New baby - Joseph Dibben

[chris-uk]

I know there's a few of you that have been waiting for this. If you were expecting a photo of a garter.... sorry, this is better. :)
http://www.thamnophis.com/thamphotos/data//734/medium/IMAG0368.jpg

Joseph was born today (5 September) at 12:37 BST and weighed in at 8lb 8.5oz. He didn't want to leave his mum, and was eventually born by emergency c-section - it isn't anything serious, but you may spot the bandaged hand in the photo, it's covering a cannula for IV antibiotics, which are just a precaution until they get test results. Char is recovering well and gets to sleep with our son tonight while I have to settle for catching up on sleep at home.

Someone recently told me that you can't have enough nappies (diapers)... We will see.

[Stefan-A]

Congratulations!

[-MARWOLAETH-]

Congratulations.It seems we have a new recruit for the garter army:)

[guidofatherof5]

Joseph is a good looking little scrub.
Congrats to Char for the good work.:D

[ProXimuS]

Aww! Congratulations to both of you:D

[thamneil]

Congratulations! What an adorable little baby boy! Are you going to start him on guppies? :D

[snake man]

Congratz :D

[ScimitarX]

congrats! :D

[Light of Dae]

Congratulations! What an adorable little baby boy! Are you going to start him on guppies? :D

I say start him on worms!

Congrats. Cute little guy. Good job Char, I do not envy the work you just did!

[i_heart_sneakie_snakes]

Precious :)

[katach]

Awww what a cutie! Congrats!!

[mikem]

Welcome to the world, Joseph! :)

[chris-uk]

I've just had an easy night compared to Char. Apparently he's a problem eater, but maybe we'll try formula instead of worms or guppies ;)
Thanks everyone, I'll pass on the congratulations to the two most wonderful people in the world in an hour or so when I go back to the hospital for the day.

[EasternGirl]

Congrats! Welcome to our forum family little Joseph! He is beautiful! Do you have his enclosure set up? Lol... I think that you will both make wonderful parents.

[kibakiba]

Congratulations Chris and Char. :)

[norcalj]

Congratulations! What an adorable little baby boy! Are you going to start him on guppies? :D


Haha... good one!:D

[chris-uk]

Congrats! Welcome to our forum family little Joseph! He is beautiful! Do you have his enclosure set up? Lol... I think that you will both make wonderful parents.

Funny you should ask about his enclosure. A certain irony dawned on me...
In hospital he is sleeping in a "plastic tub", and despite the mattress substrate and the cuddly bunny decoration it isn't what I'd call home (considering I don't like keeping my garters in a RUB). When he's home he has his nursery with a nice cot and changing table, and a Moses basket until he's big enough for the cot. He's happy enough sleeping in the plastic crib ghou,so maybe I could have saved a few quid and just got him a sturdy cardboard box to sleep in at home. :)

[ProXimuS]

A little different situation, but you know they say you buy a kid an expensive toy, and they want to play with the box:rolleyes:

[jitami]

Congratulations!!! Joseph is adorable!!! My oldest was born via emergency c-section and also had the IV's as a precaution while awaiting test results. Not a big deal... my kiddo is now 20 and healthy as a horse, always has been :)

[chris-uk]

A little different situation, but you know they say you buy a kid an expensive toy, and they want to play with the box:rolleyes:
That's okay. I'll buy him an expensive Lego set, I can take out the pieces and play with it, the Gruffajo can play with the box. :)

[-MARWOLAETH-]

My cousin used to sleep in a draw until she was about five lol

[SilasBannook]

Outstanding! Glad to hear mom and baby are doing well. Do you have family to help you both the first month? That was a lifesaver for us. Best wishes on this new journey. Someone new to share the garters with.... How exciting! Hopefully your existing brood won't be jealous. ;)

[tress29]

Belated congratulations! See what happens when you are lazy and don't check the forum!

[Dan72]

Congrats to you and your family.

[chris-uk]

Both of them are now home from hospital and Joseph has had his first few changes at home. He's eating really well and has put on 5.5oz in his first week (most babies loose weight initially). We have Char's mum with us until the weekend, so if he's having a bad night I can take turns with her (Char is recovering from the c-section and endometritis which gave us a scary moment on Friday so we're trying to let her sleep more now she doesn't have to get through the night feeds on her own).

[ProXimuS]

Glad they're home, and make sure mama gets lots of rest:)

[Mommy2many]

Congratulations!