Gonna be a dad

jonnynewbreed - 9-20-2011 at 07:27 AM

Mrs. Newbreed is knocked up with a boy.

We're due in January and I couldn't be more excited. I didn't think I could love her more than I do right now but something has changed and shes gone from being my wife of 7 years to the mother of my child.

Any advice for a soon to be father?

Six66Mike - 9-20-2011 at 07:37 AM

Don't co-sleep, put baby right into their own crib beside the bed

Seriously, our last one did and has been a leech ever since, always wanting attention. Older one went straight to crib, totally independent, always playing without needing to be entertained.

Congrats

XnMeX - 9-20-2011 at 09:21 AM

I have one of those on order as well, should be delivered around 1/3/2012. Congrats! Is it your first? It's my first and I am psyched! Not sure if we are having a boy or girl yet though.

XHonusWagnerX - 9-20-2011 at 09:29 AM

Quote: Originally posted by XnMeX

I have one of those on order as well, should be delivered around 1/3/2012. Congrats! Is it your first? It's my first and I am psyched! Not sure if we are having a boy or girl yet though.

is that a new anouncement? I feel like I didnt know that yet.

Congrats to both of you

BDx13 - 9-20-2011 at 10:06 AM

excellent stuff, congratulations!

sentrand - 9-20-2011 at 10:18 AM

Congrats to you both

Vanilla Gorilla - 9-20-2011 at 10:37 AM

Congrats

Johnny_Whistle - 9-20-2011 at 10:41 AM

Congratulations!!!

Okay, when changing diapers, put the new one under him BEFORE you remove the dirty one. That way, if he's not quite done, you're not having to get out the hazmat suits to clean your (or someone else's) table/floor/kitchen couter. On a related note, boys at that young age don't have the self-control us big kids do, so watch out for old faithful

Discipline - 9-20-2011 at 11:02 AM

Great news Jonny, congrats to you and the Mrs!

lifeisabitch - 9-20-2011 at 11:05 AM

Congrats to both ya'll

XnMeX - 9-20-2011 at 11:18 AM

Crap, I thought I had posted on here about having a new one on the way. Maybe I didn't... Thanks!

Edit: I guess this
http://www.thorprecords.com/boards/viewthread.php?tid=18254#...
was the only slight mention I made of it on here. I feel like an ass.

jonnynewbreed - 9-20-2011 at 11:40 AM

Yeah its our first. We kept it under wraps for a while as we had some complications previously but all is well.

I've never changed a diaper before and have never felt this sense of protection over Nadine (my baby momma).

Congrats to you as well.

DAK - 9-20-2011 at 11:56 AM

Congrats to both you.

clevohardcore - 9-20-2011 at 12:39 PM

Bang like crazy right now because the hump train will slow to a hault when baby is born. I've resorted to Good housekeeping mags just like in junior high. It's weird. Now that my son is five and more aware of when dad and mom leave the room. The wife has issue with it. Apparently a locked door isn't enough.

Have as much fun as possible with your kid. When they are baby, make them laugh. Do as much feeding as you can. Help out. It is awesome when they acknowledge you or smile because you gave them mushed peas or carrots. Play THE RAMONES or THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS alot. My sons 2 favorite bands it seems.

Make the best of it and CONGRATS!

XnMeX - 9-20-2011 at 01:23 PM

Quote: Originally posted by jonnynewbreed

Yeah its our first. We kept it under wraps for a while as we had some complications previously but all is well.

I've never changed a diaper before and have never felt this sense of protection over Nadine (my baby momma).

Congrats to you as well.

I have held firm that the first diaper I change will be on my own kid so now I just have until January-ish to avoid such a task.

morgan - 9-20-2011 at 01:49 PM

Congrats to both of you.

DaveMoral - 9-20-2011 at 04:59 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Six66Mike

Don't co-sleep, put baby right into their own crib beside the bed

Agreed. My 5 year old is a pain. I hope to do differently with the newb.

MattyA - 9-20-2011 at 05:00 PM

Congrats, and as stated before put the baby to sleep in it crib or bassinet. If not he will be stuck to you like glue always wanting attention. Did it with my son and was holding him so he would go to sleep till he was 3 or 4, then had to lay with him for a while. He still comes into bed with us every now and then, my daughter on the other hand goes right into her bed and fall right asleep. Never have a problem with her unless she is sick. Enjoy parenthood, their is nothing like it!

BKT - 9-20-2011 at 05:34 PM

Congrats and my best advice is to enjoy every single second. Even the ones that make you want to put the kid out on the curb. Truth is every second with your child is a gift and something that should always be cherished.

BKT.

Six66Mike - 9-20-2011 at 06:34 PM

It's clear in this thread co-sleeping sucks lol. We had to put him to sleep on us for 8-9 months and he was in our bed roughly 6-7 months then we set up a crib beside the bed with one side off so he was basically in the bed but not in our bed.

Still have to lay there til he goes to sleep and go in constantly when he wakes up. Straight to crib best advice you can get for your long term sanity. It may be nice to have them sleep on you sometimes but not as a habit.

Colin - 9-20-2011 at 11:10 PM

congrats & good luck to the both of you

DaveMoral - 9-21-2011 at 08:06 AM

Jonny, in my rush to agree with Mike I forgot to say congratulations.

This is a whole new and surreal stage in life. Sometimes I sit down at the dinner table or after the kids are in bed and I think "how crazy is it that I'm a dad? I still feel like a kid myself."

Furly - 9-21-2011 at 08:11 AM

Awesome news!!

THORP - 9-22-2011 at 12:06 AM

Definitely accelerate the banging NOW. Then be prepared for lots of coffee, sleep deprivation, and masturbation. BUT - through it all, you will find wonder, mystery and amazement with everything happening, A true blessing.

JawnDiablo - 9-23-2011 at 11:09 AM

Congratulations baby poppers!