Wife tested positive for...Baby

Christmas Day | 1/09/2004 | Flightdeck

[Kay]

Good post.

[ErnBatavia]

Well, judging by the timetable given, he DID start off the new year with a bang....

[TexasCowboy]

Yes, your baby's story sounds a lot like Logan's.
These little preemies have so many mountains to climb!
The prayer warriors on Logan's thread have prayed him through so many battles.

I'm so happy for you that your's is doing so well!
I know the love and dedication it takes to accomplish that.
I would love to see a picture of your little one!

God bless you.

[Yaelle]

Congratulations on your little growing bean! May your wife have a long and boring, uneventful, healthy pregnancy!

My advice for you from this mom of three boys aged 12, 6, and almost 1, is to have your wife (or you) stay home with your baby full time. I believe that children need to be with one parent all the time for at least three years minimum. Everyone says they "can't" afford it but we are doing it in So CA with one middle class salary -- you do without a lot but you can't get that time back for your child, and you can enjoy luxuries long after he/she has left your home. Just my humble opinion.

The absolute best book to buy, an absolute necessity, for the intellectual and emotional growth of your baby, would be Burton White's "The First Three Years of Life." I think it may have been updated to The New First Three Years.." Other books might be more fun or might focus on Mommy's feelings or what other mothers go through, and get those too for fun, but you will certainly want Burton White's.

You think you have been in love? Let me tell you that it has all been dress rehearsal. You think you found anything important in life? You will see it pale. You think you could be vulnerable to pain and torture, just you, like from a prisoner camp or something? Well, nothing they could ever do to you would even come close to the pain you would feel if anyone ever hurt your CHILD.

Since you care about being a good father, that is the best head start you can have! You will be a great one! And there are no rewards in life like being with your children. Seeing them accomplish little and big things. Or just snuggling with them on the couch. It is all good.

I saved the good news for last: those people who complain about lack of sleep are doing it all wrong. There are ways to maximize your sleep even with a newborn. We all sleep really well here and we are all happy. It's unconventional for Western society but we love our sleep so pooh to convention! We have a queen sized mattress decorated nicely in the nursery. Mommy can sleep with Baby (and whoever else) in there. Babies sleep MUCH better next to Mommy. If they wake and need to be fed, it's much easier, too. Daddy, who needs his sleep to go out and work, is undisturbed. And he is in the Master bedroom where the rule is Adults Only!! Most people who do the family bed thing do not end up with an adult alternative location! We like our way very much. Be creative, and remember that you and your honey will have forever to sleep entwined. Baby won't be a baby forever.

[BraveMan]

I have two words for you:

Post Partum

Congratulations!

[Paulus Invictus]

Hey, not to worry! We are still caring for our four "little ones" and they are all over 40 now. We also care about the nine even littler ones the first three engendered plus one really little guy, the son of a granddaughter. All are prizes for us and all are just great. Do your best and teach your new child good principles and he or she should turn out OK. Good luck!

[Mac The Knife]

Most excellent....

[dandelion]

God has blessed you - more than you may ever know.

My children are the reason I am still alive, and they are the best thing that ever happened to me. AND - I can say that after going through the lean mean adolescent years with a GIRL no less!!

Seriously, enjoy your pregnant wife and your unborn child, as well as the dreams of a baby in your arms. There is no time like now, there is no time your wife will be as powerfully feminine as this time, when she is creating life within her...

[lugsoul]

Congratulations. Being a parent is the hardest thing I've ever done, but also the most wonderful and joyous thing in my life. Ditto on getting sleep now, as well as doing all those little things you've been needing to get done. While your life may seem busy now, in about 10 months you are going to be wondering how you spent all that time before your child was born. Always try to focus on things through your child's eyes, and your experience with him/her will be most rewarding. Imagine the joy of music and color, the smell of spring, the texture of grass, the warm nuzzle of a dog, the warm hug of a loving parent... as if you'd never experienced them before. That is your child's world, every day. Dance, sing, run, laugh, play, paint, jump as if no one is watching. And, most of all, love - completely and unconditionally. It gives the greatest return of any investment you'll ever make.

[Not A Snowbird]

Congratulations, Flightdeck! Enjoy the young years, for they soon become teenagers...

[Freeper]

Promise yourself the following:
. provide him/her a healthy lifestlye
. provide them with "food" they will need as they grow into adults; both mental and physical
. provide them an opportunity to a good/great education
. provide them the morals by which they can model their life after
. provide them the support they will need thru-out "your" life
, , , , be strong and love them throughout their life

[LisaMalia]

I firmly believe that raising a child into a good person is probably the most important thing a person can do in their lives.

Just having that attitude shows that you're off to a great start.

My claim to fame is raising two beautiful, wonderful children to adulthood. Anything else I have or could accomplish in my life pales in comparison.

Now I'll leave you with a some random thoughts on a couple of parenting cliches....

"You can't spoil a baby" - I firmly believe that. Hold them and rock them to your hearts content.

"They grow up so fast" - Believe it! Treasure every single moment, even the frustrating ones! I remember when mine were little thinking...am I ever gonna get done changing diapers? Now I would give anything to have those times back.

"Once they start school, they grow away from you..." - Sad but true to an extent. That's when your real parenting skills must kick in. Like it or not, they are going to be exposed to things that you will have no control over.

"Just wait until they hit the teenage years!" - When both of my kids hit about age 13, their independent streak kicked in full force. Be vigilant about the company they keep. Throw privacy out the window! There are just TOO many temptations out here these days, even for teens who have a good head on their shoulders.

Well, there's my two cents. Hang on, and enjoy the ride....and congratulations to you and your wife!!!!

[gooleyman]

Hey, Congratulations. It's like someone told me when I first got married...May all your problems be "little ones". (Smile)

Best Wishes.

[woofie]

be afraid....be very afraid

[TASMANIANRED]

Congratulations,
my best advice.
Love intensely, forgive easily ( this includes forgiving yourself), Nobody can do it 100% correctly but most people do it good enough.

Treasure each day, even the hectic ones.

[radiohead]

My wife went for a hysterectomy and they suggested that hang onto her stuff for a while since she's Pregnant

Wonderful news for you! The Lord works in mysterious ways.

[MHGinTN]

Do this with honor, and you are worthy of respect from the best there are. Allow a humble 'ditto' ... LIFE is what this planet is all about.

[TaxRelief]

If you were a bad kid, your kids won't be. You will be too savvy for them to sneak anything past you. Besides all that, kids have much less freedom today, than we did.

[Simcha7]

SHALOM!

Hi...Flightdeck, Mrs. Flightdeck and BABY Flightdeck!

I do not believe in "luck", But I sure do BELIEVE IN GOD - The HOLY One of Israel, HIS Miracles and BLESSINGS!

Will continue to Pray for ALL of You.

LIFE IS PRECIOUS!

GOD BLESS YOU and KEEP YOU In HIS: Love, Grace and Shalom...His Perfect and Abiding Peace!

[Maria S]

What a cute "pre-birth" announcement!

Some of my dearer relatives recently had a baby; they introducted the new one to the rest of us via the internet (Kids these days know about that stuff!) Anyway, the website is really a clever one...you can post pictures, include as much or as little info as you choose. Check out:

http://www.babiesonline.com/