Any other expectant Dads?
Discussion
snotrag said:
Congratulations PP!
39 weeks tomorrow here! I am on tenter hooks, as it could be tonight, could be 3 or 4 weeks time... Poor lass has totally had enough now though and just wants it over with. Everything is "ready" as much as it can be but we are both just wanting to meet him and get started, sooner the better.
The amount of family hovering about in the sidelines wanting to be 'first to know' is getting on my tits already though. We have decided we are not telling anyone anything until he's born, and even considering now telling anyone until we are home!
Good luck snotrag! Sounds like you're there...ensure the hospital bag's packed, both your mobiles are kept charged and you've not got any diary appointments more than an hour away, then (try to) go with the flow...first ones are often late (J was 10 days late). The old wives tales of sex, curry and (lots of) pineapples are apparently at least partly true, if you want to hurry things along. 39 weeks tomorrow here! I am on tenter hooks, as it could be tonight, could be 3 or 4 weeks time... Poor lass has totally had enough now though and just wants it over with. Everything is "ready" as much as it can be but we are both just wanting to meet him and get started, sooner the better.
The amount of family hovering about in the sidelines wanting to be 'first to know' is getting on my tits already though. We have decided we are not telling anyone anything until he's born, and even considering now telling anyone until we are home!
Becs was booked in for a sunroof delivery on Monday*...which went smoothly and efficiently, and we now have a healthy, wrinkly and adorable (albeit rather nocturnal!
) daughter. 6y.o. son is delighted to be a big brother too. 
...just trying now to get back into the routine again, after 6 years!
As for family - agree with you - this is your moment, you set the rules and request the space if you want it. Thankfully both Becs and I are of the same mind, which is "focus on us and baby first, then visitors once we're settled and both Becs and baby are up for them".
We let family know that we wanted a bit of space and 'radio silence' this weekend, then a few hours after the delivery on Monday we texted immediate family from hospital, sent initial phone pics, and then followed up by letting extended family and friends know that evening. Everything else has waited until we were home.
- I MAY have been pushing it a little by going to the Silverstone Classic all weekend, but I got away with it.
Our son came on Sunday, nice surprise as we hadn’t found out what we were having and already have a daughter. 8lb 12oz Home birth in a water pool, would recommend it, was so relaxed and relatively stress free, compared to hospital last time round. The wife only had a bit of gas and air. (she’s a bit of a tough cookie) Both doing great. Cleaning up was an experience!
Congratulations to those other recent arrivals.
And those expecting their first soon, nothing can prepare you for the first time you hold them.
Congratulations to those other recent arrivals.
And those expecting their first soon, nothing can prepare you for the first time you hold them.
Huge congratulations to both princeperch and Pamoothican!!!!!
Also clearly remember the unique moment we arrived home with our baby girl.We flopped onto the settee and just gazed at her sleeping in the cardboard box (provided by the hospital to supposedly reduce SIDs). After a few minutes, the silence was broken by my wife who nonchalantly said,"We have our baby girl in the house". I was too shocked to reply, and just nodded to acknowledge her
Pamoothican said:
And those expecting their first soon, nothing can prepare you for the first time you hold them.
+1. Holding your newborn was definitely a special moment.Also clearly remember the unique moment we arrived home with our baby girl.We flopped onto the settee and just gazed at her sleeping in the cardboard box (provided by the hospital to supposedly reduce SIDs). After a few minutes, the silence was broken by my wife who nonchalantly said,"We have our baby girl in the house". I was too shocked to reply, and just nodded to acknowledge her
chip* said:
After a few minutes, the silence was broken by my wife who nonchalantly said,"We have our baby girl in the house". I was too shocked to reply, and just nodded to acknowledge her
And then before you know it they are arguing with you."You aren't a kind daddy. You tell me you need to share and you aren't sharing your crisps with me. Naughty daddy, you aren't my best friend any more" (5... going on 15)
Relish every moment. Every year is special and joyful in different ways.
