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[commedieu]

god damn, thats a baby shower? lol.. im never going to be prepared for children.

Congrats on the family

 

[Dot Matrix]

Thought I’d give a quick update in case anyone was interested.

Mrs Matrix is bloody huge now! But she is 34 weeks with twins…

We had a scan last week and both are in the top 90% of the chart size wise, and that’s the average sizing for a single pregnancy. Both are 6.5 pounds each so it’s like she is carrying a 13 pound baby.

We’ve gone for an elective caesarean and the date has been narrowed down to the 27th, 28th or 30th of this month. We find out on Tuesday next week exactly which day. Our consultant predicts that they won’t need to be kept in the care unit unless there are breathing issues, which is possible when babies are born by caesarean.

We managed to avoid finding out the genders so looking forward to the surprise. Choosing 3 pairs of names we both agree on has been hard.

I’ll start my paternity leave from the day both the babies and Mrs Matrix are back at home. Looking forward to a month off to spend time with the new family.

Any tips on what to expect in the first month or so are welcome. Especially any specific to caring for 2 babies at the same time as the wife is recovering from a c section. Apparently I have to give her injections at home after the birth which I’m not looking forward to.

 

[Az]

She's going to be hurting, so you'll have to take care of 3 during that time off. Anytime the babies are asleep, you sleep. Good luck.

 

[zephry]

I am not sure if this was mentioned, but are you planning to marry your gf? I think one of the most important thing for the baby is to have a good father and mother at home. I have a son and there are definitely things that only a father or mother can provide the child.

Once the baby comes, you can pretty much kiss hardcore gaming good bye for a long time. You might consider 3DS or Vita so you can play in short sessions.

 

[Arthr2ShdsJcksn]

Your sleep schedule will be aligned with the babies for that first month. I can't imagine what it would be like with two at the same time.

You'll also have to learn how to be responsive to their cries, but manage it so that it doesn't overwhelm you.

 

[GashPrex]

Got a week old at home- basically you live your life in 3 hour time blocks because they must feed every 3 hours for the first few weeks to make sure they are gaining weight and encouraging milk production. Plus they generally sleep after a good feeding. I basically became a lactation consultant working with my wife on breastfeeding. But it's awesome when your daughter is just sleeping quietly in your arms

 

[quickwhips]

Are you sure you guys are ready for a kid? My wife and I waited 15 years before we were financially and mentally ready. You shouldn't have a kid because of an accident. You should have a kid because you want one.

 

[J-Rod]

No one is ever ready. They are 36 weeks into it anyway, so there is no turning back now.

 

[quickwhips]

No one is ever ready. They are 36 weeks into it anyway, so there is no turning back now.

Shit my bad I didn't see that.

 

[captive]

This is like a unofficial OT for babies eh?

My wife and I's son is 7 months. He's freaking great. Congrats to all the other new GAF-Parents.

 

[BFIB]

This is like a unofficial OT for babies eh?

My wife and I's son is 7 months. He's freaking great. Congrats to all the other new GAF-Parents.

My daughter will be a year already next month.

It really fucking flies parent's GAF, enjoy every second.

 

[FrontalMonk]

Congrats to all the GAF-moms and GAF-dads in here. Pre-pre-dad here, missus and I are working on it, but has proved difficult so far to get everything to hit. I envy you guys with all your kiddos, but it's just been a lot of fun reading through the thread and see all the announcements and pics

 

[anarckitty]

I just found out I'm pregnant this morning. It's my second pregnancy so I already know what to expect, for the most part anyway. This baby is already kicking my ass. Literally. My digestive tract is already backed up. This sucks.

 

[freenudemacusers]

This is like a unofficial OT for babies eh?

My wife and I's son is 7 months. He's freaking great. Congrats to all the other new GAF-Parents.

it's crazy how much they grow in the span of a year

5 months old

1.25 years old

why can't they stay small forever T___________T

 

[Dot Matrix]

This is like a unofficial OT for babies eh?
My wife and I's son is 7 months. He's freaking great. Congrats to all the other new GAF-Parents.

Kinda turning that way. I posted here a few months back just after we found out it was twins. Was posting an update for anyone who was interested back then. Is there a fatherhood GAF OT? I never actually looked..


Mrs Matrix and I have been married for a year and a half. But being married has absolutely nothing to do with being a good parent. I have unmarried friends who are parents and they are better than most of the married ones.

And yes, we are more than financially comfortable with my career, and my wife is a childcare specialist when she isn’t on maternity leave. I think we have this covered.

I know that sleep will be the major factor over the first year or so. We have looked into twin sleeping habits and we want to keep them in separate cots and baskets so they don’t become too reliant on each other for comfort. We also need to train them to sleep in different environments from a young age. I only work an average of 15 days a month and I have annual leave and paternity leave to take so I’m glad I’ll be there to help more than the average working father.

Another thing that worries me is the mess. I’m not OCD by any standard but I do like things to be clean and tidy and I get quite uncomfortable if things are messy. I’ve tried to train myself to put up with more mess over the months but I crack if I don’t tidy up every night.

 

[BaronLundi]

This is like a unofficial OT for babies eh?

There is a thread.

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