Not been around for a while - the reason

[Hollowman]

Just like to say hello to my friends here on the forum with my 2000th post.

I have been away from the forum for a while as some of you have noticed, so I thought I should show you why. Below are some photos of my beautiful son Vincent. He arrived 6 weeks early back in November 18th last year. My wife is a Filipina and lives in the Philippines in our house there. She was due on Christmas day, but after a small fall early in November she was suddenly rushed into hospital with bad stomach pains and bleeding. She was immediately taken for an emergency caesarian and Vincent arrived. He was put into an incubator where he stayed for 2 weeks.
I was in the UK at this time and got on the first available plane to Phils. Luckily both my wife and Vincent were ok when I got there, but it was very worrying as lines of communication suddenly stopped as no one had my phone number!!
I was able to stay in Phils for 2 months so I could look after my wife and our son and bond with him. It has been such a wonderful experience, I think anyone who has become a father for the first time will know exactly what I mean.
My little Vincent is now just over 4 months old and growing fast. I am going back to Phils at the end of April for several weeks so cannot wait for that.
The photos range from new born to the present. I hope you enjoy the photos,

regards
Steve (aka Hollowman)


http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg188/Discusboy123/Vincent/v8.jpg


http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg188/Discusboy123/Vincent/v5.jpg

The first time I held him
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg188/Discusboy123/Vincent/DSC06038.jpg

The first time my wife held him
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg188/Discusboy123/Vincent/DSC06051.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg188/Discusboy123/Vincent/DSC06230.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg188/Discusboy123/Vincent/DSC06224.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg188/Discusboy123/Vincent/DSC06316.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg188/Discusboy123/Vincent/VincentandJeco.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg188/Discusboy123/Vincent/image-1328350542-V.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg188/Discusboy123/Vincent/image-1330123464-V-1.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg188/Discusboy123/Vincent/image-1330123371-V-1.jpg

[ILLUSN]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

[Hooked]

Congratulations!..... Enjoy! : )

[BigDaddyAdo]

Congrats mate. ;)

[Mattzilla]

congrats mate! i'm in the same boat you are. amazing how little time you have left for fish when you have a son to play with

[ILLUSN]

congrats mate! i'm in the same boat you are. amazing how little time you have left for fish when you have a son to play with

LOL wait till you have 2

[Hollowman]

Thanks guys,

Congrats to you also Matt, it is really life changing. As for having another Jothy.... I'm working on it :wink: :lol:

Steve

[swifto]

congrats mate! i'm in the same boat you are. amazing how little time you have left for fish when you have a son to play with

LOL wait till you have 2

I've got 2 they're 3,5 and one on the way.I wouldn't swap it for anything.Good Luck and 2 is better than 1.And 3 I guess I need a bigger bottle of jack danials. :twisted:

[Merrilyn]

Congratulations Steve. He's gorgeous, and looks so much like you. Glad to hear all is well now, and he is thriving. :P

[rburrowes]

Congrats mate, all the best :)

[Nev]

Congrats, great pics.
Scary looking bloke in pics 3 & 5, I'd keep him away from the ankle biter. ;-)

[Hollowman]

Congrats, great pics.
Scary looking bloke in pics 3 & 5, I'd keep him away from the ankle biter. ;-)
:lol: :lol: Thanks Nev

[Nev]

Congrats again.
The real scary part is how fast they grow. He'll be at school before you know it and then suddenly you'll be getting told how much taller than you he is - by him!
Enjoy the ride :-)

[Exotic Aquatic]

CONGRATS He's beautiful!!! Our little girl is 17 months now, and my lovely wife is already wanting more!!!

We'll see how we go.

Wishing you and your family nothing but success and happiness.

Much Love
All @ EA

[Hollowman]

Thanks Nev and E.A.

I am off to Phils in 2 weeks to be with them again, I cant wait. We would love a little girl next, but we'll wait and see. It is amazing being a Dad. :D

[feu follet]

Too cute.

[Hollowman]

Just an update, I have been away too long. My family has grown a little. My first son now 4 1/2 my daughter 3 and my youngest son now 1 yr 4 months. I will be back to talk fish soon, I miss my discus.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg188/Discusboy123/image_zps6fteeu1x.jpeg