OT: I'm pretty much freaking out right now...

War Stoops · Post by **War Stoops** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:39 am

Little War Stoops (our first) is due in less than 24 hours. He's breech so they are going to try an external version at 6:00 AM Monday. If that works, we'll go straight to inducement. If not, we'll go straight to C-section.

For nine months I've gone through periodic phases of excitement, stress, joy, and utter terror. Right now, it's terror. Starting tomorrow, my needs are secondary and I so hope I don't screw things up.

So send some good karma my way and say a little prayer if that's your thing. Hopefully, I'll be back soon with good news.

While I'm at it, thanks for six-plus years of virtual friendship. You guys are fucking awesome...even you Trixie.

Left Seater · Post by **Left Seater** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 1:42 am

I will say a few words tonight and tomorrow for you guys.

MiketheangrydrunkenCUfan · Mon Feb 20, 2006 4:00 am

You're in my thoughts, man. I'm sending mad Buffalo karma your way. Hope everything works out OK.

Harvdog · Post by **Harvdog** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 4:14 am

Best wishes. It is the most amazing thing that you will ever do. Parayer and all the karma are headed your way.

RedHerring · Post by **RedHerring** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 4:19 am

You got it Chief, a couple Hail Mary's and the invocation of every Mick Saint that ever was, in other words the works...Just keep your head and let your wife feed off of your strength. You can do this, just don't name the tyke Barry or Bud...

socal · Post by **socal** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 4:22 am

Thoughts and prayers, WS.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 5:37 am

Best of luck, Stoopsie. Yinz is good people.

The Seer · Post by **The Seer** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 5:59 am

My sister was born breech; that was in the prehistoric times of 1952....

You have absolutely nothing to worry about...congratulations in advance...

If the kid is absolutely gorgeous, let me know, I'll send at least a dime a month child support...

:wink:

Moby Dick · Post by **Moby Dick** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 7:54 am

grats man..everything will be fine...good karma your way anyhow!

found out about 2 1/2 weeks ago our first is on our way ..(that's the good news)

bad news? IT'S DUE OCTOBER 7th!!!!

Terry in Crapchester · Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:12 pm

Good luck.

Killian · Post by **Killian** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:52 pm

Good luck with everything.

SunCoastSooner · Post by **SunCoastSooner** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 3:18 pm

Good luck and payers man.

WolverineSteve · Post by **WolverineSteve** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 3:55 pm

Hope all is well. Rack Jr. WS!!

Legacy5.5 · Post by **Legacy5.5** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 5:02 pm

Good luck my man, your life will never be the same. In a good way.

PrimeX · Post by **PrimeX** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 5:21 pm

Good luck with the filming tonight, Killian.

L45B · Post by **L45B** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 5:31 pm

Good luck, Stoopsie.

indyfrisco · Post by **indyfrisco** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:06 pm

Good luck, WS. I can still remember every second from my boy's birth. Greatest feeling ever when that Dr. hands you your child.

Cornhusker · Post by **Cornhusker** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:41 pm

Karma has been officially issued from Nebraskaland .
Best wishes to you, your better half, and the new little Soon Dog.

Aggie Gal · Post by **Aggie Gal** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 7:52 pm

Best regards from San Antonio.

peter dragon · Post by **peter dragon** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 8:32 pm

t's and p's!

and I like what red herring said. dont freak out the wife. she will feed off your strength.

SoCalTrjn · Post by **SoCalTrjn** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:44 pm

name him Matt.

J/K congrats on the lil guy

King Crimson · Post by **King Crimson** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:24 pm

all the best.

Nolesy · Post by **Nolesy** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:32 pm

Fear, joy, excitment,... yep your on the path. Hang tough for mom, and try not to freak her with your emotions. Thoughts and prayers.
dITTO ON HOLDING YOUR KID AFTER SEEING HIM FOR THE FIRST TIME. Nothing compares.

the_ouskull · Post by **the_ouskull** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 12:28 am

Good luck, Stoopsie... You'll be alright. Just try to get some sleep whenever you can. Like April. :D

the_ouskull

Laxplayer · Post by **Laxplayer** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 3:23 am

Best of luck. I remember each of my 4 like they were yesterday. It's the greatest. I just became an uncle again 2 weeks ago.

