Here's my words of wisdom:
-A last-minute c-section might actually be a blessing in disguise.
-Don't feel bad if you don't instantly fall in love with the baby. Bonding takes time.
-The first month is going to be hell. No, seriously, it's going to be worse than you realize.
-It starts to get fun when they can smile, around 2-4 months.
source: I have a 7-month-old daughter.
do u have any coathangers in the house
You mean the smell of buttered popcorn.Congrats, enjoy the smell of sweet newborn poop until you start giving her solid foods.
FUCK my curiosity.My daughter is 4 months old:
-you'll get way less sleep, but you'll adapt quickly (you'll be able to do stuff, but still be tired)
-instinct will take over & make stuff like cleaning diapers not bad (do a meconium poop and you'll be ok after)
-you're gonna finally understand why some people really love babies (also, cats will be downgraded to 2nd cutest thing)
-everything will be OK.
Help her. Take turns at taking care of the baby during the night. Don't get up at the same time with her just to support her in the moment. Take turns, i.e. it's your turn, it's my turn. Get your sleep but give her a chance to get hers.
Put some moisturizer in a little medicine cup like a Nyquil serving cup, and microwave it for about 6 seconds. Any longer and you'll liquefy it. Rub that warm cream on her feet and legs until you're out of the cream. Do this for her all the time - at least every night or two. Her feet will be sore and cracked constantly and in general she'll appreciate this.
Shower with her and clean her feet, wash her back, wash her undercarriage, wash her asshole etc. Stuff she'll have trouble reaching - or will appreciate you're bothering to do for her.
Don't let her overdo it with weight gain. If she gains a lot, support her to lose it, as soon as possible. Support her in every way you can, except for letting her gain, and keep, baby weight. Let her know you're aware of the weight gain, but don't let her accept it as the "new her". Let her know you'll tolerate it temporarily but subtly and without crushing her spirit make sure you are VERY aware that she is currently fat and maybe unattractive, but that you know what's under there and that you still love what's under there. Sometimes they never lose it, and since she got what she came for (the baby) she may never feel motivated to be attractive for the rest of her life, unless she's looking for side dick. Be really careful of this one.
After the little one arrives, make sure to give your woman as much attention as you gave her before the baby. A lot of women get jealous of their own children because now they aren't the center of the universe anymore.
Keep having sex. Make her feel attractive even if she isn't. If you had a heavily sexual relationship, keep fucking her. Don't ever stop. If you stop, it'll end. Request hand jobs or oral sex if she can't make love. AND OFFER IT BACK. Don't let her accept the idea that just because her sexual appetite maydrop, yours will too.(absolutely will)
Don't feel rushed to get married. In fact it may be easier not to get married at this point.
Stop smoking, stop drinking and stop taking drugs if you do any of these things.
I'm never going to know this feeling.
It's kind of sad.
This is possibly my favourite gaf post ever, from yet another "I'm having a baby" thread. Never thought I would ever have to search this site for the quote "wash her asshole". This guy who wrote this is my fucking hero. Do all this OP and you will be golden.
Wash her asshole! OMG I am dead.
Enjoy your sleep and freedom. There's two sides to every coin!I'm never going to know this feeling.
It's kind of sad.
Except, hopefully, Megalosaro's asshole.There's always adoption if you cannot conceive. A lot of children need homes.
You may not even need to clean anyone's asshole.
There's always adoption if you cannot conceive. A lot of children need homes.
You may not even need to clean anyone's asshole.
Went with my wife today to the ultrasound and saw the baby for the first time. Completely blew my mind. Like, we made that. Holy crap.
Of course, now comes the massive nerves. Will I be a good father? Can I give this child all the time and chances it deserves and more? I'm scared, but I'm excited as well. Also, I'm 31 and my wife is 30. I think we've had enough fun.
She's due in January, giving me about 6 months to get ready. So Dad-GAF, can I get some tips and tricks, being that most of you have done this before?
Don't be quiet when the baby is sleeping. Vacuum and do normal things you would do if the kid was awake. It makes life easier when they can fall asleep without having the world dead silent.
Went with my wife today to the ultrasound and saw the baby for the first time. Completely blew my mind. Like, we made that. Holy crap.
Of course, now comes the massive nerves. Will I be a good father? Can I give this child all the time and chances it deserves and more? I'm scared, but I'm excited as well. Also, I'm 31 and my wife is 30. I think we've had enough fun.
She's due in January, giving me about 6 months to get ready. So Dad-GAF, can I get some tips and tricks, being that most of you have done this before?
It is all very very true, isn't it.I adore this post.
This is true .Holding that little hand and feeling him squeeze back is just one of the smallest gestures and biggest thrills I've had in this life.
Thought I would bump this thread instead of making a new one as a lot of us were expecting around the same time. Apologies for the hijack op.
I just returned from the hospital, my wife's water broke tonight, she's only 28 weeks. We rushed to the hospital where they gave her steroid injections (for the babies lungs) and they're keeping her in there until at least Monday. They think she will give birth in the next seven days and then our son will have to spend the next 10 weeks in the intensive care unit.
I have never been so stressed, worried and upset for my wife. It has been a shitty night for sure![]()
Thought I would bump this thread instead of making a new one as a lot of us were expecting around the same time. Apologies for the hijack op.
I just returned from the hospital, my wife's water broke tonight, she's only 28 weeks. We rushed to the hospital where they gave her steroid injections (for the babies lungs) and they're keeping her in there until at least Monday. They think she will give birth in the next seven days and then our son will have to spend the next 10 weeks in the intensive care unit.
I have never been so stressed, worried and upset for my wife. It has been a shitty night for sure![]()
Thought I would bump this thread instead of making a new one as a lot of us were expecting around the same time. Apologies for the hijack op.
I just returned from the hospital, my wife's water broke tonight, she's only 28 weeks. We rushed to the hospital where they gave her steroid injections (for the babies lungs) and they're keeping her in there until at least Monday. They think she will give birth in the next seven days and then our son will have to spend the next 10 weeks in the intensive care unit.
I have never been so stressed, worried and upset for my wife. It has been a shitty night for sure![]()
Hospital just phoned. My wife is going into labour now, he's coming tonight! Thanks for the best wishes people. Have to go.
How do you guys feel having kids later on? People tell me to have kids as soon as possible, but I'm still practically a kid at 24.