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The Fathers Thread

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    #1172
    Marty McFly
    Registered Users Posts: 11,224 ✭✭✭✭Marty McFly


    Pawwed Rig wrote: »
    We are in a 1 bed with a 6 week old at the moment. It is no hassle and we do not plan on moving until he is moving about. Babies don't have to take up much space if you are sensible about it. Our lad has a cot, a playmat and a day chair. Everything else is in the drawer or wardrobe.

    We traded in the TT and got a 4 door Insignia which is more than adequate for our needs.

    If money is an issue then it would seem strange that your gf would take years off work? Assess who has the most earning power and make the decision on that basis. If you are not in permanent work and your gf is it would be crazy for her to quit. You are just as capable of caring for a baby as she is once you get past the breast feeding stage.

    Ouch that would kill me :pac:
    The One Doctor wrote: »
    We're going to buy a travel system secondhand... the money is ridiculous for the brand new ones!


    They don't have to be you can spend huge amount a friend of mine spent 1300 on one :eek:, but we got one in mothercare the girlfriend having three young nephews knew exactly what she wanted and what to look for and we got one she loved for 350 which is grand imo.

    It can all be daunting but I can't wait to be honest ours is due the beginning of August and its been a whirlwind ride so far but a brilliant one at that.


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    #1173
    The One Doctor
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    I'm guessing it'll be a Civic for us, can't be wasting money on an Opel. I hate the boring feckin' things, I've had two so far and I won a day driving brand new Opels around Wicklow at high speed - it put me off them for life. No, we didn't crash, they were just terminally boring. An ECO button on the dash? Come on!

    Back on topic, I'm really looking froward to the chaos, even if my lovely girlfriend has been asleep with first trimester fatigue since 2130 this evening. Men have it easy.

    And I've just got my mancard officially stamped.


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    #1174
    robertxxx
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    The One Doctor wrote: »
    I'm guessing it'll be a Civic for us, can't be wasting money on an Opel. I hate the boring feckin' things, I've had two so far and I won a day driving brand new Opels around Wicklow at high speed - it put me off them for life. No, we didn't crash, they were just terminally boring. An ECO button on the dash? Come on!

    Back on topic, I'm really looking froward to the chaos, even if my lovely girlfriend has been asleep with first trimester fatigue since 2130 this evening. Men have it easy.

    And I've just got my mancard officially stamped.

    What year and what cc?


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    #1175
    Marty McFly
    Registered Users Posts: 11,224 ✭✭✭✭Marty McFly


    The One Doctor wrote: »
    I'm guessing it'll be a Civic for us, can't be wasting money on an Opel. I hate the boring feckin' things, I've had two so far and I won a day driving brand new Opels around Wicklow at high speed - it put me off them for life. No, we didn't crash, they were just terminally boring. An ECO button on the dash? Come on!

    Back on topic, I'm really looking froward to the chaos, even if my lovely girlfriend has been asleep with first trimester fatigue since 2130 this evening. Men have it easy.

    And I've just got my mancard officially stamped.

    Have to say I agree I've had two Insignia's as rental cars both for a few days each time, and hated them with a passion took the joy out of driving imo. Thing will be tighter with the baby coming along but once I can still justify the high tax on my car I will be keeping it stupid government :(.

    On topic

    We really do have it easy, but like yourself I can't wait still a few months to go yet though.


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    #1176
    January
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    Have to say I feel sorry for my partner at the moment... every twinge or pain I get he's nearly hopping off the sofa and into the car to drive me to the hospital. You'd think because this is our fourth we'd be able to relax a bit, but nope!


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    #1177
    Marty McFly
    Registered Users Posts: 11,224 ✭✭✭✭Marty McFly


    January wrote: »
    Have to say I feel sorry for my partner at the moment... every twinge or pain I get he's nearly hopping off the sofa and into the car to drive me to the hospital. You'd think because this is our fourth we'd be able to relax a bit, but nope!


    How long have you left January?


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    #1178
    The One Doctor
    Registered Users Posts: 2,339 ✭✭✭The One Doctor


    robertxxx wrote: »
    What year and what cc?

    The Civic will probably be 2004-2006 1.5-1.6 auto.
    Marty McFly wrote: »
    Have to say I agree I've had two Insignia's as rental cars both for a few days each time, and hated them with a passion took the joy out of driving imo. Thing will be tighter with the baby coming along but once I can still justify the high tax on my car I will be keeping it stupid government :(.

