I’m excited to announce that at 2am this morning V gave birth to our second son – Henri.
He’s 7 pounds 14 ounces (3.59kg) and so far is a very content little guy. Here are a couple of pictures from this morning and last night.
Both mother and baby are doing well after a long day – and dad’s not doing too badly either!
I’m Taking Some Paternity Leave
I will be taking a couple of weeks off now however I’ve pre-prepared two great weeks of content here at ProBlogger for you. It will include a guest post each day from some great bloggers, a series of 10 posts from me on ‘how to let your blog go’ and a few other random posts from me that I’ve written earlier.
Lara will also be moderating comments and will make posts if any breaking news happens that she thinks is relevant to you.
PS: Thanks to everyone for your well wishes. I hadn’t realized that today in many parts of the world it’s Father’s Day! Here in Australia we celebrate it in September – but I’m more than happy to claim it as being Father’s Day here today too (although I think V’s much more deserving of a special day of recognition after 20 hours of labor)! Thanks again all!
Congrats!
Congratulations, V and Darren!! He is so beautiful! Way to go, V – on your long labor – one of my three was a long one and Man! That right there is a WORK-OUT!!!! Great job, mama!!! I’m so happy to hear that you are able to take two weeks paternity leave, what a neat deal that is – is that because of your online work – or just because of Australia’s very cool view of parenthood? (I’ve heard a little about it…)
What a healthy looking baby! Congratulations Darren and V!
Congratulations Darren :)
Congratulations Darren! It’s funny, I had a niece born on Monday and have yet to see a pic. I said to my husband, “I’ve seen the Problogger guy’s baby before your brother’s!” And you’re on the other side of the planet!
I guess that’s one of the cool things about an online community like yours. You can develop relationships with people from all over the world…without ever meeting them.
Thanks for sharing your announcement with us. Enjoy your new little one!
xoxo
tcb
Great news, Darren. Glad everyone’s healthy.
Congrats Darren….
Congrats!
Congratulations Darren. When my son Henry was born, he weighed 7 lbs 14 oz, too. It’s a Henr(i)(y) thing!
Welcome to the world Henri. And congratulations Darren it is really good to be a dad again.
He is absolutely adorable! Congratulations to you and the Mrs. and Happy Father’s Day.
He’s so adorable, congratulations to both you and V! Enjoy your time away. And even though it’s not until September for you, Happy Father’s Day anyway.
congrats to both of you Darren & V. Can we expect a blog post from Henri too, not now…may be in a few days time…just like his bro wrote one :)
Congratulations Darren, and on father’s day too.
Tanny
Hi Darren Congratulations to you and your wife, and Henri is just adorable. Enjoy your 2 weeks off!
Congratulations Darren and family… perfect gift for a father’s day :)
Congratulations!
That closeup of Henri is JUST SO SWEET.
Happy Father’s Day. :)
Congratulations Darren! Enjoy your time off with the wife and new son!
Congratulations to the Rowse family on the new addition! He is absolutely adorable and I wish you all the best!
Congrats Darren!
Congratulations Darren! Having a baby is a beautiful thing!
congrats… may you have the best of luck..!
Congrats Darren. Henri looks cute and Happy Fathers Day…
So jelious. . .
Congratulations.
Congratulations! he is divine.
Congrats Darren and Happy Father’s Day!
Heartiest congrats from Canada. Enjoy your son. I’d also like to thank you for your site. It’s one of the first I hit every day. And happy father’s day.
Long time subscriber here.
I extend my warmest congratulations to you and your family.
He is so cute. I love how babies look so old.
In light and love
Happy Father’s Day!
Danielle
Congratulations! Happy Father’s Day! (And Mother’s Day!)
Congratulations! He’s gorgeous!
Congradulations on the handsome baby boy!
AAAAAAAH! So lovely.
Can I hold him?
Wishing you all great happiness with your family!
Oh he is just GORGEOUS!!!
Well many congrats to you and your family. Have a lovely time bonding – we’ll still be here when you bring your sleep-deprived problogging brain back to us! :)
He is just cute as all get out!! :)
CONGRATS!!! That is the exact same weight as my youngest boy. As a Mom to all boys, you are going to have a blast!
Congratulations Darren!
Congrats to you both. Awesome news, and a very handsome little man!
Now why don’t we have the technology to have a cuddle via the internet??? I SOOOO badly want a little baby. :( He’s beautiful. Congrats and best wishes to all!!!!
Congratulations Dad and Mom —
What a wonderful blessing for both of you!
He is adorable! Congrats! ;)
What a great Father’s Day gift! Get some well deserved sleep before those sleepless nights start up. Congrats and best wishes Darren!
Congratulations to you and V. Also, kudos for taking some parental time off!
Life is very good!
Blessings,
Jessica Bond
Medical Careerist
Great name. Congrats to the three existing Rowsii on the arrival of the fourth. And it looks like Dad retains the least-hair-in-the-house title :-)
A safe arrival and Carlton beating Collingwood on the day as well – does it get any better?
Congrats!
Congratulations! My baby is due in July.
What a great looking guy!!! Canada says welcome to our world Henri. You’re in great company here.
what a cute baby! happy fathers day darren :)
Welcome to the world, Henri!
Congratulations new daddy.
Darren,
Happy for you and your family. Take care, and try to relax getting used to little Henri. Babies like relaxed adults. Hopefully he will sleep through the night soon!
I like that name.
Ellen
Congratulations Darren and to your wife also. You guys must be so happy :)
Enjoy your time off. I don’t expect tp see too much of you on Plurk :-D