CONGRATULATIONS, Steve and Amanda! There is nothing in the world like the birth of a baby! Get ready for a wild ride! Someday you will look back and be so thankful that you were able to raise Vincent yourselves and be there for every magical moment. When our son was born 33 years ago, my husband worked 4 day weeks so he could spend as much time as possible with him. He did that 4 two years! That time makes for INCREDIBLE BONDING that will last a lifetime. We both have incredible relationships with our son, and you and Amanda will have the opportunity to do the same. Also, carry a camera with you every second of every day. You will get some amazing pictures if you do. Again, take THOUSANDS of PICTURES because some day you will be glad you did! My husband jokes that I have more pictures of our son than there are of Prince William and Harry!! Ha!Ha! ENJOY every magical moment and give Vincent UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. He will fill a place in your hearts you never even knew existed. Hugs and Kisses to all of you! Take Care.
Connie

P.S. 38 hours of labor is NOT BRIEF! Hopefully the next one won't take so long! I know, it is hard to imagine another one at this point?? But-----

Congratulations on the arrival of your brand new baby boy, Vincent! My one and only was born 33 years ago! Seems like yesterday. When my son was born, my husband cut his work week back to 4 days for the first year of our son's life. He did not want to miss all of that time, either. I also stayed home with him for the first 3 years. I do believe that is one reason our son is such a wonderful human being. I also only worked when he was in school. I was always there for him after school, and was able to attend everything that involved him.

I think it is amazing that men, especially, now have other options so they can help raise their children. Our son is looking to do something from home or anywhere so he can spend time with his future wife and children.

It is wonderful that you had that 10 years to build such an amazing business to afford you this opportunity. Congratulations on that also.

You said your wife had a brief 38 hours of labor? Are you kidding me? 38 hours is NOT brief! Just saying??

Keep us posted on Vincent's milestones. You will be amazed at how many there are, especially in the first year. ENJOY!! Oh, and take thousands of photos. You will never regret it!!

What a charming little guy and I still can't believe that head of hair. Is it normal to have to go for a haircut in your first week of existence! lol

Congrats to you and Amanda, I know you guys are going to be amazing parents, because well, you are extraordinary people! :)

Thanks for the good news, Steve. Handsome boy. probably needed the extra time to grow that hair.

What a miracle and a blessing. All the best to you all and a quick recovery for your wife. Now the fun begins.

The best thing is you actually will get to watch your baby grow and you won't miss all the important stuff because you won't be at a J.O.B. that takes you away from your family.

WA Rocks!

Wayne

Aaaaw... welcome to the world, adorable Vincent Cole!! Amanda looks amaaaazing after 38 hours of labour! Phew!
Thanks again for introducing me to WA, Steve.
Hope Amanda is able to get some value from my breastfeeding site, Happy Human Pacifier - the free download should be especially helpful.
Congratulations to you both!

Congratulations and God Bless to you, Amanda and Vincent. He's a cutie and yes, that is the most hair I have ever seen on a newborn.

Now when you have a conversation with people wanting to start a family and have their first little addition you can say, I've Tried That. haha I couldn't resist. :)

Aww what a little cutie pie! Congratulations to you and Amanda, Steve! Sweet little Vincent...makes me a bit misty-eyed at the memories of my own two. (Boy and girl)

Yep...firstlings tend to not wanna come out. Ha ha! Soo cozy and safe inside!

Well Steve...enjoy your new little family unit; nothing like it in the world...as I'm sure you've discovered. And now you can say.."IveTriedThat", once again!! Ha ha :D

Welcome to the land of Parenthood!

~Evon (aka LadybugLove) :)

Hello Vincent Cole tell you Mom and Dad I said congratulations. I hope things go well for you Vincent over the next weeks and months training them to your likes and dislikes.

I know with new parents it can be a little harder to train them.
The only advice I would give you is that as you get older remember that Grandparents are easier to train then parents.

Congratulations and lots and lots of good wishes to the three of you!!!

As Loes says - enjoy every minute. I too remember holding my first born as if it was yesterday and feeling such love and responsibility as I had never felt before. (She is now 41 and has two children of her own, who again are growing up faster than we can believe.)

Congratulations on the arrival of little Vinnie.... a whopping 9lb 5oz! My boy was 9lb 6oz and I couldn't push him out.. he was too big! So big congratulations to Amanda, obviously more strength than me! And the hair..going to need a haircut ! So precious ! My boy is now 15, 6 foot tall, huge feet which is as well as he's my inspiration for one of my websites, he's a tennis player and I live in Spain with him at a tennis academy. WA gives me the opportunity to work in a country where I cant speak the language and would otherwise not be able to feed my dream of personal wealth!

This is amazing, Steve!!! So glad for you and Amanda! I beleive Vincent wins as having the most hair on a baby...ever!!!

I'll be forever grateful to you, Steve, do directing me, ever so gently, to Wealthy Affiliate, through one of your reviews. It's funny, but just a few minutes ago, I thought of 2 guys I know who are working crazy hours just to get a paycheck. Wealthy Affiliate is more than just making money....so much more!

Well, at least now, when you have those sleepless nights, you won't have to worry about dragging your way to the office.

All the best!

How precious, so glad everything went well. Congrats with the little fellow. He's beautiful! Big hug for Amanda. (I know exactly what you went through) 13 will for always be your lucky number!
Enjoy every minute, you do not realize it now, but time does fly. My first born daughter is 36... and I remember as if it was yesterday when she was born

LOL! The hair is so cute!!! Congrats on getting through all that, I've certainly NOT tried that, courage issues extend to some of us gals too! Looks like the kid was aiming for father's day then and possibly has set a record for getting his bio up on WA :D

Thanks for sharing all the pics of your beautiful baby boy Steve. He is precious! Congratulations to you and Amanda. I know you really are going to enjoy being able to spend that time at home. It's rare for children to have one parent at home now, much less two, so he is a blessed little fellow.