    On topic

    We really do have it easy, but like yourself I can't wait still a few months to go yet though.

    Yeah, the tax is a pain but it has to be done. 8 months left from tomorrow! Hopefully the current Corsa will be gone long before the Promised One arrives.


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    #1179
    Marty McFly
    Registered Users Posts: 11,224 ✭✭✭✭Marty McFly


    The One Doctor wrote: »
    The Civic will probably be 2004-2006 1.5-1.6 auto.



    Yeah, the tax is a pain but it has to be done. 8 months left from tomorrow! Hopefully the current Corsa will be gone long before the Promised One arrives.


    Can't go wrong with a Civic really or a Honda.

    Yea sadly tax does have to be done :(, just a pain when its 1494 for the year but I love my car and it always makes me smile it's how I justify it :pac:.

    8 months a good bit to go yet herself is 6 months gone now, felt my first little kick the other day on her stomach which was strange but really cool.


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    #1180
    The One Doctor
    Registered Users Posts: 2,339 ✭✭✭The One Doctor


    Marty McFly wrote: »
    Can't go wrong with a Civic really or a Honda.

    Yea sadly tax does have to be done :(, just a pain when its 1494 for the year but I love my car and it always makes me smile it's how I justify it :pac:.

    8 months a good bit to go yet herself is 6 months gone now, felt my first little kick the other day on her stomach which was strange but really cool.

    I'm very much looking forward to the first kick, the high car tax is no fun but if you love your cars it's a must. One day I'll get myself a 30 year old classic just for the €52 tax.


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    #1181
    Marty McFly
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    The One Doctor wrote: »
    I'm very much looking forward to the first kick, the high car tax is no fun but if you love your cars it's a must. One day I'll get myself a 30 year old classic just for the €52 tax.


    Yea it is cool the one I felt was faint but was enough :), next I can't wait till you actually see it. It's crazy how much more attention or how much more you start noticing friends kids etc when your expecting one yourself, and look at them with excitement for your own that is on the way.

    It sure is a must, yea it's something I've always considered myself if someday I have to scale down the day to day car ill buy myself an old classic weekend car. Something Jap or a 500sec Merc or even an 8 series the possibilities are endless :).


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    #1182
    January
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    Marty McFly wrote: »
    How long have you left January?

    Due date is tomorrow Marty but doesn't seem to be anything stirring just yet!


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    #1183
    The One Doctor
    Registered Users Posts: 2,339 ✭✭✭The One Doctor


    Have to say I'm a bit worried about the possiblity of a miscarriage/ectopic/molar pregnancy. Did anyone else worry about it or is it just me?


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    #1184
    loubian
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    The One Doctor wrote: »
    Have to say I'm a bit worried about the possiblity of a miscarriage/ectopic/molar pregnancy. Did anyone else worry about it or is it just me?

    Every one has those worries, it's all natural. When is your baby due?


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    uck51js9zml2yt
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    The One Doctor wrote: »
    Have to say I'm a bit worried about the possiblity of a miscarriage/ectopic/molar pregnancy. Did anyone else worry about it or is it just me?

    It's always in the back of the mind . We had a m/c but my wife's gp put it in perspective. 1 IN 4 miscarry but it's not the end. We went on to have our second baby boy afterwards.


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    #1186
    The One Doctor
    Registered Users Posts: 2,339 ✭✭✭The One Doctor


    loubian wrote: »
    Every one has those worries, it's all natural. When is your baby due?

    Late December, we're only in our fifth week.


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    #1187
    loubian
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    The One Doctor wrote: »
    Late December, we're only in our fifth week.

    It's natural to be worried about it all. Just try take each week as it comes and hopefully everything goes well for you


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    #1188
    Pawwed Rig
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    It is the main reason why most people don't announce the pregnancy until 2-3 months. Also, we refused to entertain choosing names until the 5-6 month mark. Unfortunately it is a real risk but really there is nothing much you can do about other than have a healthy lifestyle.


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    #1189
    CptMackey
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    Just found out herself is expecting.
    I'm shocked. Never thought it would happen this fast.

    I'm kinda in Disbelief. Is this normal?


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    #1190
    nikpmup
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    CptMackey wrote: »
    Just found out herself is expecting.
    I'm shocked. Never thought it would happen this fast.

