I Have An Announcement!

[Brando19]

:P Ty...I will have a DNA test, not because I fear it's the Mothman's, but those crazy people from Wrong Turn.

Thanks, denverYooper!!!

[MJZiggy]

:P Ty...I will have a DNA test, not because I fear it's the Mothman's, but those crazy people from Wrong Turn.

Thanks, denverYooper!!!

My office-mate became a grandma for the third time today. There was a LOT of talk about babies, labor and delivery. I think we scarred our other office-mate who's young and single.

[Brando19]

:P Ty...I will have a DNA test, not because I fear it's the Mothman's, but those crazy people from Wrong Turn.

Thanks, denverYooper!!!

My office-mate became a grandma for the third time today. There was a LOT of talk about babies, labor and delivery. I think we scarred our other office-mate who's young and single.

That's pretty much all I've been hearing, too. My mom is so excited about being a grandmother.

[SkinBasket]

That's pretty much all I've been hearing, too. My mom is so excited about being a grandmother.

I know. She was on fire tonight.

Sorry, but the mushy baby time is over. Time to get back to mom jokes.

[Fosco33]

Congratulations my fecund friend.

Ask Fosco33 what to expect, they seem to have a new kid every 6 months.

Hahaha... yeah - 10.5mo apart. We're all done producing offspring.

Congrats, Brando. You'll find yourself immersed in online sites about week/week fetal development, ultrasounds, tests, crankiness, etc.

When the little one arrives, it's amazing.

We just flew back from WI with both of them today - and they were perfect. It's great being a Dad.

[sheepshead]

Congratulations my three tooth packer brother, I guess you have time for something other than fantasy trades.

[Brando19]

Fosco33: We're already starting to research those things on the internet! Thanks and Congrats to you, as well!

Sheep: Thanks! I make time for certain things. Hopefully one day when you figure out your sexuality...you'll be able to make a decision as well!

[Scott Campbell]

This is great news. Another new Packer fan.

[Brando19]

This is great news. Another new Packer fan.

Absolutely...if it's a boy...he'll have his Woodson jersey on within a few days and I'll post a picture...if it's a girl...she'll have a pink Woodson jersey on.

[MJZiggy]

What's with the pink crap? If it's a girl, get her Reggie!

[pbmax]

Congratulations Brando, it will be a wonderful experience. You won't notice the sleep deprivation until they are 2 months or so!

My wife and I would work a late night/early morning schedule. She would stay up late for the late feeding and bedtime (anywhere from 12 - 2 AM). I would already be asleep (worked in the am) and I took the next wakeup. Sometimes is was a blissful 6 AM, sometimes 4 AM.

Some of my favorite moments with my son are when we were both awake at the crack of dawn, having a cup of coffee and reading the paper in absolute peace and silence. I am pretty sure reading the paper with Dad helped him reading on his own. And I am relatively sure the caffeine was not harmful.

[Brando19]

PBMax: Do you only have one child? Sounds like you and your wife worked together and split most of the work. That's what I'll be doing, too. And the caffeine's not bad as long as you don't tell mama.

MJ: If it's a girl, I've got to work a little pink in her wardrobe! I don't want to raise Rosie O'Donnell!

[HarveyWallbangers]

Pussy. Both times, it only took me 1 month. Nonetheless, congratulations.

You'll get used to the sleep thing. Rest, as you've known it, will change entirely, and sleep is just one aspect of that. I would recommend working on your patience ASAP. Oh, and get in as much sex as you can now. It'll help with that patience thing later. Focus on telling Mrs. Brando she's beautiful, not that her boobs are bigger. A pregnant wife can be a handful - even a pain in the ass, but make sure you take the time to treasure the whole big belly and the little dood in there.

Keep us updated. Are you going to keep the gender a secret from yourselves?

Well congrats on being a fertile son of a gun. I will definitely work on my patience, that's for sure. And a good suggestion. I'll take your advice on complimenting the wife the right way.
I would like to keep the gender a secret....but there's no chance I'd be able to do that...and my wife is the same way. I should know in a couple months...and I'll definitely keep you all posted.

Congrats! Kind of funny, but it took my wife and I about 9 months for the first child. Our second child (due in February) took about a week. Wonder what that makes me. A gunslinger, I guess.

[HarveyWallbangers]

This is great news. Another new Packer fan.

Absolutely...if it's a boy...he'll have his Woodson jersey on within a few days and I'll post a picture...if it's a girl...she'll have a pink Woodson jersey on.

My oldest daughter got her first real Packers outfit this Christmas (pink hoody with pink sweats). She loved it. She's obsessed with the Packers now. I got her to commit to Aaron Rodgers as her favorite player.

[pbmax]

PBMax: Do you only have one child? Sounds like you and your wife worked together and split most of the work. That's what I'll be doing, too. And the caffeine's not bad as long as you don't tell mama.

MJ: If it's a girl, I've got to work a little pink in her wardrobe! I don't want to raise Rosie O'Donnell!

You can always go purple with the girl to avoid all pink, all the time (though that might not work with Packer gear). And the reason I know that...

... is the we have two children. My daughter was a very light sleeper and was up every 2-3 hours for the first 2 or 3 months. We took turns for that one because late pm/early am was leaving both of us with too little sleep. That was also when we discovered the benefits to sharing a bed with the littlest one, at least when my wife fed her. Everyone slept better.

And yes, we share most household and child rearing tasks. As we both work, there simply isn't time enough in the day to do it any other way.

Good luck to you both.