Kate Ashleigh Stopforth

This morning, at 07h08, Kate Ashleigh Stopforth joined our family.


Kate, age 0

The moment I walked into the ward at sparrow’s fart this morning the memories began to flood back. Ethan was born in the same hospital, same surgery, almost four years ago. It’s amazing how quickly you forget the sites, smells and sounds – and the depth of the emotions that go along with them.

All I care about is that Kate and her mom are well, which they are, and as an added bonus she’s a beautiful little creature to boot.

A huge thank you must go out to all our family and friends who have been so supportive and generous, and then above all to my wife who endured a tough pregnancy, came through like a trooper and will no doubt be as good and even better a mommy to Kate as she already is to Ethan.

I’m a blessed guy. Pics are at http://flickr.com/photos/mikestopforth/sets/72157611001813254/.

14 Responses to “Kate Ashleigh Stopforth”
  1. Bryan 10 December 2008 at 12:11 pm #

    Congrats Mike.

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  2. arthur 10 December 2008 at 12:19 pm #

    Congratulations Mike

    It’s the best feeling in the world to see them for the first time after they’re born.

    Enjoy walking on air for the next few days.

    Reply
  3. Chris M 10 December 2008 at 2:02 pm #

    Congratulations.

    Not even a day old and already a SERP result ;)

    Reply
  4. joe 10 December 2008 at 3:31 pm #

    Congratulations Mike.

    We forget the magic so quickly.

    Reply
  5. Dave 11 December 2008 at 7:01 am #

    Congrats to you, Wendy, Ethan, and Kate Ashleigh!

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  6. Stu 11 December 2008 at 7:58 am #

    Congrats Mike, best of wishes to you and your family.

    Reply
  7. Kate 11 December 2008 at 8:52 am #

    What a spectacular name! :)

    Congrats, Mike. May she bring you much joy.

    Reply
  8. Candice 11 December 2008 at 9:38 am #

    Hi Mike! Congrats! A little girl to steal daddy’s heart! Fantastic news!

    Reply
  9. Jeanette 11 December 2008 at 12:43 pm #

    Congratulations Mike!! What a beautiful name!

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  10. Mike 11 December 2008 at 1:13 pm #

    Thanks all for the kind words and support :)

    Reply
  11. Nicole 11 December 2008 at 4:11 pm #

    Congratulations! Here’s to an incredible festive season present to you and your family.

    Reply
  12. Danie Roux 11 December 2008 at 8:23 pm #

    Congratulations Mike!

    Kate Ashleigh was born on the day of my 30th birthday.

    Which makes her the 28th person in this “room” :-)

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthday_paradox

    Reply
  13. Jason Adriaan 11 December 2008 at 10:17 pm #

    Congratulations from Mike

    From all the guys at Local List

    Reply

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