New 1/1 scale project. Not model related
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Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 01:30 PM UTC
This is what happens when you come back from a combat deployment.
This is the first photograph of the new addition to my family. My wife was 9 weeks at the time this sonogram was done.
The baby is the light colored blob on the left side in the dark area. The light circle to the left of the light colored blob is the yoke sack that the fetus feeds off of until the umbilical connection develops.
I am excited but nervous all at the same time. My 16 years in the Army has prepared me for almost everything but being a father. Is there a TM or FM for fatherhood? :-)
I know some of you aren't interested but I wanted to share this exciting news with my Armorama family.
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Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 01:35 PM UTC
No, no TM - we all write one along the way!
Congratulations!
Gunnie
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Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 01:39 PM UTC
Hey Congrats on that man! Enjoy it. I was too young and scared when my first and only was born and I didn't go through alot of the "fun" stuff!
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Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 02:10 PM UTC
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Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 02:39 PM UTC
Way to go mate, BIG congratulations, im sure you'll make a Fine Father, now then, why not use time productivly, when mummy talks to the baby while its still in her whoom, get her to read Shep Paine books to the lil' one instead :-) :-) :-)
hey you can never start at em too young!
cheers
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Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 02:47 PM UTC
congrats to you and your wife mate.
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Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 03:01 PM UTC
Congratulations Brent..... !!!
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Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 03:25 PM UTC
Isn't it a wonderful feeling?
If you think this is intense, wait till the first time you connect with your baby. My son was about 8 weeks old and I was taking him out of his crib. He looked right into my eyes. He's 33 now and I can still close my eyes and see that look. I wouldn't trade that memory for anything in the world.
I wish that for you Brent.
God bless you and your family.
Chuck
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Posted: Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 03:43 PM UTC
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I am excited but nervous all at the same time. My 16 years in the Army has prepared me for almost everything but being a father. Is there a TM or FM for fatherhood? :-)
Congratulations Brent....you'll both find it to be a wonderful experience. In response to your question above....I've always found the Bible provides the best example of what a Father should be.
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Posted: Friday, January 21, 2005 - 02:22 AM UTC
Congrats to you both i have 2 sons and i have the ultra sound images framed i used to keep them in my office a constant reminder of what a miricle new life is .
Cheers Chris
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Cheers Chris
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Posted: Friday, January 21, 2005 - 02:29 AM UTC
Congrats, Brent! Best of luck along the way and let us know when it's finally off the "workbench"!
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Posted: Friday, January 21, 2005 - 02:39 AM UTC
Hi Brent!!
I just want to give congratulations to You and your Wife!
This "building" project is going to be long, but very rewarding, you'll see!!
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Posted: Friday, January 21, 2005 - 02:43 AM UTC
Congrats, Sgt. Sauer! Also, glad you have returned to us safe!
Cheers,
BT
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Posted: Friday, January 21, 2005 - 03:20 AM UTC
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Is there a TM or FM for fatherhood? :-)
Hmm not really a manual, but you'll need all the help...
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-0764554182.htmlKris
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Posted: Friday, January 21, 2005 - 03:41 AM UTC
Ooooooooh! now you have gone and done it,the Genie is out of the bottle,wait till you hear Doh! you dont understand me and all that stuff,get the medics ready,and boy will you deserve those medals :-)
Arthur
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Posted: Friday, January 21, 2005 - 03:55 AM UTC
Congratulations to you and your wife.
On the workbench:
MPC: 1972 Pontiac GTO
Revell: 1965 Mustang
Verlinden 120mm guard of the marine.
Revell: 2010 Camaro
Monogram: 1931 Rolls Royce
Italeri: LVT2 Amtrac
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Posted: Friday, January 21, 2005 - 04:07 AM UTC
congratulations,
Greetz Rob!
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Posted: Friday, January 21, 2005 - 05:26 AM UTC
prepare yourself for very little time for very little time for modelling man
cangratulations
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Posted: Friday, January 21, 2005 - 07:24 AM UTC
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 11:17 AM UTC
Congrats Sarge!
TM to be written along the way from here on out.
People/kids will never be perfect so do what you and the mom think is right and good for them.You're gonna screw up but that's OK,'cause you're learning too!
You will be great,have fun!
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 12:37 PM UTC
I remember it like it was yesterday. (Actually 7 years ago)
No manual prepares you for what will be the toughest job you will ever love.
All the best -
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