jesus. First 3rick, now WoTV. What's next? Dream? congrates both of you two for learning how to put the p in the v.
LOL, yeah that excuse worked for us, too Congrats Tom and 3rik! Shibbsy can reproduce a-sexual-lee. I've seen it, it's disgusting.
Yeah, i'm not into jerking off to drawn pictures of woman with large eyes and equally as large chests from Japanese people.
Being 4 and 1/2 months since our second showed up I feel it is probably safe for me to post here (no new proximity-induced stork deliveries for us). So I have a few thoughts: First, CONGRATS to all of you! I have found this to be an adventure spectacularly beyond what I could have imagined. Second, read up on it (unless the better half is doing it and making sure you dig, too. This was my case.) Knowledge really is power in this case. Lots of things are happening and they are WAY, WAY, WAY less concerning when you have a sense that they really ARE supposed to be happening. Second Part B, as mentioned above, there will be tensions/fights. Let 'em go: she IS right. In nine months you'll get the woman you know back. In the meantime acquiesce or find a quiet, unobtrusive way to help her remember how she probably wanted whatever-it-is to be. This probably won't happen often, but recognise when it does and let it go. Second Part C, again, knowledge is power. Pregnancy and child birth is a natural process. As people we tend to forget that and start to interfere with nature sometimes. I'm not saying drag her into a cave and don't come out until the kid arrives. I am saying that knowing what is happening puts you in a position to have it happen how you want it to happen (relatively). Leaving it all to an "expert" or someone who has done it 20 times leaves you pretty disadvantaged and out-of-control. And that's where it starts to get scary. We are car enthusiasts. Apply this analogy to how you drive, maintain, and work on your car. If you knew absolutely nothing about it, how would you go about finding a mechanic/garage you could trust or know when you couldn't? Third, you are probably the person she relies on the most in the process. Knowing the above will help you to be supportive and reassuring when she needs it. And allow you to remind her of what she knows but has forgotten in the moment. This process is both of yours event. You are the one she can rely on more that anyone else at the hardest points for her. I was told I would be in the delivery room. I said okay, but that I would be in the corner with a book and headphones on. In the end I just did whatever she needed. Whether helping her walk, providing a counterweight for her during contractions (put a small towel in your hospital bag - it breaks less than your hand or arm if she grabs it during a contraction. I speak from experience here.), clarifying her desires in general or specifically to staff, and most importantly, being supportive. Supportive is huge. It's like putting money into a high-yield savings account. She is growing that kid great. She can do it. And she will. This is all a natural process, however it is spectacularly strange. Especially the first time. But the human body is supposed to do it. Even your concerns and qualms now about fatherhood are bang on. It is awesome! Fourth, this is specifically for you fathers-to-be: in the end, she is doing all the really hard work. Compared to what she has to do, we got it easy. Again, congratulations! You've just embarked on the most amazing and meaningful journey of your life! Sorry this seems a bit overly sentimental, but in my defense, in nine months or so (if not before) I think you will know exactly where I am coming from. Gambarimasho!
Congrats! ...And since this is turning into the official baby thread... you can add me to the list too. We're expecting a boy this spring!
Wow congrats everyone! I didn't realize there we so many new parents on the board here. My wife and I just had our first little girl. She was due Jan. 1st but was 6 weeks premature so she arrived on Nov. 20th. She was 3 lbs 15oz. My advice for all you that are expecting soon, is to enjoy getting as much sleep as you can right now. I average a total 4 hours on and off throughout the night during the week. And be prepared well ahead of time, don't wait until the last month to get everything ready to have the baby, because in our case that last month never came.
Yikes, lotsa of babies coming! Congrats to all. This will surely bring down the average age at future firestone meets
Just noticed this thread...funny because I'm in the hospital right now (wifi FTW My wife's being induced early in the morning with our first. I can't wait till he's old enough to hand me tools while I teach him about cars!
if I can do this anythings possible! :eek3: Just joshing. congrats on the great news! It might seem scary, but what in life is fun with out some scare?
I want me one of these... things that cry and poop... but they are so cute! And they love you forever and ever! Got any names picked out?
Nice... our good friends in Sth Dakota named their boy Wyatt.. but I dont think his middle name is Earp
There sure are occasional times when you wonder if this is true! "I love you daddy, that's why I wrote my name on your car."
