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How's this for a true poker story.
Tonight i was in 10k bounty hunter semi, playing really well and getting the odds returns my plays deserved and nailing fish everytime (totally running hot, even reading other hands to pocket pair, chasing str8, bluff etc), it was perfect and I was dreaming of being on the telly for the first time. I was also in the 1k guaranteed, playing this well I was confident of cashing.
Then my girlfriend quite literally gave birth in the bathroom in 3 minutes, and 3 weeks early. Freyja wasn't breathing, and didn't for 10 minutes, I did CPR until the paramedics arrived and they then battled for 10 minutes to save her. The horror and fear and begging and raging at God whilst watching this unfold were something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. We had had almost resigned ourselves to the unimaginable when the little shrimp rallied and Freyja is now in an incubator, breathing on her own, physically fine but the possibility of brain damage remains; such emotions put poker highs, lows and tilts (something I'm very prone too as I've been trying to quit smoking in preparation of Freyja's arrival) into perspective. I'm now home from the hospital (can't stay overnight) and find I still finished 5th in the 10k BH semi (missing out on cashing by one place lol) and finished 71st in 1k guaranteed...and you know what...I dont care. I merely thank God, St Johns' and this community for giving me the opportunity to share my joy.
I also apologise for all my bad grace and inexusable tilting and flaming.
GL everyone.
Heater
Then my girlfriend quite literally gave birth in the bathroom in 3 minutes, and 3 weeks early. Freyja wasn't breathing, and didn't for 10 minutes, I did CPR until the paramedics arrived and they then battled for 10 minutes to save her. The horror and fear and begging and raging at God whilst watching this unfold were something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. We had had almost resigned ourselves to the unimaginable when the little shrimp rallied and Freyja is now in an incubator, breathing on her own, physically fine but the possibility of brain damage remains; such emotions put poker highs, lows and tilts (something I'm very prone too as I've been trying to quit smoking in preparation of Freyja's arrival) into perspective. I'm now home from the hospital (can't stay overnight) and find I still finished 5th in the 10k BH semi (missing out on cashing by one place lol) and finished 71st in 1k guaranteed...and you know what...I dont care. I merely thank God, St Johns' and this community for giving me the opportunity to share my joy.
I also apologise for all my bad grace and inexusable tilting and flaming.
GL everyone.
Heater
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xxx to Freyja
Wow, congratulations to both of you.
Wishing Freyja the speediest and fullest of recoveries, keep us posted.
At 8pm yesterday Freyja was moved from intensive care to the low depedancy unit. Whilst we dont know if there are any mental problems yet, physically she is perfect, beautiful, perfectly formed and has moved her little arms and legs and bowels (she's had 2 number ones and 1 number two (a bit gross but beautiful to us nonetheless lol.)) Her birth weight was 3lbs and 3 oz, and her mum is doing well. I've calmed down a bit and finally had my first 6 hours sleep in 54 hours, and as my mam pointed out, my beautiful daughter's first breath was my own and that's something I'll never ever forget or ever lose the magic.
Sincere thanks to everyone and good luck to you all.
Heater.
Best wishes Heater, to you and your new family
Little girls should always have a teddy bear ..... and by Forum standards I'm the best you've got! You can't give a little girl a dolphin!
Heater.
Good luck Heater & Family
Absolutely delighted to hear that Freyja has been allowed home and that eveything seems to be well. This must have been such a hard couple of weeks for you and your family, so I hope you have nothing but happiness ahead of you.
This is fantastic news and enjoy the happiness of a young family, Congrats to u and ur partner.