Mega Thread Yay I'm going to be a Parent - All blessed news re future hawks in here please!

[Off The Couch]

Baby time all round - I became a great aunt x 2 this week - one boy, one girl for the 28th time
None of my kids are even married yet and yet it sounds so old when I say that

Good luck to all the new parents and I hope sleep is not missing from your lives

 

[crazywildhorse]

Thanks for all the likes. Everything went really well. Our Isaac is going great, seems a really content baby so far.

 

[Southern Urchins]

Bump.

How we all surviving folks?

 

[Southern Urchins]

Thanks for all the likes. Everything went really well. Our Isaac is going great, seems a really content baby so far.

Great name

 

[crazywildhorse]

Bump.

How we all surviving folks?

Our Kid is really peaceful. No problems sleeping, only cries when hungry. My other son only stopped crying when he was in the car or being held, while you were walking him.

 

[macdaddio]

This is a pretty good thread..
I'm 6 weeks 3 days into being a Dad and it is the best feeling in the world.
The first few weeks was a struggle not because our little girl was crying all the time because she is so placid, but because I felt so helpless and so sleep deprived.
Seeing her cry for help and all I could do is hold her, but I now have learnt and found ways to help with sleep and feeding.
Seeing her starting to smile is... Well words just can't describe how much it means to hold your little bubby in your arms and see them smile.

 

[Phil McCreviss]

The one thing I find frustrating about being a dad is not having boobs. Especially when the crying starts. Just one boob is all I ask for.

 

[crazywildhorse]

The one thing I find frustrating about being a dad is not having boobs. Especially when the crying starts. Just one boob is all I ask for.

From what I understand Male lactation is actually possible.

 

[dixyland]

The one thing I find frustrating about being a dad is not having boobs. Especially when the crying starts. Just one boob is all I ask for.

Sadly when my second was born (now 3), I had boobs! No lactating on my part though

 

[hawkas_89]

This is an awesome thread, My wife and I had our little girl last June, she is so precious to us, and we took her to her first football game a few weeks back when the Hawks played St Kilda, She absolutely loved it, was clapping and jumping around on my lap. Although she was mistaken for a girl ( most football wear looks boyish) and i have recently found out my wife and I are expecting our second child in March, just enough time to buy he/she some new hawks booties.

Hope everyone is doing well, and i agree with most on here, being a first time dad, for a year or so now, has been an absolute blessing, wouldn't trade it for the world.

 

[Southern Urchins]

Leaving our darling little Hawk at home today with Grandma and Pops to watch the big game at the G.
Nervous. Terrified. Not sure I'll enjoy the game.
First time we have left him alone since birth 9 weeks ago.
Can't sleep and just hope I actually end up going today. Worried!
Anyone else struggled with this?

 

[macdaddio]

We yet to leave our little girl anywhere and she just turned 11 weeks so we are bringing her with us to watch the game at my brothers who is having a big GF day and a Cats supporter mind you.
I want to experience the day with my little girl as I couldn't be over excited if we win and she isn't with me.
I just hope we don't lose because I don't want her to see daddy sad and grumpy...


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[Southern Urchins]

We yet to leave our little girl anywhere and she just turned 11 weeks so we are bringing her with us to watch the game at my brothers who is having a big GF day and a Cats supporter mind you.
I want to experience the day with my little girl as I couldn't be over excited if we win and she isn't with me.
I just hope we don't lose because I don't want her to see daddy sad and grumpy...

Trust me, if Daddy had his way, we would not be going today. I lost the vote.
Mrs Urchins has been suffering a bit of PND and almost begged me for a day out of the house, just us. She's really struggled.
We went to the parade as a family yesterday which was great.
There's big pressure on the little fella today. Daddy was born in 1976, so hopefully he's also born in a Premiership year
I'm so tempted to ask my Dad to take the missus to the footy today. It's just so strange not being around him.
Returning to work this week was so hard. Not seeing him during the day was painful.
I'd love to take him today, but I'm just not confident yet with him out in public. We venture out immediately after a feed and try be home before the next one is due. Makes it really hard on all involved, but we just aren't ready yet. Lucky my folks are coming over here today to keep him in familiar surroundings.

 

[macdaddio]

Yes I agree with all that 100%...
We were nervous taking her out, we only been taking her to my mums, and slowly taking her shopping now since she had her vaccinations at 6 weeks.
We still very carefull where we go and today is the first time we taking her to my brothers and I'm bit worried that everyone will want to hold her, I don't want her to be passed around like a parcel.
My Wife has struggled as she has sprained her wrists and can't hold her for long periods, but she is doing better than I thought so proud of her.
I know what you mean about having time to your selves, you can feel refreshed..


