What a NIGHT..I'm a new DAD!!!!!

**Jeff Trail** · 10-11-2001, 03:36 PM

Got a new "lab helper" this morning at 4:30 AM 7 lbs.5 ounces 20 inches and came out screaming!! LOL

Mom and baby are fine and hope to get pictures posted... right now I'm to tired...went to the hospital last night at 10 PM popped out at 4:30 stuck around till 9:30 and was relieved by two sets of VERY excited grandparents..came to the lab and now back to the hospital... sheesh am I worn out BUT HAPPPPPPY :-)

BTW the new "lab rats" name is Lauren Ellen Trail :-) ..hey it's my first and daddy's little girl is going to be spoiled rotten..

Just thought I would share the news..who needs the web, all you guys if you stuck your head out the window probably heard me yelling this morning at 4:30 am LOL

Jeff "proud father of both a great wife and a beautiful baby girl" Trail

**Steve Machol** · 10-11-2001, 03:52 PM

Congratulations Jeff! What great news! :) Being a Dad (or Mom) is probably the most satisfying feeling in the world. You're gonna love it!

**Judy Canty** · 10-11-2001, 04:06 PM

Congratulations, Jeff! My three have been the source of much joy, a little trepidation and more than a few gray hairs, but I wouldn't trade any of them back in....

**stephanie** · 10-11-2001, 04:22 PM

So that was YOU I heard this morning huh Jeff??? CONGRATULATIONS!! Lauren is a beautiful name. I am so happy for you Jeff...do her a favor Keep her out of this business!! Just kidding I love it even though it drives me crazy at times. Best of luck to you and mommy and the little one!!

Steph

**Joann Raytar** · 10-11-2001, 07:17 PM

Congratulations Dad !!!
:cheers:

**Texas Ranger** · 10-11-2001, 07:54 PM

Jeff, Congrats on the great job!!! I guess that's what all that lightning was about a 4 this morning! ha ha God Bless you and your growing family! Al.

**Cindy Hamlin** · 10-11-2001, 08:07 PM

Jeff,
PLease remember this phrase and use it often:

"Why yes Lauren dear you can have that!"

She will make you proud!:D

~Cindy

P.S. Just for laughs, ask your wife immediately when will we get started on a brother!

**Diane** · 10-12-2001, 08:22 AM

:) Congratulations Jeff. Best wishes to you, your wife and Lauren. I can only guess that she will be the little princess. Remember that girls like things their way, and you will be a happy father.
She will be the source of much joy in your life and many tears as well.

Diane

**Darris Chambless** · 10-12-2001, 09:37 AM

Hey Jeff,

That's great news! A daughter. Everyone always told me that guys always want a boy and while that might be true at that moment, it's only because they've never had a daughter :) My daughter's the greatest and yours will be too.

My only words of advice are don't miss out on any of her growing up. Don't spend all your hours working. Oh, and bring her up as a good Conservative child and she'll be easier to handle :)

Take care and congrats,

Darris "Cigars anyone?" C.

**Rich R** · 10-12-2001, 09:44 AM

Congratulations Jeff, wish you and family much joy and happiness.
Being a proud Dad myself of a now 31 year old Daughter, she spoils me now.

Rich R.

**Laurie** · 10-12-2001, 12:11 PM

Hi Jeff!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Babies are the BEST.

My two daughters have daddy wrapped around their finger and he loves it!! We are both totally smitten! : )

Girls are a blast.

Laurie : )

**Mike Fretto** · 10-12-2001, 01:24 PM

Congratulations Jeff, you think your tired now LOL wait for a few weeks of those 4:00am feedings. Seriously though children are truely a blessing from God, enjoy the time you have with your daughter. It wont be long some creepy pimple faced kid is gonna be at your door wanting to take her out somewhere. We have three daughters 25,22, and 16 and Ive seen some strange people come a callin. I must be doing something right none of the three are married yet. Oh and I cant forget our last attempt gave us a son he's 14.

**John R** · 10-12-2001, 03:15 PM

Congrats from this side of the pond :D
Hope mrs jeff is well

My sprog sends her best wishes to your new "let"

Now i have an excuse to go out to the pub....:cheers:

**Pete Hanlin** · 10-12-2001, 06:56 PM

Congratulations Jeff (and Mrs. Jeff, who did all the work)!

As I type this, my very own daughter (Sara, 5) is stealing some of my Gummy Bears (hey, a love of Gummy's is one of the few things we have in common). Hopefully, your daughter will be kind enough to eat all the green and yellow ones for you some day!

Get some sleep... you'll need it! :D

Pete (and Sara)

**Sean** · 10-14-2001, 07:48 AM

Jeff,
Congrats to both of you!!!

**Bev Heishman** · 10-14-2001, 06:00 PM

Congrats, Jeff!

Wish all of you the best.
Bev:) !

**stephanie** · 10-15-2001, 09:58 PM

CONGRATULATIONS Jeff!!! Yes I agree with Diane...girls want thinks their way!! I still want everything my way. My dad came home from NJ a day early to help me buy a car

Anyway lots of luck to you and your wife. I am sure she is just a bundle of joy and pleasure to you!! Lauren is a wonderful name too. Again Congrats!!!

Steph

**Jim G** · 10-16-2001, 09:00 AM

Jeff, you have no idea how your life has changed! Most will argue (after the fact) for the better. CONGRATULATIONS.

2 sons here but finally got the girl g'kid and, yes, Lauren will have a very well used little finger.

**harry a saake** · 10-16-2001, 08:25 PM

Hey Jeff, Salute, Denero, Amore, not neccesarily in that order. Having 4 i know the joys.

**Suzy W** · 10-17-2001, 11:12 AM

Congrats Jeff, and Mrs. Jeff.
Can't wait to see pictures of the new lab rat :D

Suzy

**Johns** · 10-18-2001, 09:06 PM

Congratualtion and many blessings upon your family. Life will never be the same...and you'll thank God for that as well.

**Woofman** · 10-30-2001, 10:49 AM

Congrats on the birth of your daughter. It was many years before a child came into my life. Couldn't be happier. "Daddys Little Girl" (16 months now) steels my heart with each knew expression, gesture and every kiss. She has learned sooooo fast how to get Daddys attention. One special moment occured when I was giving her bottle at 3:00a.m. While I wa feeding her she reached out and grabbed my free hand.

Many Blessings to you , your wife and daughter.

As you can see, today is my day off..