Elephantine skipping part deux

[DisgraceToTheYChromosome]

A while back I posted a thread in AIBU that got a little attention: Elephantine skipping part un

After an extraordinarily busy year, DGS is about to be a big brother. Rather more importantly, I shall be about to set a bad example. Eleven months ago, I had an unpleasant surprise which sent me to my GP. Stage 2 colorectal cancer, could have been worse. They gave me three weeks to beast myself thoroughly in the hills (the gasman likes clear lungs and good O² transfer), then they knocked me out and sent in the robot. Which is metal as fuck. Home in a week, DD's wedding 6 weeks later. Not fit enough to drink, but certainly fit enough to dance. Started chemo, appetite went insane. Finished chemo in January, all clear in March. Net weight loss 14 kg (had been 24, I looked a bit lot poorly.) Waist reduction 40 down from 46, woo hoo! Back in the gym, back at work, got bus pass, got rash vest to hold the bag in place, back in the sea!

I buried my mum's sister in February, my niece got married in May, I buried my dad's last sister two days later, and 2 weeks ago my youngest brother's daughter got married. Lovely chap, 15 inch height difference.

So that's us all caught up.

The Bean, thus called because he doesn't stop jumping, is due mid August. We await his arrival with mingled excitement and dread. At a rough guess, the kids have got about 3 months before the wriggling starts. We are all 9 years older and as his nanna remarked "God help us".

I shall still skip though, the new knee makes it a lot easier.

I remember your previous thread, Disgrace. (Was it really mine years ago???) Congratulations on the expected new arrival. I hope all goes well for you and your family.

Oh wow you have had a busy and challenging year! Congratulations on the new grandchild and I hope they arrive smoothly and safely. Wishing you all the best and I'm glad to hear you're continuing to skip! Xx

ah this is such a lovely update.

What a turbulent year you’ve experienced with your health? You seem to have faced it head on with your usual pragmatism.

Thanks for taking the time to remember us!

I for one look forward to hearing more news updates of the new arrival - and the reactions - in August.

I loved your previous thread and am looking forward to the updates on this one!

Oh Disgrace, what a year you've had! So pleased you are still here to keep updating us all.

And a new bean on the way too! Most excellent news indeed.

Your previous threads were always a breath of fresh air amongst the doom and gloom. Congratulations on the impending arrival. I am currently awaiting the imminent arrival of GC number 4.

Congratulations! I’ve often wondered how you were all getting on.

Thank you for the update, sounds like the last year has thrown everything at you. I'm astounded that you manage to keep such a clear sense of perspective. Wonderful news about beans imminent arrival!

Glad to find this thread. Congratulations and thank you for the update!

@DisgraceToTheYChromosomeyour occasional posts are glorious little pools of light in this crazy old world we live in. I wish your jumping Bean a safe and happy arrival. Let us know. Keep dancing x

Thanks for the kind wishes. Poor DD is having a time of it, what with the heat and the job. There's also the very alarming projected weight of the Bean if he goes to her due date. DGS was an elfin 6lb and a bit, Bean might hit double figures. Still, all the other babies for the last 70 years were early, bar one.

As for the health thing, I'm fine as long as I stay off sprouts. Very very noisy, to say the least of it.

He's arrived! A fellow redhead as well!

Congratulations!
I hope you meet him very soon

Amazing - congratulations. My GC no4 took his time but arrived safe and sound a few weeks ago. Enjoy your new grandson.

Congratulations on The Bean’s arrival!

Hurrah! Another little prince!
Congratulations Disgrace

Had a quick video call, everyone's doing fine. He's pooed on both his parents already. DD told me he got very cross when they stabbed him and made him put clothes on. I know where he's coming from, I too had to dress decently to see my consultant and be stabbed in turn today.

As for his name, I'll just say that we've progressed from the current matelot to the next crab.

First cuddle. He's possessed of the family toes, long and wriggly, and a thick coppery thatch of hair. Very fast labour, under 3 hours. Little Prince is over the moon.

Except...he can lift his head, turn it, and lower it under full control. He's done it twice. So it begins. Again.

Glad you’ve been able to see him already!

Hurrah, congratulations to you all.
I hope bean doesn't become a baked bean in this horrid weather 😁

Lovely to hear from you again. Enjoy every minute; even though one is older one enjoys in slightly different ways. New Bean sounds utterly delicious.

I had some horrible news earlier today.
This lovely thread has brought a smile to
my face.
Go baby Bean!

We called round yesterday to collect senior DGS for beach shenanigans. "Fancy burping a child?" "Yeah, go on".

Stuck him over my my shoulder, patted him until he made a very loud noise, and refrained from letting him chew my finger. Floated on the serenity for 30 seconds, then he started trying to eat my shirt. Called no man happy etc.

Dropped off Little Prince 6 hours later, covered in sand and properly exhausted. The Bean was waving all his limbs and looking cross because he wasn't taking off. DD: "That's what he's being doing since April, the lovely creature".

Then the shouting started, so we went home and had chippy tea washed down with Cremant de Bordeaux.

Sounds like a lovely day!

Little Prince: "Shall we go on an adventure, Bean? You lie there and I'll tow your changing mat around downstairs".

Bean: "Whaa? Aagh! AAAGH! AAAAARGHHH!"

No harm done, he only managed three feet. 10 minutes later Bean was asleep on his lap. They're going to get each other into so much trouble. Heh heh heh.