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SubscribeEllis Tennyson Sharp
September 29 2011, at 11:14am Ellis Tennyson Sharp graced us with his arrival and said hello to his mummy and daddy.
Arrival
Ellis was delivered by elective caesarean section because of losing Tia during labour last year, and in the theatre I was able to hand my camera to a nurse and told her it’ll take 2,000 pictures, just point and shoot. That’s what she did and she caught some amazing moments.
I love these two pictures, the first literally seconds after Ellis was born, and the next: mother’s hands reaching to hold her son for the first time.
On fatherhood
Ellis has been eagerly awaited over the last year. After losing his big sister last year he meant a lot to a lot of people – none more so than our family.
My primary job has been changing nappies, and it’s funny because before Ellis (and Tia) was born both Julie and I joked about who should change them. Dealing with poo seems like a crappy job. But as soon as I had the little guy in my arms, changing him is second nature. Moreover, it’s my time with him – sometimes we do an F1 nappy change (my best time currently 4 minutes), and other times we spend ages chatting and gurgling (him gurgling more so than me!).
It’s definitely a complicated time emotionally, but I know that Ellis brings us happiness – even if we’re utterly clueless as to why he cries sometimes!
It’s all made a lot easier as he’s cute as hell:
My family
This is my family now. Below Ellis sleeps on my chest. His hands still smaller than Tia’s, who is etched in me permanently. Seeing them like this makes me sad, but also so proud of my family and makes me so thankful of everything they give me in my life.
I am a very proud man.
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Congratulations!
Proud with good reason. So happy for you and your family.
It really is amazing how fast diaper-changing goes from a nauseating prospect to something you just do.
But just wait until the first time he craps in the bathtub for you. Oh, man, those aren’t fun.
Congrats from Ukraine!!!!!!!
The joys of fatherhood can never be accurately transcribed in words. I’m very happy for you that Ellis is such a joy. I can’t imagine life without my two girls, so I share the feeling of awe when our little ones trust, rely on, and believe in us wholeheartedly and without question. One of, if not the best human feeling a person can have.
Welcome Ellis! Very happy for you guys
That last shot is beautiful. I can’t imagine how hard it’s been for you both. Congratulations!
Congratulations to you both! Enjoy this time – it’s absolutely magical but, cliche though it may be, they really do grow up so fast.
Oh and I can second the bit about the poohs in the bath… the horror… oh the pooh-ey pooh-ey horror…
I am so excited for you. I have not experience the pain you went through last year, but I have 3 kids of my own and my heart was so heavy for you and your family. I’m so glad that things worked out so well with Ellis. I think it is also great that you continue to honor Tia as you do.
Congratulations !!!
Congratulations! Now begins the most intense and rewarding adventure of your life.
Congrats to you and yours!
Congratulations! Really really happy for you both. Amazing little boy and amazing photos :)
So happy for you guys…