PaRENTHOODI AM VERY FREAKIN EMOTIONAL RIGHT NOW !

[MR-FQ320]

OK, So i wasn't going to post anything special about this but that last idiot got my blood boiling.

My long time (10 year fiance) gave birth to our baby daughter in the 9th dec 2011 at 1705, 6lb 14oz, i have never ever cried like that before, i couldnt talk for toffee for at least an hour, it really does put all in perspective.
I can see myself , my dad and my grandad and grandma in her, she really does carry on the family name shes awesome ( I know everbody says this about their own kids).

Im just getting to terms with these new emotions, so i cannot really pinpoint them yet, I think they are all good in one way or another, most of them refer to how we are going to cope, protect and provide, educate and raise her, hoping that we can do enough for her.

Im sure enough of you guys are parents out there right, so what are your best bits of advice for parenthood ?

[gixxerboy1]

not sure what idiot your talking about

But Congrats on the baby girl ,

[jasc]

Congrats bro

[xelnaga]

Congrats! I cant wait to have a family- but they tell me I need a wife first.

[Sgt. Hartman]

Congrats! I cant wait to have a family- but they tell me I need a wife first.

Not necessarily a wife but at least a female.

Congrats on the new addition FQ.

[xelnaga]

OP- 10 year fiance ?? Marry the poor girl already!

[DIESELPWR]

I'm in your shoes.. Mine is expected march 4,2012 but I have all the same questions and concerns as you.. We are also expecting a girl. Congratulations.. Its all very exciting.. Many more good things to come

[xelnaga]

Op- This site is a great place to find cheap child care. Im usually available... if not you can always try Dec11.

[slfmade]

not sure what idiot your talking about

But Congrats on the baby girl ,

I think he's talking about some newb moron that called him queer. Stupid.

Congrats

[dec11]

congrats man

[lovbyts]

One day at a time. Only thing to plan for is school, college. Everything else will just work out and anything you plan will change.. lol
Take lots of pictures, start catogorizing them NOW. Get a baby book and start filling in out NOW with all the details such as birthday, height, weight, time, day and all the little things that will come such as first steps, words etc. If you dont start NOW it wont happen and be to late.

Start a Roth IRA or at least a savings account and start putting away for college even if it's only $10 a week. Every little bit will help.

[MR-FQ320]

Thank you all for kind messages.

OP- 10 year fiance ?? Marry the poor girl already!

Yeah I know, Its amazing how time gets away from you, will be soon though promise.

I'm in your shoes.. Mine is expected march 4,2012 but I have all the same questions and concerns as you.. We are also expecting a girl. Congratulations.. Its all very exciting.. Many more good things to come

Congratulations for you too man, words cannot describe the feelings and thoughts, my only advice I can offer you now is to talk to your baby while she is inside mother, rub her tummy and talk to her, call her name if you have decided, it helps you bond at a very early age, i was just about the first one to talk to her after being delivered and she grasped my little finger with her tiny hand, like she knew me.

Op- This site is a great place to find cheap child care. Im usually available... if not you can always try Dec11.

Thanks for the offer

congrats man

cheers mate.

One day at a time. Only thing to plan for is school, college. Everything else will just work out and anything you plan will change.. lol
Take lots of pictures, start catogorizing them NOW. Get a baby book and start filling in out NOW with all the details such as birthday, height, weight, time, day and all the little things that will come such as first steps, words etc. If you dont start NOW it wont happen and be to late.

Start a Roth IRA or at least a savings account and start putting away for college even if it's only $10 a week. Every little bit will help.

Great advice, i'll get a book before I go to hospital today, thanks.

[DIESELPWR]

Congratulations for you too man, words cannot describe the feelings and thoughts, my only advice I can offer you now is to talk to your baby while she is inside mother, rub her tummy and talk to her, call her name if you have decided, it helps you bond at a very early age, i was just about the first one to talk to her after being delivered and she grasped my little finger with her tiny hand, like she knew me.

Thanks for the kind advice.. I just started talking to it and it seems to move or kick every time I do it..

[Times Roman]

so ya cried when yer baby was born?
...welcome to the club mate! I cried like a friggin babblin fool when my kids were born. it's an explosion of emotions... pride, relief, happiness, love, and it all just comes pouring out in a single instant.

I'm a believer that "real men" are not afraid to show emotion. Or to admit they have these kinds of emotion.

Congrats mate!

[ghettoboyd]

congrats op....the day my daughter was born was the best thing that ever happened to me so i hear you about the rush of emotions...i realized then life wasnt about just me anymore and it gave me a new sence of direction in life...

[SlimmerMe]

Congratulations and follow your heart and everything will work out just fine.....

[scorpion62]

Congrates mate hope mum and daughter are good and as times said welcome to the roller coster of tears and happyness all the best

[DCI]

Congrats bud

[MR-FQ320]

Thanks for the kind advice.. I just started talking to it and it seems to move or kick every time I do it..

DIESELPWR. This is good , it means she is responding to your voice, they get to recognise your voice, keep doing it throughout the pregnancy, it might seem a bit daft but it is worth it.
Try for once a day if you can, even singing can help you bond if you feel that is easier.

GhettoBoyd : I absolutely see where your coming from there bro and totally 100% agree.

TR: Cheers Man, you summed it up for me nicely.