Posted on July 16, 2010 - by Wayne Sutton
Breaking News: I’m going to be a daddy blogger! cc: @LaToyaMsutton
LaToya M. Sutton (@LaToyamSutton) and I have been married for 5 years and 33 days as of today and we’re please too announce that we’re having our first child. If you would ask both of our parents it’s 5 years too late. Regardless, I’ve always been afraid to bring a child into this crazy world and as many of you know, I’ve traveling like crazy over the past 2yrs. But now with the support of LaToya who’s not only been a great wife but an awesome friend we’re ready to venture down the road of becoming parents.
As of right now, I’m still in shock and aww. I’m scared, I’m nervous, yet excited to be father but already thinking about all the geek opportunities there will be to raise a child in this new digital age. Here’s a little F.A.Q. if you have any questions:
- LaToya is 30, and I’m 35
- This is our first child for the both of us
- LaToya is a few months pregnant
- We don’t know if it’s a boy or a girl yet
- We don’t have a name for the baby yet, but for now it’s baby Sutton
- Do I want a Wayne Sutton Jr? No!
- I’m not creating a twitter account or buying a domain name until we name the baby
- Yes, there will be a baby blog once have a name.
- Two possible goals I have for the child: #1 have their own web startup by age 7 and/or #2 become a NASCAR driver
- Have we told all of our family members? No, just our parents and siblings. This will be a first time hearing it for some. Better than FaceTime… right?
- I’m just praying for a health baby and a safe delivery.
Thank you LaToya Sutton for venturing down the path of marriage and now parenthood with me. I know you’re going to be a great mother, Love you!. To my family, friends and partners thanks for the support and the next few months are going to be crazy but bare with me. I’m going to be a daddy Blogger!
Any good advice for a soon to be father?
Where can I find those social networking baby outfits? CC @LouisGray
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July 16, 2010
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Gregory Ng said:
Congratulations Wayne and LaToya!
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Philip Ciccarello said:
Nice work, congrats Wayne! I do have some advise, invest in an awesome digital SLR camera to capture all those memories.
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Nichelle Stephens said:
congrats! If it is girl, then cute cupcake onesies
http://www.blissliving.com/box-of-2-cupcake-one...
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latoyamsutton said:
I can tell Wayne is still in “shock and awe” because I am 30 not 32. No woman wants her age listed incorrectly unless you say she's younger!
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Audrey said:
Congrats! Is baby going to be representing NC in a roadtrip next year
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PS – Your wife is BEAUTIFUL!
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Lisa Creech Bledsoe said:
Wooohooo! Congrats and good on ya, mates.
A new baby will finally show Wayne “who's boss.”
Way to go, y'all!
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Wayne Sutton said:
Sorry! Bad signs of #vampriemode & still being in “shock & aww”. In the title it's @LatoyamSutton & she's 30. #husbandfail
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks and good advice
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks! not sure if I will be able to much less the babby! Maybe if LaToya can go too.
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks Greg!
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July 16, 2010
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JayMoney said:
Wayne this is wonderful news… I still remember when I became a first time father on 1/28/2002 it's a great feeling, at first yeah you are a little scared cause there is no book on how to be a father, but as you settle in it becomes second nature. Man the best is yet to come, to rasie a child is pure joy and with God's help you, your wife, and family will enjoy all the fruits that will come of this wonderful occasion and experience.
Congrats to you both, God is truly wonderful…take care DADDY
Do we now call you Daddy Sutton? LOL
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1918 said:
Welcome to a whole new world. Suddenly the Tweetups and traveling will no longer seem all that important. You and LaToya will be great parents.
Say hello to a whole new meaning of #vampiremode
Congrats!
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Patrick said:
Congrats Wayne and LaToya! Very happy for you!
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Nichelle said:
Congrats Wayne and LaToya! I'm so excited for you guys – and I can't wait to see what @GwenSutton tweets!
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GinnySkal said:
Wayne and LaToya: Congratulations. Baby Sutton is in for a lot of love from two stellar parents.
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Karlie Justus said:
Big congrats!!! And the tags on this blog post are awesome.
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Chris Moody said:
Congrats Wayne!
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July 16, 2010
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Dani Burns said:
Woot! Congratulations Wayne & LaToya! I'm sure that Baby Sutton will be as beautiful and talented as his/her parents. What an wild, humbling, joyful adventure you're in for! So excited for you. =)
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Karl Sakas said:
Congratulations and best wishes!
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Brian McDonald said:
My best wishes to you and LaToya for a healthy baby. Having a kid is a life changer in a good way!
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Jennafleur said:
Wow! Congrats LaToya and Wayne! So happy for you guys! You'll be wonderful parents!
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renewabelle said:
Congrats to you both! Parenthood is truly one of the most amazing journeys in the world. I'm deliriously excited for you…
(PS: I'd just like to remind you that Jessica is a fantastic girl's name… #justsayin)
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Dean Peters said:
Awesome!
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Brian Russell said:
Wonderful! Congratulations! Being a parent is hard but THE best thing I've ever done. Such wonderful love.
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Jennix5 said:
CONGRATULATIONS, Wayne & LaToya! What incredible news for a Friday morning
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Stephen Bolen said:
Congratulations on Baby Sutton!
