I am floating today

[kingcreole]

Congrats!

I've done a lot of fun things in my life. But the best experience I've ever had is laid back in a recliner, holding my daughter while she slept on my chest. Those tiny little fingers clutched at my tee shirt and when she woke up, she looked at me and smiled.

That's my advice to every expectant father - let the baby sleep on your chest once a week or so. It'll change your world.

WFW. Great stuff Inky.

My fondest baby moments with the princess and prince were during tummy time. I love how they would try to grab everything in sight - a toy, the remote control, a stray cracker, a beer can.

 

[Iron_chet]

Congrats Seahawk

We too have had a couple setbacks so I know how heartbreaking it can be.

I got my wife a home version fetal heart monitor for about 150 bucks and it brought her a lot of comfort as we waited for our now 2 year old. I was pretty ambivelent about it as I would freak every time we could not find a heart beat but it brought a lot of comfort to my wife.

We are trying agin in the spring so hopwefully we will get to use it again.

Congrats!

 

[Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L)]

May your first child be a masculine child

 

[Seahawk]

Thank you to all for the kind words and wishes. Reading about your experiences only makes me more excited about the prospect of parenthood. Iron_chet, thanks for the monitor suggestion. I am all for anything that will help my wife relax.

 

[Double J]

Congratulations, Seahawk. I've been there too, three times, and it's an absolutely amazing experience. Consider yourself very blessed.

 

[Lugnuts]

Yaaaay Seahawk! I will keep you in my prayers.

There's only one thing that's better than hearing the heartbeat: It's feeling the kicks. There's nothing like knowing "you are not alone" all day. Somebody's in there.

Mr. Lugs gets very jealous of me.

Sorry guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[WaylonJennings]

Get some sleep over the next few months. You're going to need it

We had a miscarriage our first try, and every day until the baby actually came was nerve wracking. I was so happy just to have a child when he came out, I forgot to check whether it was a boy or a girl.

The doctor said, "Well, what is it?"

I looked at the clock and said, "1:13!"

 

[crusoes]

That is FOCUS, sir! Well done!

 

[Double J]

That's a great story, Waylon. I take pride in knowing the exact times of birth of my children. I don't do anything to commemorate the times, mind you, I just like to know these things.