Gonna be a grandpa

compuease

jontm;382072 wrote. As a wise elder at work said, "had I known, I would have only had the grand kids..."

Ditto to this, one step further but fixed it a little..

compuease

Man this is turning into an epic........ well similar to a HU battle!

Everyone's been wishing mother and child well, I would like to add best wishes to poor Hobbes, imagine, being jerked around like this on your first try..>:D

wildbill7145

compuease;382095 wroteMan this is turning into an epic........ well similar to a HU battle!

Everyone's been wishing mother and child well, I would like to add best wishes to poor Hobbes, imagine, being jerked around like this on your first try..>:D

I have to assume that what Hobbes' daughter is going through is significantly more painful than what he is based on the fact he's found the time to come on here and post stuff. That being said, I'm sure Hobbes is finding this all pretty exciting!

Hobbes

wildbill7145;382097 wroteI have to assume that what Hobbes' daughter is going through is significantly more painful than what he is based on the fact he's found the time to come on here and post stuff. That being said, I'm sure Hobbes is finding this all pretty exciting!

Pretty much observer status. :)

The wife has everything under control. :)

Kristy

I don't understand why they're not c-sectioning her. Poor baby is what? At least 30 hours in?

Hobbes

Yup about 30hrs now.

14 heavy labour.

They won't go much longer though.

Kristy

Milo;382088 wrote First weekend of babysitting will cover that sentimental nonsense

You are really bad at women, aren't you?
Presuming her body is doing EXACTLY WHAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO, she'll be experiencing crushing hormone swings, baby blues, a massive life shift, no sleep, probably stitches, tearing, swelling, cracked bloody nipples...

And 8/10 people who walk through the door think very little of it and just want to hold the baby.

Every time your wife drags you to see some new baby, I want you to repeat the following, "I'm clueless-- utterly, hopelessly, clueless as to what that new Mom is going through", then call ahead to ask for her Timmy's order, hand it to her and say,
"Awesome job, Mom! How are YOU feeling, and is there anything I can do to help while wifey is cuddling Junior?"

Hobbes doesn't need this advice, he's one of the most aware people I've met on this forum, but for your own daughter's sake....buy her the flowers...and get your head out of your ass.

Milo

Considering I was with my wife throughout the birth process, including her emergency C-section, I think I have an inkling of what it's like . . . just a smidge. And, for the record, my wife's biggest gratitude after our daughter was born was being able to have a night to ourselves for a few hours a few weeks after she was born.

That being said, my tongue was somewhat in my cheek with that comment, but your condescension is appreciated. Nice to know some things don't change.

Hobbes

Holding pattern until 4pm.

Milo

Seriously? The doc on the back nine or something? This is taking the whole Heinz commercial a bit far . . .

Hobbes

Daughter is determined to avoid a c-section if possible.

Baby is not in distress so no issue there.

They use a 48hr rule for c-sections after water breaks.

Oh and it's a midwife. :)

Kid is going to be bigger than me by the time she shows up. :D

3D ultrasound from Sept 18

Milo

Already better looking . . .

Kristy

Milo;382114 wroteConsidering I was with my wife throughout the birth process, including her emergency C-section, I think I have an inkling of what it's like . . . just a smidge.

Wrong, please correct and re-submit.

Milo wroteI'm clueless--utterly, hopelessly, clueless

Milo, the arrogance involved in thinking you have any idea what child birth and recovery is like is outrageous. The next time a woman who has had children says, "You're missing the mark", the only reasonable response from someone who loves the women in his life is, "Thank you, Ma'am. I'll do better next time".

If I'm wrong, and it's overkill--congratulations! You're a great Dad, Father, Friend, Relative for going above and beyond.

If I'm right, you're an adequately supportive one.

If you're wrong, you're punching a lady in the gut who just went a few rounds with a prize fighter.

Kristy

Hobbes;382117 wroteDaughter is determined to avoid a c-section if possible.

Baby is not in distress so no issue there.

They use a 48hr rule for c-sections after water breaks.

Oh and it's a midwife. :)

Kid is going to be bigger than me by the time she shows up. :D

3D ultrasound from Sept 18

How is your daughter holding up? Has she been able to get any sleep?

Hobbes

she did get some sleep after the morphine last night.

She's a real trooper.

wildbill7145

Wow. Ultrasound has come such a long way from those indiscernible pictures I'm sure we all remember.

"Uh, I have no idea what I'm looking at." (circa 1990)

vs.

"Oh, that is clearly the face of the unborn child." (present)

Kristy

They still do the old school ones most often, the 3d is usually reserved for anatomy checks and higher detail when the first kind's results are inconclusive. You used to have to go to a teaching hospital like McMaster to get one.

Kristy

Hobbes;382123 wroteshe did get some sleep after the morphine last night.

She's a real trooper.

Amazing! :)

Hobbes

Kristy;382126 wroteThey still do the old school ones most often, the 3d is usually reserved for anatomy checks and higher detail when the first kind's results are inconclusive. You used to have to go to a teaching hospital like McMaster to get one.

There is actually a company here in Cambridge that will do them if you ask and pay for it.

This was free, cause the tech was training on the new machine at the hospital. :D

wildbill7145

Hobbes;382128 wroteThere is actually a company here in Cambridge that will do them if you ask and pay for it.

This was free, cause the tech was training on the new machine at the hospital. :D

Hobbes extracting value wherever possible! Nice job son.

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