Vaud said:
chip* said:
After a few minutes, the silence was broken by my wife who nonchalantly said,"We have our baby girl in the house". I was too shocked to reply, and just nodded to acknowledge her
Relish every moment. Every year is special and joyful in different ways.DuncB7 said:
Harry Flashman said:
3 weeks away
Excited but really, really nervous.
3 weeks for us too.Excited but really, really nervous.
Feel exactly the same.
One moment I'm completely calm about the whole thing, the next I'm almost messing my briefs.
This is baby number two, daughter is only just two..... I know what's coming, and I am scared, and how do you do it with two children!?!?
Also very excited, best thing in the world these little monsters.
joestifff said:
Also three weeks for us from when you posted. So now just shy of two weeks. Due date is 12th August.
This is baby number two, daughter is only just two..... I know what's coming, and I am scared, and how do you do it with two children!?!?
Also very excited, best thing in the world these little monsters.
It’s exhausting.This is baby number two, daughter is only just two..... I know what's coming, and I am scared, and how do you do it with two children!?!?
Also very excited, best thing in the world these little monsters.
My wife is 8 weeks pregnant. Have read a few stories in here so I have my fingers crossed that the baby is ok as the weeks go by.
It's not been easy getting to this stage as we were trying for close to a year to conceive which had its highs and lows.
I really am looking forward to being a father as this would be our first at 28.
Obviously haven't announced it to people outside of our close families but I feel I'm quite anonymous on here so I can write getting a worry off my chest amongst fellas.
It seems like pregnancy is all about the woman but the man doesn't half go through some emotions. Wife has really bad morning sickness so it hasn't been easy around the house as I've been working long days and coming home to do the home stuff too and she is only 8 weeks in
It's not been easy getting to this stage as we were trying for close to a year to conceive which had its highs and lows.
I really am looking forward to being a father as this would be our first at 28.
Obviously haven't announced it to people outside of our close families but I feel I'm quite anonymous on here so I can write getting a worry off my chest amongst fellas.
It seems like pregnancy is all about the woman but the man doesn't half go through some emotions. Wife has really bad morning sickness so it hasn't been easy around the house as I've been working long days and coming home to do the home stuff too and she is only 8 weeks in
CharlieH89 said:
It seems like pregnancy is all about the woman but the man doesn't half go through some emotions. Wife has really bad morning sickness so it hasn't been easy around the house as I've been working long days and coming home to do the home stuff too and she is only 8 weeks in
You’ll go through it when she’s back in work next year....I’m f
king knackered!!!! I work away 2 weeks on/off so when I’m away the grandmothers are on baby duty, when I’m home they get a rest and I’ve got the little one for a fortnight as my partners back working full time. She’s 17 mo now, walking everywhere and keeps me on my toes all day.....it’s hard work, very tiring but when she gives me that little smile, cuddle and pats my back it’s all worth it...
snotrag said:
2 days overdue now... Nervous is not the word!
no need to be nervous, parenting is just a thing that happens. You may be surprised at how you can work things out (together) relatively quickly. it's very rewarding, even aside from how amazing it is. Some aspects of your mind / world view change permanently, but you may also be surprised at how little many things, even practical things, do actually change materially. CharlieH89 said:
My wife is 8 weeks pregnant. Have read a few stories in here so I have my fingers crossed that the baby is ok as the weeks go by.
It's not been easy getting to this stage as we were trying for close to a year to conceive which had its highs and lows.
I really am looking forward to being a father as this would be our first at 28.
Obviously haven't announced it to people outside of our close families but I feel I'm quite anonymous on here so I can write getting a worry off my chest amongst fellas.
It seems like pregnancy is all about the woman but the man doesn't half go through some emotions. Wife has really bad morning sickness so it hasn't been easy around the house as I've been working long days and coming home to do the home stuff too and she is only 8 weeks in
Congratulations to you both!It's not been easy getting to this stage as we were trying for close to a year to conceive which had its highs and lows.
I really am looking forward to being a father as this would be our first at 28.
