Sorry to the rest of you proud parents, but that may be the most perfectest baby ever.

If we lived in the South, sir, I would slap your face with a glove.

Here's a pic of my girl who just turned one last Saturday.



(Congrats to the CF family, by the way.)

AG/DC Jul 25 2008 09:59 PM Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Jul 25 2008 10:01 PM

Beautiful daughter. What's her name?

Fman99 Jul 25 2008 10:00 PM

[quote="AG/DC":1wvo99od]Beautiful daughter. What's her name?[/quote:1wvo99od] Isabel. (And thank you).

AG/DC Jul 25 2008 10:02 PM

Cool, do you pronounce that with the Castillian lisp?

Fman99 Jul 25 2008 10:09 PM

[quote="AG/DC":36hgo1i7]Cool, do you pronounce that with the Castillian lisp?[/quote:36hgo1i7] Nope. (I had to look that up. The CPF is always an educational experience). She goes by Iz, casually, as she was named for my late grandfather Isidore and that was his nickname as well.

themetfairy Jul 26 2008 04:36 AM

She's beautiful :)

Fman99 Jul 26 2008 08:24 AM

[quote="themetfairy":297mcpr4]She's beautiful :)[/quote:297mcpr4] Why thank you.

soupcan Jul 26 2008 09:09 AM

Well if we are having an 'adorable daughter contest', here's my entry... Just like her mom...

themetfairy Jul 26 2008 09:13 AM

This might go a way towards explaining why soup's family has trouble recognizing each other....

soupcan Jul 26 2008 09:51 AM

I'm just making your day lately aren't I?

AG/DC Jul 26 2008 09:57 AM

I don't know if I'd put that up publickly. It's just begging for a less-than-humorous visit from child welfare. 'Specially when you have a lawyer/enemy next door.

themetfairy Jul 26 2008 10:12 AM

[quote="soupcan":2z0of1f6]I'm just making your day lately aren't I?[/quote:2z0of1f6] Just bustin' your chops. She is a cutie. Although Edgy has a point about the authorities.

AG/DC Jul 26 2008 10:14 AM

And Fairy does have a point about her cutiepieness.

soupcan Jul 26 2008 11:23 AM

I appreciate the concern, but I'm not worried. (Psssssst - she wasn't really drinking the beer....)

themetfairy Jul 26 2008 11:27 AM

[quote="soupcan":59t0wly0]I appreciate the concern, but I'm not worried. (Psssssst - she wasn't really drinking the beer....)[/quote:59t0wly0] Dear lord - she isn't up to tequila already?!?!?!?!