    I'm kinda in Disbelief. Is this normal?

    Congrats! I still think my other half is in disbelief, and we've a six month old :p I think it takes longer for it to sink in for the men, as there's nothing obviously 'pregnant' about a woman for quite a while, whereas she immediately feels effects like tiredness, sore breasts, nausea etc.


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    #1191
    CptMackey
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    nikpmup wrote: »
    Congrats! I still think my other half is in disbelief, and we've a six month old :p I think it takes longer for it to sink in for the men, as there's nothing obviously 'pregnant' about a woman for quite a while, whereas she immediately feels effects like tiredness, sore breasts, nausea etc.

    Ya she was tired all last week and it wasn't like her. Eek I'm thrilled but I haven't a clue what to expect


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    #1192
    The One Doctor
    Registered Users Posts: 2,339 ✭✭✭The One Doctor


    CptMackey wrote: »
    Just found out herself is expecting.
    I'm shocked. Never thought it would happen this fast.

    I'm kinda in Disbelief. Is this normal?

    Yep, happened to us too, thought it'd take a year but it only took 2 months. Congrats!


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    #1193
    nikpmup
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    No point in telling you, you'll have every expert under the sun giving you well meant ''advice'' for the rest of your life :D For now, let her sleep - the tiredness in the first few weeks is unbelieveable!


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    #1194
    Marty McFly
    Registered Users Posts: 11,224 ✭✭✭✭Marty McFly


    CptMackey wrote: »
    Ya she was tired all last week and it wasn't like her. Eek I'm thrilled but I haven't a clue what to expect

    It's quite normal when I found out it did take a few weeks for it to sink in properly, but once you get used to the idea excitement will kick in. It flys by really, my girlfriend is at the 6 month mark now and it feels like yesterday we found out.

    I never thought I'd enjoy baby shopping but right now im loving it :pac:


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    #1195
    Tasden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,166 ✭✭✭Tasden


    CptMackey wrote: »
    Just found out herself is expecting.
    I'm shocked. Never thought it would happen this fast.

    I'm kinda in Disbelief. Is this normal?

    Congratulations! :)

    Its normal, I remember my granny telling me that even after baby arrives you still won't believe if fully


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    #1196
    Killerz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭Killerz


    Greetings dads/ dads to be etc. Long time user of boards.ie, but my posts thus far have been concentrated on the Athletics/ Running boards.ie Forum. We are expecting our first arrival(s) in November - yep - twinnies. Big changes ahead, but to be honest we are delighted and look forward to their arrival, with fingers crossed for a smooth journey.

    The Athletics/ Running Forum may see less of me in due course. Anyhow that is it for now, but I look forward to dipping in here occasionally, sharing my story and getting some advice as we go through the next 6 months!

    Killerz


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    #1197
    badgerhowlin
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    Twins first time around. Feck thats harsh! But you'll be fine....


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    #1198
    youcancallmeal
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    I'd prefer twins first time! My brother had twins when his first was around 2. He calls that first year with the 3 of them the "Year of hell". Says he doesn't even remember most of it due to sleep deprivation and just blocking it out! Another friend had twins first time and said while it was tough going they didn't know any better so not too bad, when child number 3 came along it was a breeze for them!


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    #1199
    bear1
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    First time I'm posting in this forum as I'm looking for some advice.
    I'm married now just over a year and we are in the process of buying our own home. Our financial situation is comfortable so we've decided on trying for a baby.
    She was ovulating last week so within that tiny period we did the business. Immediately afterwards she began getting pains which lasted a few days after which a test was done and came back negative.
    Now her pains seem to be turning into period pains and we start all over again.
    Has anyone here had a few misses before actually getting pregnant? We've tried a few times and nothing is happening so we are worried there is a problem with us.
    Thanks for reading :(


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    January
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    It can take a few months to get the timing right etc... some women don't ovulate at the same time each month so you could be a day or two off.

    I'd advise posting in the Trying to Conceive forum just below this one for more advice.


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    #1201
    bear1
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    January wrote: »
    It can take a few months to get the timing right etc... some women don't ovulate at the same time each month so you could be a day or two off.

    I'd advise posting in the Trying to Conceive forum just below this one for more advice.

    Cheers, sorry about clogging up this one then :)


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