Becoming a dad for the first time

[Skidfingers McGonical]

How did that happen???

I don't know. It has flown over. Not ever had a moment to sit and reflect about being his dad. Just whirlwind all the way. Amazing time.

 

 

He also thinks pigeons are the best thing ever.

[Hand Shandy]

Had to pick my lad up from nursery yesterday as he had a temperature so it's a day of working from home for me. He's 4 so it's not too bad although he'll be pestering me to play with him when i'm on conference calls no doubt!

 

He starts School in September. Madness.

Mine is 4 in a few days and also starts school in September. Where the fuck that time has gone I have no idea...

[Mook]

Been for the 12 week scan (at 9 O'clock) this morning, look set to be joining this not so exclusive club. A mixture of relief that everything was ok this time and just excitement.

 

Baby due on 7th December.

 

[dickie mint]

Been for the 12 week scan (at 9 O'clock) this morning, look set to be joining this not so exclusive club. A mixture of relief that everything was ok this time and just excitement.

 

Baby due on 7th December.

Good news,you'll start enjoying Xmas now its magic when you have kids.

[Champ]

Been for the 12 week scan (at 9 O'clock) this morning, look set to be joining this not so exclusive club. A mixture of relief that everything was ok this time and just excitement.

 

Baby due on 7th December.

Oh, wow, you kept that one quiet! Superb stuff. Got everything crossed for you.

 

You'll be needing that new place for all the shit so-called friends are about to palm off on you

[Champ]

I don't know. It has flown over. Not ever had a moment to sit and reflect about being his dad. Just whirlwind all the way. Amazing time.

 

 

He also thinks pigeons are the best thing ever.

How did I miss that picture? Look at those little jellies! So Sweeeeeeeeet

[Mook]

Oh, wow, you kept that one quiet! Superb stuff. Got everything crossed for you

Thanks, I'm not sure what the bigger news is, that I'm going to be a Dad or that I'm going to enjoy Christmas.

[Champ]

Thanks, I'm not sure what the bigger news is, that I'm going to be a Dad or that I'm going to enjoy Christmas.

Enjoy it all, mister

[Scott_M]

My wife was measuring slightly under (she's 35 weeks) so we went for a scan yesterday. The baby is currently breach & the nurse was saying she should have spun by now so my wife should start thinking about a c-section. She's at the mid-wife next Thursday so maybe another scan the week after.

 

I hope she stays breach. The whole birth scenario just sounds horrific to me. A c-section seems a lot less fuss & easier. Also, be good to have a specific date rather than 'when she comes'. I'm impatient at the best of times so will be happier getting her earlier.

 

Been to anti-natal tonight. This might sound harsh but it's pointless the blokes going. It's purely for the woman & men were just referenced to 'support' which I didn't need to sit through a 3 hour presentation to know. I know we're largely bystanders & the women are doing all the work but it'd be nice to at least feel valued & important.

[Trumo]

The presentation could have been very different:

 

[stringvest]

My wife was measuring slightly under (she's 35 weeks) so we went for a scan yesterday. The baby is currently breach & the nurse was saying she should have spun by now so my wife should start thinking about a c-section. She's at the mid-wife next Thursday so maybe another scan the week after.

 

I hope she stays breach. The whole birth scenario just sounds horrific to me. A c-section seems a lot less fuss & easier. Also, be good to have a specific date rather than 'when she comes'. I'm impatient at the best of times so will be happier getting her earlier.

 

Been to anti-natal tonight. This might sound harsh but it's pointless the blokes going. It's purely for the woman & men were just referenced to 'support' which I didn't need to sit through a 3 hour presentation to know. I know we're largely bystanders & the women are doing all the work but it'd be nice to at least feel valued & important.

 

get on the gas and air when you get to that bit.  Fab and free.  I must have got through a couple of bottles of the stuff.  

[Paulie Dangerously]

 

Anyone else get "Dad Shoulder" at the end of each day? Drool, snot, milk and god knows what else

[Furmedge]

I get dad shoulder and last night the other one who is 3 projectile vomited all over our bed and me. At 1am.

[redheart]

I still cannot figure out how to put pictures on this ruddy forum

[bouncebrigade]

Been for the 12 week scan (at 9 O'clock) this morning, look set to be joining this not so exclusive club. A mixture of relief that everything was ok this time and just excitement. Baby due on 7th December.

 

Well played, lad.  Many congratulations.  It's the best buzz ever.

 

I've a 8.5 month old and he's just an awesome little kid.

 

And don't mind what people say about the end of life as you know it etc etc.  You adapt and get on with things, I still have good nights out although me and the wife probably go out less together, more so individually with our own mates, just so we're not constantly calling on babysitters.

[bouncebrigade]

Thanks, I'm not sure what the bigger news is, that I'm going to be a Dad or that I'm going to enjoy Christmas.

 

It certainly changes Xmas forever!  Instead of trying to beat the record for nights out in one month, it's now all about finding the coolest present money can buy.

[Champ]

It certainly changes Xmas forever! Instead of trying to beat the record for nights out in one month, it's now all about finding the coolest present money can buy.

I've always stood by the belief that a little bit of disappointment is character building

[Robbo29]

Champ knows, just wish Mrs Robbo did as well!

[Champ]

Champ knows, just wish Mrs Robbo did as well!

The things they asked for when they were little and never got is the stuff of family folklore now.

 

Weirdly, the less they get (within reason) the less they seem to ask for. Works treat

[redheart]

My son is 4 months old today. It has been amazing. It has been terrifying, tiring and bloody expensive but also the best experience anyone could ever have!

 

 

So here's a few pictures.

 

 

Gillan aged six day back in February

 

 

 

 

 

 

And aged about 5 1/2 weeks

 

 

[Champ]

Is there something missing, redheart?

 

And another thing, why are you in red?

[redheart]

In red?

 

I cannot get pictures to work!

[Trumo]

My son is 4 months old today. It has been amazing. It has been terrifying, tiring and bloody expensive but also the best experience anyone could ever have!

 

 

So here's a few pictures.

 

 

Gillan aged six day back in February

 

 

 

 

 

 

And aged about 5 1/2 weeks

 

Are we playing peek-a-boo?

[Charles Penrose]

I've always stood by the belief that a little bit of disappointment is character building

I sound right up your street. Fancy a shag?

[redheart]

Are we playing peek-a-boo?

Nope we are playing I cannot post pictures on this forum!