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re: Expecting my first child in April...
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:09 am to pakowitz
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:09 am to pakowitz
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Don't let them sleep in your bed. Ever.
They are only little once. If you want them to sleep in the bed, let them. My 2 and half yr old is stillin bed with us. And i wouldnt have it any other say. Nothing better than those nightly snuggles. One day it mom n dad wont be cool anymore
Some people are just shitty parents and dont want to spend time with their kids, and put them off every moment thy can
This post was edited on 1/26/20 at 8:12 am
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Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:15 am to HawkeyeHankHatfield
Make sure that you have a circle of friends/family to help with meals. You are going to be too tired to even make a baloney sammich that first two weeks. If your wife's mom is in the picture, let her play hero during that time.
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:20 am to HawkeyeHankHatfield
Open some type savings account for her and put some money in there regularly. When you need it for a car, college fund, or some special occasion it will be good to have.
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:21 am to HawkeyeHankHatfield
5 s’s worked well for us, but definitely swaddle.
PJ’s with snaps are the devils work, zipper pj’s only.
Wipe front to back.
Ever watch the dog whisperer? If more people raised their kids as “part of their pack” instead of their friends we would all be better off.
PJ’s with snaps are the devils work, zipper pj’s only.
Wipe front to back.
Ever watch the dog whisperer? If more people raised their kids as “part of their pack” instead of their friends we would all be better off.
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:22 am to HawkeyeHankHatfield
Read all the parenting books you want, but the truth is that each will choose their own path. Try to be consistent and simply be there to support & guide her along the way; through the good and bad times.
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:25 am to HawkeyeHankHatfield
Not sure why no one told me this before, but there is a biological reaction that happens to the father the second he sees his first child. My knees nearly buckled from it. It just makes you love that kid more than anything in the world.
Best advice I got was: use the smallest size diapers that will still fasten. There is less in the pack as the size goes up.
Best advice I got was: use the smallest size diapers that will still fasten. There is less in the pack as the size goes up.
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:27 am to AtlantaLSUfan
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Best advice I got was: use the smallest size diapers that will still fasten. There is less in the pack as the size goes up
This strategy will result in blowouts and very entertaining stories for later!
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:27 am to TrapperJohn
Man everyone has a different way to do it but I wouldn’t let the kids sleep in bed with you because it will later get very difficult to get them to sleep on their own. But to each his own
Keep to a schedule. Kids thrive on the schedule and knowing what happens and when. If kid is in your bed then this gets complicated .
It will pass quicker than you think. I miss every age my daughter has ever been. And I love the person she has become.
The best sound in the world is little girls having fun and laughing. I have a grand daughter now. And that is whole other level of awesomeness
Keep to a schedule. Kids thrive on the schedule and knowing what happens and when. If kid is in your bed then this gets complicated .
It will pass quicker than you think. I miss every age my daughter has ever been. And I love the person she has become.
The best sound in the world is little girls having fun and laughing. I have a grand daughter now. And that is whole other level of awesomeness
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:28 am to pakowitz
quote:
Don't let them sleep in your bed. Ever.
Stick to a weekly schedule. If it's bedtime at 730, it's bedtime at 730.
Always bring extra clothes and diapers.
Help Mom out as much as possible. It'll save you headaches later.
Don't always be the one outside hanging out at others house's while she's inside with the baby. Let her have a turn too.
Take lots of pics and videos.
Give lots of hugs and kisses. Tell them you love them and are proud of them when they show you something they made.
Enjoy it! It goes by very fast and they change just as fast.
Bonus: Don't waste money on shoes when they can't even walk yet. And once they can walk, buy pair that fit and another pair one size larger.
Great advise with boys or girls.
I'd add, when they are young, read to them each night and then say prayers. Have them take music lessons when they are young (5-6?). Live on a safe street and get outside with them riding bikes, kick ball etc. Good times.
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:30 am to HawkeyeHankHatfield
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This post was edited on 6/14/20 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:36 am to HawkeyeHankHatfield
It’s very easy to tell a son no. It’s impossible to tell your little girl no. Deal with it it’s beautiful
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:40 am to HawkeyeHankHatfield
Read babywise. It teaches you how to help the baby learn to fall asleep independently and keep baby on a schedule. This is crucial for baby being able to sleep long stretches without you having to put them back to sleep every time they wake up. Worked like a charm for my first baby, and my 17 week old just gave us back to back nights of 12 hours of sleep. I know it can change any minute (and im probably jinxing myself) but damn, it’s nice.
If your baby hates to be swaddled, try the “love to dream” swaddle. It keeps them snuggled up tight but allows their hands to be by their face. My son hated the swaddle and slept better when he could keep his arms by his head. At 12 weeks we put him in a sleep sack called a zipadee zip.
Take a ton of pics. Be patient with your wife. Postpartum hormones are insane and you’ll both be sleep deprived. But she will return to normal one day
If your baby hates to be swaddled, try the “love to dream” swaddle. It keeps them snuggled up tight but allows their hands to be by their face. My son hated the swaddle and slept better when he could keep his arms by his head. At 12 weeks we put him in a sleep sack called a zipadee zip.
Take a ton of pics. Be patient with your wife. Postpartum hormones are insane and you’ll both be sleep deprived. But she will return to normal one day
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:42 am to HawkeyeHankHatfield
Oh, and get ready for EVERYONE to interject their opinion on who your little girl looks like.
**spoilers**
Your family will see your face and her family will see hers.
**spoilers**
Your family will see your face and her family will see hers.
This post was edited on 4/9/20 at 11:28 pm
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:42 am to pakowitz
quote:
Don't let them sleep in your bed. Ever.
Everyone makes this mistake and then learns to heavily regret it
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:43 am to HawkeyeHankHatfield
quote:
Any TD parenting advice?
Oh, one more thing.
Those people that raised you? They are going to disappear.
Things you would have gotten your arse beat for doing? That's going to change.
In the words of my mother, "YOU LEAVE THAT BABY ALONE! She can play with Play-Doh on the carpet if she wants. I'm getting new carpet soon anyway."
Actual incident that happened at my mother's house.
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:46 am to HawkeyeHankHatfield
Be patient.
Frighten them with your voice early, like around 3, and that fear will insure you never have to spank them.
Don’t be in a rush to put them in a crib. Humans have slept together literally forever, don’t rush to cast them into the darkness alone.
Enjoy the limited time. You think you have 18 years but the truth is that once the hit 10-12 they are all about their friends and you are just a taxi service.
I envy you.
Frighten them with your voice early, like around 3, and that fear will insure you never have to spank them.
Don’t be in a rush to put them in a crib. Humans have slept together literally forever, don’t rush to cast them into the darkness alone.
Enjoy the limited time. You think you have 18 years but the truth is that once the hit 10-12 they are all about their friends and you are just a taxi service.
I envy you.
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:46 am to AtlantaLSUfan
Order diapers off Amazon Prime subscribe and save, saved 20 percent as long as she was in diapers
And the hospital will give you tons of shite, ask for it and take it home, you already paid for it.
And the hospital will give you tons of shite, ask for it and take it home, you already paid for it.
This post was edited on 1/26/20 at 8:48 am
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:48 am to HawkeyeHankHatfield
You should have pulled out
Posted on 1/26/20 at 8:49 am to HawkeyeHankHatfield
having a girl in ~5 weeks myself 
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