Becoming a parent

Status
Not open for further replies.
TheFinnFan said:
Did you guys actually watch the baby come out?

I surely didnt. I was just sitting next to missus and holded her hand. Process was quickly over.

I accidentally saw the stuff that came out later, though....Jesus.
Click to expand...

I never saw the placenta come out, but we did ask to see it afterwards, the midwife giving us a practical explanation of what each bit was and what it did. Really interesting.

Worst bit was cutting the cord. Still makes me cringe now thinking about it.
 

The Cowboy said:
I never saw the placenta come out, but we did ask to see it afterwards, the midwife giving us a practical explanation of what each bit was and what it did. Really interesting.

Worst bit was cutting the cord. Still makes me cringe now thinking about it.
Click to expand...

Our second boys cord had perfect knot innit :o
 
FOXINPEACE said:
Posted in another thread but been told to create a new one. Don't I feel special lol

At the hospital now waiting for my girlfriend to be induced, could be a lengthy process but they'll be a baby in the next 96 hours! Felt pretty calm up to today but now bricking it and feeling massively underprepared! The boy is becoming a man lol

Any pearls of wisdom from the dads on here?

And no I'm not bringing her up to be a toffee I'm afraid, little fox cub all the way :)
Click to expand...
Good luck mate, to you and your family. It's most rewarding experience in your life.
 
FOXINPEACE said:
Are boys easier to bring up than girls or vice versa? Imagine it's on a baby by baby basis (not easy to say)
Click to expand...
Girls are the best until they reach about 11 years old. They will paint your nails, sit on your lap, get you to play dress ups and just generally make you happy. Then, almost overnight, they turn into fire breathing bitches from hell.
Boys are slower learners and less willing to do things for themselves, but as they get a bit older, kicking a ball with in the garden after a sh1t day at work is one of the best feelings you can have.
 

TheFinnFan said:
Did you guys actually watch the baby come out?

I surely didnt. I was just sitting next to missus and holded her hand. Process was quickly over.

I accidentally saw the stuff that came out later, though....Jesus.
Click to expand...
My wife had a caeserean both times. Much easier
 
FOXINPEACE said:
Posted in another thread but been told to create a new one. Don't I feel special lol

At the hospital now waiting for my girlfriend to be induced, could be a lengthy process but they'll be a baby in the next 96 hours! Felt pretty calm up to today but now bricking it and feeling massively underprepared! The boy is becoming a man lol

Any pearls of wisdom from the dads on here?

And no I'm not bringing her up to be a toffee I'm afraid, little fox cub all the way :)
Click to expand...

The most important piece of advice I was given was that no one knows what they're doing intially so don't get hung up on the fact that you think you're doing everything wrong to start with. No one knows what they they're doing with their first one, it's a work in progress mate. I found that sharing responsibilities was very important even though my missus didn't want to let go of the baby to start with. Lack of sleep can be the killer, so work out a routine between you, so one of you is rested and ready to take over. What's the point in both of you staying up to do the feeds etc ?.

Also utilise any family member who offers to give you a break, as having a bit of time together helps enormously too.

I hope it all goes well mate ;)
 
Jamo Martinez said:
As mentioned, breast is best. However, there's a marvelous invention called a breast pump. This will allow you to take turns feeding. Yes, it's tiring of course but I enjoyed the opportunity to participate and bond with my children. Get medical advice on the breast feeding though.
Click to expand...
Just throw yourself into it mate. Everyone started somewhere ;)Pure Lanolin creme for her sore nips. Ask her to persist with breastfeeding - it hurts her like hell for about a week then her nips get used to it. And Philips Avent breastpump to pump extra milk so you can bottle feed her too. Some of the best moments come from looking into your little one's eyes at 0412 am. And echo the comments about talking about everything - ' lets put your arm through the sleeve', etc. My 8 month old daughter is now babbling away 20 to the dozen with some actual words in there too. Learn the football hold for colic and invest in an exercise ball for bouncing her to sleep.

and most of all, enjoy it! they grow up super fast and the days wizz by ;)
 
Forget what the baby-nazis say and use a dummy if you want to. Don't understand why you would deprive your baby of something that helps them to be settled, just cos it's quite tricky to wean them off them a few years later.
 

When my daughter was born there was a couple in the opposite bed who also just had a baby, the guy was an everton fan, came in one day in an everton shirt with Cahill 17 on the back, quite rare being in winchester, never see any fellow fans here usually, I didn't even get chance to congratulate them on there new arrival or choice of football club.
 
FOXINPEACE said:
Posted in another thread but been told to create a new one. Don't I feel special lol

At the hospital now waiting for my girlfriend to be induced, could be a lengthy process but they'll be a baby in the next 96 hours! Felt pretty calm up to today but now bricking it and feeling massively underprepared! The boy is becoming a man lol

Any pearls of wisdom from the dads on here?

And no I'm not bringing her up to be a toffee I'm afraid, little fox cub all the way :)
Click to expand...

Is right mate, congrats! Can't offer any advice (Me and the missus are expecting our first in October) and I'm a bit disappointed in you not bringing her up as an Evertonian (Have you learnt nothing from this forum!!!) but congrats anyway ;)

Good feeling innit?? Nice getting a Fathers day card yesterday, I was filling up and I'm a hard case me... Honest... Couldn't believe how good her handwriting was as well for an unborn kid :-)
 

Status
Not open for further replies.

Welcome

Join Grand Old Team to get involved in the Everton discussion. Signing up is quick, easy, and completely free.

Register

Shop

Back
Top