Obviously haven't announced it to people outside of our close families but I feel I'm quite anonymous on here so I can write getting a worry off my chest amongst fellas.
It seems like pregnancy is all about the woman but the man doesn't half go through some emotions. Wife has really bad morning sickness so it hasn't been easy around the house as I've been working long days and coming home to do the home stuff too and she is only 8 weeks in
We're coming up to 31 weeks now, we're in the nesting phase sorting out all the bits and bobs and makings lists etc, I'm sure it will all go out of the window as soon as the little arrival comes, but the intention is good
As per my previous posts a few pages back, we went for the Recaro City Life transportation system, seems to be really well made, we'll see how it holds up. If anyone else is looking I managed to get 10% off from Winstanleys Pramworld with free delivery, I used a discount code 10OFF if anyone is after anything it should work.
griffin dai said:
CharlieH89 said:
It seems like pregnancy is all about the woman but the man doesn't half go through some emotions. Wife has really bad morning sickness so it hasn't been easy around the house as I've been working long days and coming home to do the home stuff too and she is only 8 weeks in
You’ll go through it when she’s back in work next year....I’m fking knackered!!!! I work away 2 weeks on/off so when I’m away the grandmothers are on baby duty, when I’m home they get a rest and I’ve got the little one for a fortnight as my partners back working full time. She’s 17 mo now, walking everywhere and keeps me on my toes all day.....it’s hard work, very tiring but when she gives me that little smile, cuddle and pats my back it’s all worth it...
They will be made up to hopefully...I really am looking forward to it. We enjoyed our early twenties but now is the right time
Gary29 said:
CharlieH89 said:
My wife is 8 weeks pregnant. Have read a few stories in here so I have my fingers crossed that the baby is ok as the weeks go by.
It's not been easy getting to this stage as we were trying for close to a year to conceive which had its highs and lows.
I really am looking forward to being a father as this would be our first at 28.
Obviously haven't announced it to people outside of our close families but I feel I'm quite anonymous on here so I can write getting a worry off my chest amongst fellas.
It seems like pregnancy is all about the woman but the man doesn't half go through some emotions. Wife has really bad morning sickness so it hasn't been easy around the house as I've been working long days and coming home to do the home stuff too and she is only 8 weeks in
Congratulations to you both!It's not been easy getting to this stage as we were trying for close to a year to conceive which had its highs and lows.
I really am looking forward to being a father as this would be our first at 28.
Obviously haven't announced it to people outside of our close families but I feel I'm quite anonymous on here so I can write getting a worry off my chest amongst fellas.
It seems like pregnancy is all about the woman but the man doesn't half go through some emotions. Wife has really bad morning sickness so it hasn't been easy around the house as I've been working long days and coming home to do the home stuff too and she is only 8 weeks in
We're coming up to 31 weeks now, we're in the nesting phase sorting out all the bits and bobs and makings lists etc, I'm sure it will all go out of the window as soon as the little arrival comes, but the intention is good
CharlieH89 said:
It seems like pregnancy is all about the woman but the man doesn't half go through some emotions. Wife has really bad morning sickness so it hasn't been easy around the house as I've been working long days and coming home to do the home stuff too and she is only 8 weeks in
It normally settles down - the early phase is about everything "plumbing in" so it's no wonder hormone levels are so off the scale. Ginger oat cakes was the only thing my wife could eat in the mornings for about 3 months, nibbled over several hours...snotrag said:
Yep, the pattern for us was
1st Trimester - Hormones everywhere, up and down, sickness etc
2nd Trimester - Felt much better, happier, sorted all the practical stuff out.
3rd Trimester - Fed up! Get this baby out of me!
for us it has been1st Trimester - Hormones everywhere, up and down, sickness etc
2nd Trimester - Felt much better, happier, sorted all the practical stuff out.
3rd Trimester - Fed up! Get this baby out of me!
1st - either sleeping or eating, 24/7
2nd - crying, somewhat highly strung, nesting... dare i say nagging the s
t out of me!3rd - excited / done with it now
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