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[Southern Urchins]

Yes I agree with all that 100%...
We were nervous taking her out, we only been taking her to my mums, and slowly taking her shopping now since she had her vaccinations at 6 weeks.
We still very carefull where we go and today is the first time we taking her to my brothers and I'm bit worried that everyone will want to hold her, I don't want her to be passed around like a parcel. My Wife has struggled as she has sprained her wrists and can't hold her for long periods, but she is doing better than I thought so proud of her. I know what you mean about having time to your selves, you can feel refreshed..

Yeah, the pass the parcel thing has caused grief with our family. I've avoided a few family functions for this reason. Our little man is getting his jabs next Thursday, but a few family members haven't had their whooping cough jabs etc so I'm not taking him near them. It does annoy me when people get the shits about it. But if he gets sick, we are left picking up the pieces and they walk away. My in-laws offered to mind him today, but at their place. I thought for the first time, it was best to do it here. Haven't taken our little fella shopping yet, just mainly outdoor stuff and medical appointments.

Hope Mrs Daddio gets better soon. The wrist would be a shocker, especially if your little girl is growing and putting on weight like junior urchins. He's nearly in 00 clothes already and cracked 5.5kgs last week. That was freaky!

Just remember bud, you're the parent. Don't let people push you around. Your child, your rules.

 

[MistyAvalon]

The one thing I find frustrating about being a dad is not having boobs. Especially when the crying starts. Just one boob is all I ask for.

well there are such things as bottles formula and your wife can even express milk............ so she can sleep while you feed

 

[Southern Urchins]

Well, little fella joins Daddy being born in a Premiership year.
Best get on the job again ASAP so we can go back to back!

 

[Flamin Joe]

Same here. Now everyone except for my daughter was born in a Hawthorn Premiership year. 1976 (me), 1978 and 2013.

I'm going to go out and buy one of these mini-Premiership cups for my son. Would really love it if they did mini-cups for previous years but it looks like if I want a 1976 cup to go along with his, I'll have to fork out for one those $250+ replicas. Then there will be the inevitable question of why Daddy's cup is bigger than his.

 

[HAWKS HEROES]

Same here. Now everyone except for my daughter was born in a Hawthorn Premiership year. 1976 (me), 1978 and 2013.

I'm going to go out and buy one of these mini-Premiership cups for my son. Would really love it if they did mini-cups for previous years but it looks like if I want a 1976 cup to go along with his, I'll have to fork out for one those $250+ replicas. Then there will be the inevitable question of why Daddy's cup is bigger than his.

there is a 50 dollar one though through hs 33 dollars

 

[spudmaster]

The one thing I find frustrating about being a dad is not having boobs. Especially when the crying starts. Just one boob is all I ask for.

For the kid to enjoy or for you?

 

[Packedlunch]

Love this thread don't post as much as I'd like to but read it a lot and nice to know there are some like minded Hawkers out there. My second child arrived less than 2 weeks ago, Born near midnight on the 23rd and signed up as a junior member at 9.05 am the next morn on the hawks member line. First call made after speaking to Nan
Absolutely rapped and now have the full set of the girl and boy. Just thinking at the moment with my sleep deprived brain, spew stained t-shirt and what might just be the faint smell of poo wafting off me from somewhere undefined, what a funny bugger evolution is. No matter how tough the first couple of months are those memories are soon overtaken by the joy of seeing your child developing into a ripping little person (preferably a hawks supporter). By the time they are calling you Dad the sleepless night are just a fading torment and next thing you know you're nudging your wife at night with thoughts of another one. Then bang it happens and you're back on the merry go round.
I enjoy many things in life but watching the footy with your child and indoctrinating them into the hawthorn family is one which I find very satisfying.

Good luck to the new dads out there the Hawks premiership just tops off a fantastic year...now to smash those poms for the cherry on top

 

[Dewnior]

Just became a dad for the second time on Thursday. Another boy weighing in at 3.33kgs. So, do I get him a jumper with Taz or Cyril's number??

 

[Roger Rogerson]

Just became a dad for the second time on Thursday. Another boy weighing in at 3.33kgs. So, do I get him a jumper with Taz or Cyril's number??

You cant go wrong with either. Had a convo with a mate recently about how good it was watching Condo belt blokes in the 3 guernsey. One of the last genuinely tough and dirty players before the mrp system.

My 2 boys who both have 23 have elected for 2 and what has got me most pumped 19 for Jack. Both incredibly good hfc numbers like 3 and 33.

 

[Roger Rogerson]

And congrats too by the way dewnior!!!

 

[Roger Rogerson]

And I just got your post - based upon the weight. Feel free to put me on ignore!!