Vito Corleone · Post by **Vito Corleone** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 5:54 am

You got love prayers and karma from Minneapolis MN.

keep us posted

At Large · Post by **At Large** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 12:59 pm

What they said! Good luck.

Harvdog · Post by **Harvdog** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 1:24 pm

Moby Dick wrote:grats man..everything will be fine...good karma your way anyhow!

found out about 2 1/2 weeks ago our first is on our way ..(that's the good news)

bad news? IT'S DUE OCTOBER 7th!!!!

At least you will have 1 reason to celebrate. :wink:

War Stoops · Post by **War Stoops** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 5:19 pm

Little War Stoops

Born: 2/20/06 at 12:36 PM
Weight: 6 pounds, 13 ounces
Length: 19.5 inches
Hair: Long, blond & curly
Eyes: Mostly closed but blue when open
Handsome Scale (1 to 10): Infinity
Mom & Dad: Smitten (and tired)

Thanks so much for the kind thoughts. Everything went as well as possible. All I can say about the kid is, WOW. This is what life's all about.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 5:26 pm

WAR War Stoops and family!

Nolesy · Post by **Nolesy** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 6:48 pm

Congrats mrs. stoopsie.

All babies eyes are blue for about a year. Those lil peepers won't really open for 3-4 days.

Did you gry like a lil bitch when you first saw him? I know i did.

Harvdog · Post by **Harvdog** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:18 pm

Awesome. I remember it like it was yesterday. There is no feeling like it in the world. It was the most emotional thing I have ever been through. I cried more than he did.

Aggie Gal · Post by **Aggie Gal** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:31 pm

EXCELLENT NEWS!

I look forward to the day when I have the child that Drunk Mike will name!

By the way, I plan on screaming from the moment of conception, through the gestation period, up until the christening.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:49 pm

indyfrisco · Post by **indyfrisco** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:12 pm

War Stoops wrote:Little War Stoops

Born: 2/20/06 at 12:36 PM
Weight: 6 pounds, 13 ounces
Length: 19.5 inches
Hair: Long, blond & curly
Eyes: Mostly closed but blue when open
Handsome Scale (1 to 10): Infinity
Mom & Dad: Smitten (and tired)

Thanks so much for the kind thoughts. Everything went as well as possible. All I can say about the kid is, WOW. This is what life's all about.

What? Not giving up the name?

- RTS

Congrats. Hope he doesn't get colic. My boy has had a double ear infection, nasal and throat congestion and 101+ temp for 5 days now. Up until 5 days ago, the most he cried in a day total was maybe 15 minutes and he's 5 months old. He's cried for 5 days straight...even while he sleeps. ZombieFrisco is me. (I know...I'm a downer)

indyfrisco · Post by **indyfrisco** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 5:33 pm

P.S. I know there are some here with MUCH worse problems that what I've had for 5 days with my kid. Not trying to be dramatic here.

Nolesy · Post by **Nolesy** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 6:44 pm

IndyFrisco wrote:P.S. I know there are some here with MUCH worse problems that what I've had for 5 days with my kid. Not trying to be dramatic here.

You will come to learn grass hopper that if you are doing it right as a parent, there is no larger drama than your child suffering.

indyfrisco · Post by **indyfrisco** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:29 pm

Trust me, I know. Until 5 days ago, he never really fussed at all. Seeing him suffer like this and constantly crying knowing there is nothing I can do about it kills me. What hurts the most is when he is cying and looking right into your eyes with that "Why can't you make this stop?" look. I hate it.

RedHerring · Post by **RedHerring** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 4:51 am

Big time Congrats Stoops!!! I hope mom is healing up OK..

Now you can start the sports indoctrination process by popping in old game tapes. :wink: Just make sure that your babysitters are sooner fans. I made the mistake of letting my sister babysit my oldest( 8 ) . And now the seditious little ingrate wants to go to a candyass nonfootball college(Creighton). Needless to say I gotta plan a full metal jacket style blanket party for the boy's next birthday party :D ..

Snake · Post by **Snake** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:50 am

Congrats............rumor has it Bob Stoops was demanding to see the little fella and give him a tour of the campus........Boomer Sooner 2024..............