My sister's having a baby today!

[JackBeck]

I'm going to be a first time uncle. How cool is that?!?!

We already know it's going to be a boy. I'm hoping he turns out to be either the first, openly gay second baseman for the Mets. Or the first, openly gay liberal President of the US. It's possible, right? Funny thing is, my sister's girlfriends have been wishing he's the first, openly gay President as well! My BIL said he's cool with kid being gay, just as long as he doesn't play for the Mets.

I can't believe I'm going to be an uncle. I'm going to spoil that little booger to death.

[miss_american_pie]

1. Congrats!

I hope she has an easy labor. :toast:

[JackBeck]

2. Thanks.

She went in last night to start the inducing. She's wants all the drugs as well.

[Arugula Latte]

3. How exciting!

Here's hoping the little fella grows up under a permanently Democratic Congress and Presidency! :toast:

[JackBeck]

5. That would really piss off the BIL.

My sis and him consider themselves "conservative". They aren't really, but always vote Repug.

[BarenakedLady]

4. Congrats!

:woohoo:

[JackBeck]

6. Thanks.

I couldn't hold in my excitement any longer.

[QMPMom]

7. How wonderful!

I was so excited when I became an Aunt for the first time! It's great!

Have fun spoiling your nephew. I still love to spoil mine and he'll soon be 14.

[JackBeck]

8. I can't wait.

He's the first baby in the family. My sister's begging for us to be next, but we can't have one as easily. But she's thrilled that her boy will have two uncles!

[Burma Jones]

9. I had the Soup.....it was delicious....n/t

[JackBeck]

Is that a movie reference?n/t

[Burma Jones]

18. Nah, just being a smart-ass

Congrats....I have three of my own, they're noisy........

[JackBeck]

19. Isn't that what duct tape is for?

And some sturdy rope?

[Burma Jones]

20. No, those are for MAKING babies........

maybe that's why my kids have such attitudes.....

[JackBeck]

25. And I thought it was us gays that were the pervs.

Looks like we're not alone, after all.

[Burma Jones]

26. Hey, there are a LOT more straight pervs than Gay pervs

[Bullwinkle925]

10. What a great thing.

I'm glad this little guy is coming into a nation that is now more fair and balanced (hate that expression) in the Congress.
Congratulations.
Does he have a name yet???

:hug:

[JackBeck]

13. His name in J.P.

J=Joseph, our father who is no longer with us.

P=Peter, my BIL whose father has also passed.

I begged my sister to hold off and not have him on Monday or Tuesday, so I could vote. Is that selfish?

[Bullwinkle925]

16. Well, maybe a teensy bit.

Since I'm a woman who has 'given birth' - but understandably patriotic of you!!

You're such a proud uncle. JP is a very lucky little guy!!


:toast:

[JackBeck]

17. My sister is thrilled that J.P. is going to have TWO uncles.

Me and my husband. She thinks it's cool to have a gay brother and BIL, but she still votes Republican.

[Bullwinkle925]

29. Yes, he is lucky.

Hopefully the two of you will be able to steer the little guy towards the light.
It's difficult for my mind to wrap around 'Republican thinking' - or is that an oxymoron??

:shrug:

PS - Tell your sister Congratulations from us all here at DU.

And, please - pics when you can!!!

[JackBeck]

32. My sister's girlfriends are all liberals.

And they've assured me that they've been working on my sister.

And the pics will be forthcoming. Thanks again for all the love.

[jmm]

11. After setting several major league records I'm sure

he could still become president. He wouldn't be the first athlete turned politician.

Congrats :toast:!

[JackBeck]

14. That's true. I didn't even think of that. n/t

[Gormy Cuss]

12. Congrats.

"I'm hoping he turns out to be either the first, openly gay second baseman for the Mets. Or the first, openly gay liberal President of the US."

Hey, he can be both you know.

[JackBeck]

15. Thanks!

I can't believe I didn't even think of that!

[joneschick]

21. Spoiling them is half the fun!

I recommend these for JP's first birthday!

[JackBeck]

23. Thanks for the recommendation.

I can't even figure out what to get him when he's born. The little dude already has everything. We're going to open him an ING account so he has some money if and when he goes to college. But we have to get him something else, ya' know?

[joneschick]

28. always start with books!

I highly recommend On the Day You were Born by Debra Fraiser. It doesn't matter what religion/non-religion, the book tells the young 'un how the entire cosmos celebrated his birth. have fun!

[JackBeck]

30. You're a life saver.

Thanks for such a great idea.

[Bullwinkle925]

33. You guys are too much ...

will you adopt me as well?


I could be a step-Aunt, or something.

:thumbsup:

[JackBeck]

35. Hey, why not?

The more the merrier.

[buddhamama]

22. Congrats, Uncle !

Well wishes for sister and baby! :toast:

[JackBeck]

24. I like the sound of that!

My sister's one tough cookie. Thanks for the well wishes.

[deadparrot]

27. Congratulations!

Hope all goes well! :toast:

[JackBeck]

31. I will let you know.

Thanks for the congrats.

[ThomCat]

34. Congratulations!

:)

I hope you do spoil the little booger. Every child deserves that kind of love and affection!

[JackBeck]

36. You know we will.

Two gay uncles? 'Nuff said.

Thanks, ThomCat

[MissMillie]

37. WTG Unca Jack!

Remember, someone has to teach him to whistle.

[JackBeck]

38. Awww, thanks MissMillie. I'm glad I know how.

At first I thought you wrote "whittle", lol.

[JackBeck]

39. I'm off to the hospital.

Well, I'm actually about to leave work, hop on the train, get home and get the car and drive an hour and a half to the hospital in South Jersey.

Thank you everyone for all the love, suggestions and well wishes. This is turning out to be one happy week!

I keep you all updated soon with any news and pictures.

:grouphug:

[Shine]

40. Congrats, JackBeck!!! Hope the birth goes smoothly for your sister

Many blessings to your entire family. Welcome to the world, little one! :toast:

Enjoy being an Uncle! :D

[bigwillq]

41. Has he/she arrived yet?

:shrug: