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**Irish52** · 07-26-2008, 02:24 PM

Your greatest joy is yet to come...first haircut, first day of kindergarten, first play at school, graduation from grammar school, grad. from high school, and the biggest of all, grad from college (ND of course, so start saving yesterday) and finally, beaming Dad at your children's weddings. God bless and keep you all safe.

**IrishAlum1997** · 07-26-2008, 06:50 PM

Thanks Irish52. We already have 2 in the farm system, so 4 ND educations may end up forcing me to sell the family cow. Or will I just trade her for these magic beans? Hmmmm.......

**IrishGrizz** · 08-06-2008, 04:30 PM

I personally love both names- You cannot go wrong when you use Knute in a name, and Brady Paul is a very up to date current name it will fit anywhere.

**IrishAlum1997** · 08-06-2008, 07:22 PM

Thanks Grizz. There is no doubt that the Irish will be strong in these 2.

**IrishAlum1997** · 09-16-2008, 11:25 PM

I just had a few minutes to surf the boards and post a couple of times, and wanted to share with everyone that the twins are here! It has been a surreal week already in the Houston area.

I will post again in the next day or two with names and my thoughts on the craziness of the last 5 days. Our babies were born 5.5 weeks premature, so keep them in your prayers. They seem to be doing well, but one is getting oxygen to help him breathe.

baby 'a'- 6lbs. 12.5 oz 18 3/4"
baby 'b'- 6 lbs. 10.5 oz. 19"

Real big for premature twins!

Thanks for your thoughts and support!

**SoCalDomer** · 09-16-2008, 11:51 PM

that's wonderful Alum.

my 2nd son who was 14 days early weighed 5-14, so those are some big babies.

**IrishAlum1997** · 09-17-2008, 03:50 PM

All,

What a week. We lost power on Friday around 6pm, almost 12 hours before Ike passed over our home, which was certainly frustrating. Being out of communication with the outside world was surreal, and we were just hopeful that we would have power before these boys came into the world.

Believe it or not, Ike was a minor blessing for us, as the temperatures in the Houston area have cooled significantly in the last couple of days, which made life without power bearable. We also found out once we arrived at the hospital yesterday that our school district would be out for the rest of the week, which would allow me to better manage my time in caring for my 6 and 4 year olds as well as be at the hospital to be with my wife and the babies.

And the names are.....Christian Paul and Braedan (Brady) Samuel. Both are still in the nursery getting help from the nurses in building their lung strength, but appear to be out of the woods and on the road to getting to my wife's arms!

Life is just a blur right now, I hope I have gotten everything out there. Continue to pray for my wife and kids on the road to recovery. I am the only family member providing care for the next 30 days until in-laws are in from out-of-state, so they will need all of your thoughts and prayers.

If you can light candles at the Grotto, say prayers in your church or your home, even a thought during your busy days is appreciated.

Thanks all and Go Irish!

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07-26-2008, 02:24 PM	#43 (permalink)
Irish52 Blue Chip Recruit Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 366 Cash: 11,053.67 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 11,053.67 Donate	Your greatest joy is yet to come...first haircut, first day of kindergarten, first play at school, graduation from grammar school, grad. from high school, and the biggest of all, grad from college (ND of course, so start saving yesterday) and finally, beaming Dad at your children's weddings. God bless and keep you all safe.

07-26-2008, 06:50 PM	#44 (permalink)
IrishAlum1997 Dana loves Rod Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 783 Cash: 2,171.83 Bank: 20,448.19 Total Bankroll: 22,620.02 Donate	Thanks Irish52. We already have 2 in the farm system, so 4 ND educations may end up forcing me to sell the family cow. Or will I just trade her for these magic beans? Hmmmm.......

08-06-2008, 04:30 PM	#45 (permalink)
IrishGrizz Varsity Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,760 Cash: 1,961.62 Bank: 120,931.97 Total Bankroll: 122,893.58 Donate	I personally love both names- You cannot go wrong when you use Knute in a name, and Brady Paul is a very up to date current name it will fit anywhere.

08-06-2008, 07:22 PM	#46 (permalink)
IrishAlum1997 Dana loves Rod Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 783 Cash: 2,171.83 Bank: 20,448.19 Total Bankroll: 22,620.02 Donate	Thanks Grizz. There is no doubt that the Irish will be strong in these 2.

09-16-2008, 11:25 PM	#47 (permalink)
IrishAlum1997 Dana loves Rod Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 783 Cash: 2,171.83 Bank: 20,448.19 Total Bankroll: 22,620.02 Donate	I just had a few minutes to surf the boards and post a couple of times, and wanted to share with everyone that the twins are here! It has been a surreal week already in the Houston area. I will post again in the next day or two with names and my thoughts on the craziness of the last 5 days. Our babies were born 5.5 weeks premature, so keep them in your prayers. They seem to be doing well, but one is getting oxygen to help him breathe. baby 'a'- 6lbs. 12.5 oz 18 3/4" baby 'b'- 6 lbs. 10.5 oz. 19" Real big for premature twins! Thanks for your thoughts and support!

09-16-2008, 11:51 PM	#48 (permalink)
SoCalDomer Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Here I am Posts: 4,844 Cash: 9,950.37 Bank: 809,859.72 Total Bankroll: 819,810.09 Donate	that's wonderful Alum. my 2nd son who was 14 days early weighed 5-14, so those are some big babies.

09-17-2008, 03:50 PM	#49 (permalink)
IrishAlum1997 Dana loves Rod Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 783 Cash: 2,171.83 Bank: 20,448.19 Total Bankroll: 22,620.02 Donate	All, What a week. We lost power on Friday around 6pm, almost 12 hours before Ike passed over our home, which was certainly frustrating. Being out of communication with the outside world was surreal, and we were just hopeful that we would have power before these boys came into the world. Believe it or not, Ike was a minor blessing for us, as the temperatures in the Houston area have cooled significantly in the last couple of days, which made life without power bearable. We also found out once we arrived at the hospital yesterday that our school district would be out for the rest of the week, which would allow me to better manage my time in caring for my 6 and 4 year olds as well as be at the hospital to be with my wife and the babies. And the names are.....Christian Paul and Braedan (Brady) Samuel. Both are still in the nursery getting help from the nurses in building their lung strength, but appear to be out of the woods and on the road to getting to my wife's arms! Life is just a blur right now, I hope I have gotten everything out there. Continue to pray for my wife and kids on the road to recovery. I am the only family member providing care for the next 30 days until in-laws are in from out-of-state, so they will need all of your thoughts and prayers. If you can light candles at the Grotto, say prayers in your church or your home, even a thought during your busy days is appreciated. Thanks all and Go Irish!

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