I'm going to be a "DADDY"...
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WHOOHOO.. I am finally going to be joining the ranks of many of you other Polycounters in bringing a young PCer into the world. My wife, Jessica (aka Blondefire) is about 10 weeks pregnant and so far the little "bean" is doing rather well. Although Jess is totally bedridden due to dehydration, and nausea and dizzyness (brought on by the usual first trimester sicknesses) and as of the last few weeks, shes been hooked up to an I.V. for fluids. Seems sort of morbid, but even through all the needles and I.V. bag changes (sometimes in the middle of the night, which totally destroys me especially when I have to work)) shes handling it like a trooper.
I didn't really mention it before, but in January we suffered a miscarraige after about 7-8 weeks, and it totally destroyed both uf us.. (although moreso she than I). It was a tough few weeks, but when everything was clear we basically had the green light to start trying again, and that we did. WHOHOO..
Anyway... somewhere around Oct 27 the little guy / girl will make their debut..
( Any advice, from some of the other parents, as what to expect in the future months ???)
I didn't really mention it before, but in January we suffered a miscarraige after about 7-8 weeks, and it totally destroyed both uf us.. (although moreso she than I). It was a tough few weeks, but when everything was clear we basically had the green light to start trying again, and that we did. WHOHOO..
Anyway... somewhere around Oct 27 the little guy / girl will make their debut..
( Any advice, from some of the other parents, as what to expect in the future months ???)
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Congrats!
Good luck and be sure to learn to nap anywhere, anytime. =]
Cause when you're a parent waking up at 9am is considered "sleeping in".
good luck to both you, wife and son/daughter!
Being a Dad takes a while to adapt to and intially its more work than rewards, but though the rewards are not as often, they are far higher than any you will have experienced prior to being a parent.
You may also find yourself reexperiencing or analyzing your own childhood and a lot of your memories of childhood and your understanding of who your parents are will become a LOT more clear.
First few months are just tough because you don't know what you are doing right and what you are doing wrong, but eventually that passes and you calm down a bit.
I would advise you both to try to enjoy things like sex in the afternoon, long dinners at restruants in relaxing quiet, sitting up late and lying in late the next day and so on before the wee one arrives
Oh and best of luck to you both.
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I wish for nothing but the best for yourself and your wife. I hope all her medical problems disappear. Nothing you have ever done will really prepare you for the challenges of Fatherhood.
Well expect copious vomiting from your missus for the first trimester, but you already know about that. As the pregnancy continues the sickness will wear off. Second trimester is the most "fun". Make announcements, go shopping and really enjoy being expectant parents. Third trimester is less fun. Tiredness, sore backs and puffy ankles rule. Your wife may become tired easily and the stress will get to you.
Then they are born. Its the most wonderful fantastic moment in your life. I was present at the birth of all my children. The first one is the worst. Expect a labour of over 12 hours. But the feeling - well I just cant describe it.
Enjoy the children as babies - that first nappy is a Biatch (youll see what I mean soon enough). After that they vary in colour according to diet, formula milk means orange poo, breastmilk means green.
I could go on for hours but I wont. Its a journey of discovery you will never regret.
Oh and its true what they say. The first 18 years are the worst
/E - edited for typos caused by excitement.
TINS: As for learning the sex ahead of time, yeah we will probably opt for it since it would be easier in preparing a baby room, and not having to worry about getting lots of yellow or green clothing..
Sorry I havent gotten a chance to thank you all for the replies, but I thank you all and look forward to any more "advice" or even good stories, you may want to share..
Tins, knit with black wool. Goth babies are "in" these days.
Also according to my calculations our wives are in a race to see can deliver first LOL. My next one is due at about that time too I think.