I’m a DAD!

February 6, 2007 at 6:17 pm

I can honestly say that the experience of seeing your own child take a breath of air for the first time and make the most innocent cry you will ever hear is probably the most amazing thing in the world. I didn't think I would be that sappy father you never want to hear about, but [seriously] it was hard not to shed a tear or two looking into the eyes of your newborn child and seeing the immediate bonding between the child and mother.

Anyway, on with the show...

  • 15 hours of labor; began at 3:00 AM
  • First breath was at 6:17 PM on Feb 06, 2007
  • 8lbs 13oz (3 oz short of 9lbs!)
  • 21" long
  • Born without forceps or vacuum
  • Wondering about what we named him?

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Photos from digitaljhelms' photostream of the JMH "Junior" (Set)

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  1. Bobby DeRosa Feb. 7, 2007 1:54 am

    Congrats! Smoke a cigar for me.

  2. Mark Hurley Feb. 7, 2007 8:53 am

    Congratulations J! And welcome to a wonderful learning experience. Your son will teach you as much as you will teach him. :)

    BTW...Did you settle on a name? What is his name?

  3. Francis Feb. 7, 2007 11:34 am

    Oh man! Congratulations to you both!

  4. Jeremy Helms Feb. 7, 2007 11:35 pm

    Mark Hurley said,

    BTW... Did you settle on a name? What is his name?

    We've decided to name him after a very well respected, very talented, extremely rich and stunningly handsome guy I know — so he will be named Jeremy Michael Helms, Jr.

    Ok, so I may not be so much on the extremely rich side, but three out of four ain't bad... :)

    I think we're going to call him Junior for short.

    Btw, our runner up was a kick ass name but didn't have any significance what-so-ever: Ethan Gunner Helms

  5. J David Feb. 8, 2007 9:47 am

    Congrats! I don't have babies, but I did get a puppy and those things have to go to the bathroom about just as often... and there is no device to catch their feces, so they just end up on the rug... So anyways, good luck with all the new responsibility too!

  6. Jeremy Helms Feb. 9, 2007 3:17 pm

    J David said,

    Congrats! I don't have babies, but I did get a puppy and those things have to go to the bathroom about just as often... and there is no device to catch their feces, so they just end up on the rug... So anyways, good luck with all the new responsibility too!

    True, there aren't diapers for a puppy, however the myth of getting pee'd on when changing the diaper — totally TRUE. So far I've been pee'd on twice, and when I say pee'd on, I mean a whole fountain of pee from out of nowhere and only my hand to stop it.

  7. Lynne Feb. 9, 2007 10:44 pm

    #16 - looks like G'mama, but don't tell her! I'm really happy for you. Hugs to everyone. Puppies and babies - just get them on the same schedule. The pup will just think every time you get up it's for him, so he and the baby already think alike! so--jmhjr that's jim hi jer for short :)

  8. Jerry Feb. 10, 2007 12:26 am

    CONGRATULATIONS!
    Don't worry about sleep for the next 20 years.
    Best to you
    Jerry

  9. Scott Hornsby May. 9, 2007 5:27 pm

    Congrats man, he is adorable!!! Steph is the pregs too. Due sometime in late October. E-mail me when you get a chance.

  10. Jeremy Helms Aug. 29, 2007 10:58 pm

    7 months later...

    I'm a DAD! (part deux)

    The latest part in the Helms saga.

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I am Jeremy Helms, 29 year old graphic designer, web designer, site architect, programmer, copywriter and ambitious entrepreneur. I was born and live in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This site is my personal periodical for design, code, business and other topics. When I'm not glued to the computer, I enjoy music, movies, late-night television and sometimes a good night out on the town with friends.

I began professional work in the IT industry 14 years ago in September, 1995. I started my first business in 1998, incorporated my second business in 2001, my third in 2002 and my fourth and most recent in 2006. I am a sponge — I am constantly exploring and learning — about business, design, programming, history, society, and whatever pops up on blogs across the web.

  • I have been happily married for 6 years; together for a total of 11 years
  • I am a father of two boys; Junior (born 02-06-07 @ 6:17PM — 8lbs 13oz.) and Jedi (born 05-06-08 @ 12:39PM — 8lbs 4oz.)
  • I am a free and accepted Master Mason, belonging to Florida Alpha Lodge No. 172
  • I have two prize Labrador Retrievers (Buck & Brody)
  • I graduated from Choctawhatchee Senior High School
  • Some of my favorite movies include Snatch, L4yer Cake, Blade Runner, The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, THX 1138, Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, the Star Wars hexology and Ronin

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