On babies, congratulations and confusion.

[matgb]

First, many thanks to everyone who said stuff, however, I think dainul says it best:

/me is slightly confused by the people congratulating you. I mean, I'd hope you didn't have a particularly direct role in the proceedings.

I did nothing, all I did was turn up at the hospital. It seems weird to be congratulated; I guess it's just something to say I guess.

Still, mother and baby fine, he's quiet and behaved so far, apparently, and she's quite happy on the morphine.

Comments

Well...

[lmnicole.livejournal.com]

The reason is there's a new family member to love and care for now. That's something that should be remarked on. It's an addition to your life and a good one at that.

Glad to hear your sister and your nephew are doing well.

Re: Well...

[matgb]

Oh yeah, I get that bit, and it is something I'll adjust to, but why congratulate me? I did nuffin yer onner.

Still, I put the post up to let people know, expected a response from most, just Colin put the response into perspective. He's as cynical as me, quite impressive really...

Re: Well...

[lmnicole.livejournal.com]

Hehe. Well if you didn't notice, I didn't actually post a congrats.

Then again, that's because I have about 15 days of stuff I have to do before MSC, and it's in 6 days!

Enjoy the little bundle of joy, and remember, when he's fussy or gets too wound up - you can hand him back to his mom. ;-)

[waka-laka.livejournal.com]

*grins* I actually thought that when I posted my 'well done', it was kind of 'why am I commending him?" but by the time I'd actually thought about it, it'd posted. XDD

[matgb]

I get the impulse, I suspect if colin hadn't said something I'd have just said thank you, but when he had it suddenly made me think. 'tis cool though.

[starlitediner.livejournal.com]

*giggles*

that is hilarious.
i suppose congrats is a strange, and misconstrued, thing to say.

lucy *

[sinju.livejournal.com]

Sorry this is late, but CONGRATULATIONS to your whole family!