Two things I learned the hard way: 1) When people tell you “get your sleep now! Har-har-har!” they aren't joking. I honestly thought that was total BS, but 13 months later, they were all right. 2) Make sure you have your iPhone/Video Camera/Digital Camera charger with you in the hospital bag. I had my DSLR battery go flat shortly after my daughter was born.
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LisaSullivan said:
WOW, Wayne. BIG Congratulations to you both! How exciting…and scary, yeah. But, you'll both be wonderful parents. And what a GREAT photo of you two! Have you been hiding that one?
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tiffani said:
This is AWESOME, Wayne!! SOOOOO glad there will be a Baby Sutton. And why not have a Junior? Set up a real social media dynasty! This is reallly quite great news. Congratulations!
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brian_long66 said:
Congratulations, Wayne! You do realize, of course, that parenthood will take your famous #vampiremode to a new level.
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Jason said:
Congrats! It's the best job — and most important one — you'll have outside of being a good husband. Keep on making sure you have time to keep loving Latoya… it's the best gift you can give to your kids.
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Faydra Deon said:
Congratulations, Dad- and Mom-to-Be. That's awesome news.
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks
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Wayne Sutton said:
Great advice!
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Wayne Sutton said:
So true! #vampiremode is now a requirement
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Wayne Sutton said:
Ha! a Dynasty? lol .. thanks
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Wayne Sutton said:
Ha. Thanks, yes was saving it for today…
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Rab said:
Wow. It's all about to change. But in a good way. LaToya and Wayne congratulations. I am so happy for you both and I know you are excited. You'll look at the world in a whole new way after this. You should prepare as best you can and be ready for lots of surprises too. I hope and pray for the good health of your child and you both as well. So glad that you have a 7 year plan Wayne, but be ready for the unexpected. Kids tend to have a mind of their own. Parent recommendations: Be patient, be kind, be nice, be flexible, be relaxed, be understanding and be selfless. It takes two to make a thing go right. It takes two to make it outta sight. You both have what it takes. Just trust in yourself and lean on your family and the rest will fall into place. Can't wait to talk about it soon.
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks Ryan, great advice. … “It takes two to make a thing go right.” ha.. Rob Base!
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Damond Nollan said:
Congratulations, Wayne! Welcome to parenthood.
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Natalie Alford said:
Hurray! Congratulations on the exciting news.
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AroundHarlem said:
Congrats !!!
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks Stephen, great tips. Ouch on the battery. Yes I practice always be charging when it comes to my iPhone.
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks Jen!
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks Brian, I get the feeling we're going to have a few baby conversations down the road.
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DJ Waldow said:
Wayne. Wayne. Wayne.
A few things.
1. Get ready for a helluva ride, dude.
2. About time.
3. Remind me again how you landed such a beautiful wife?
4. About time.
5. About time.
6. Get ready for some “all-in-good-fun” competition between Baby Waldow and Baby Sutton.
7. Lock up her domain now. EvaWaldow.com is live and secured for 10 years.
8. Don't share (publicly) any nude pictures.
9. About time.
10. Continue being Wayne.
BONUS: Holy crap, Wayne. Please tell your wife congrats for me too.
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks!
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks Damond!
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks Jessica.. thanks for the name suggestion… Jessica
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks Jen!
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks Brian!
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks Karl
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks Dani, good to see you at the Foursquare marketing panel yesterday too.
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks Chris… you're next?
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Wayne Sutton said:
Lol, you caught that Karlie? Thanks
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks Ginny!
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Wayne Sutton said:
Yeah, @GwenSutton has been going crazy not tweeting or telling anyone yet.
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks Patrick for the support!
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Wayne Sutton said:
LOL, best comment ever! … “About time” … Ref: #3 I'm lucky
. #6: Yes sir. .. it's on Baby Waldow vs Baby Sutton. #7 good advice . Will do. Thanks DJ
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Wayne Sutton said:
So true Phil.. thanks for the encouragement. Oh yeah.. might have to call it. #babynightmode
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Wayne Sutton said:
Ha. thanks, lol Cupecake onesies! What's onesies?
I have a long way to go! #jk
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Wayne Sutton said:
I'm all iPhone 4 for pictures but thanks!
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Wayne Sutton said:
Lol Jay! no sir please never call me “Daddy Sutton” Thanks for the advice and much success to you and your family as well.
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks
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Angela Connor said:
Congratulations Wayne and LaToya: There is no better reward in this lifetime and I've been rewarded twice, with awesome girls. Five years of marriage is a good base. We did it that way. So once you two start to drive eachother mad, you can fall back on those five years of memories before the kids. Again, congratulations from the Connor family.
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DJ Waldow said:
Too bad there wasn't a prize for “best comment ever.” In all seriousness, I could not be happier for you and your beautiful wife…
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Victor Tolbert said:
Congratulations Wayne and LaToya!
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5×5 said:
I believe a baby shower tweetup is order! Congratulations you two!
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Wayne Sutton said:
Ha, sounds like a good idea to me. thanks
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Wayne Sutton said:
Thanks Victor!
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Wayne Sutton said:
Lol, good advice and thanks Angela
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David B. Thomas said:
Congratulations to both of you. Wayne, I know you're going to be an awesome dad.