Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 'bridging' the age gap? He's taking the Fifth on that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 My wife gave birth to a beautiful baby girl this morning. Unfortunately both of them have a bit of an infection so are having to be looked after in the high dependency ward at the Southern, with our daughter being kept in an incubator away from my wife.The care they've had has been fantastic, but it doesn't stop me from feeling utterly wretched at the moment because I've had to come home and leave them both there. I've not slept since Wednesday, but I don't think I'll be getting much sleep tonight. I've honestly never felt as happy as I did today when I got to hold her for the first time. Sorry for going all soppy. I'm sure normal service will be resumed once they're both feeling better. Congrats. Our first spent the first couple of days in an incubator and she's now 31 with two boys of her own! £50 to your nominated charity if you christen her Chuckles. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 My wife gave birth to a beautiful baby girl this morning. Unfortunately both of them have a bit of an infection so are having to be looked after in the high dependency ward at the Southern, with our daughter being kept in an incubator away from my wife. The care they've had has been fantastic, but it doesn't stop me from feeling utterly wretched at the moment because I've had to come home and leave them both there. I've not slept since Wednesday, but I don't think I'll be getting much sleep tonight. I've honestly never felt as happy as I did today when I got to hold her for the first time. Sorry for going all soppy. I'm sure normal service will be resumed once they're both feeling better. Massive congratulations to you and your mrs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karpaty Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 My wife gave birth to a beautiful baby girl this morning. Unfortunately both of them have a bit of an infection so are having to be looked after in the high dependency ward at the Southern, with our daughter being kept in an incubator away from my wife. The care they've had has been fantastic, but it doesn't stop me from feeling utterly wretched at the moment because I've had to come home and leave them both there. I've not slept since Wednesday, but I don't think I'll be getting much sleep tonight. I've honestly never felt as happy as I did today when I got to hold her for the first time. Sorry for going all soppy. I'm sure normal service will be resumed once they're both feeling better. Удачи 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Congrats. Our first spent the first couple of days in an incubator and she's now 31 with two boys of her own! £50 to your nominated charity if you christen her Chuckles. £100.00 if you name her Cherrenza 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoversMad Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 £100.00 if you name her Cherrenza Congratulations KnightswoodBear I'm sure you'll have them both home with you soon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Thanks everyone. The fact it was a girl means that I didn't need to argue with my wife about calling her Alistair 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 You could always call her alice and middle name of stair after a distant relative problem solved? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 You could always call her alice and middle name of stair after a distant relative problem solved? Fred would work better with Alistair as a middle name. Fred A Stair. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidernation Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 My wife gave birth to a beautiful baby girl this morning. Unfortunately both of them have a bit of an infection so are having to be looked after in the high dependency ward at the Southern, with our daughter being kept in an incubator away from my wife. The care they've had has been fantastic, but it doesn't stop me from feeling utterly wretched at the moment because I've had to come home and leave them both there. I've not slept since Wednesday, but I don't think I'll be getting much sleep tonight. I've honestly never felt as happy as I did today when I got to hold her for the first time. Sorry for going all soppy. I'm sure normal service will be resumed once they're both feeling better. Congratulations. I hope everything is fine now and you'll get them home soon. Jealous, never had any of my own, but 3 step-daughters have made me appreciate what I was missing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I've been around a new born for the first time recently. And I'm utterly terrified of it, and have no idea how to act, is this a man thing or just my social awkwardness acting up? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I've been around a new born for the first time recently. And I'm utterly terrified of it, and have no idea how to act, is this a man thing or just my social awkwardness acting up? I can relate to this.....I love kids as interacting with them is great but babies are a bit boring! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I can relate to this.....I love kids as interacting with them is great but babies are a bit boring! I'm awkward around kids too. I don't know why, as I'm pretty much still a child in heart, but the way they just stare at you expecting you to do something is incredibly unnerving. While babies just cry and then look at you with unseeing eyes like a shark, while everyone tries to force them into your hands so you can hold for some random reason I'll never understand. I think it would be better if I was never a father, as my child would grow up with a complex 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I've been around a new born for the first time recently. And I'm utterly terrified of it, and have no idea how to act, is this a man thing or just my social awkwardness acting up? A start would be calling "it" he or she. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Children are horrible, stupid things that need catapulted to maturity as soon as possible. The Romans had the right idea on this point. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 A start would be calling "it" he or she. I actually call it "it" when I see it, although nobody seems to notice 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperDee Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Children are horrible, stupid things that need catapulted to maturity as soon as possible. The Romans had the right idea on this point. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Children are horrible, stupid things that need catapulted to maturity as soon as possible. The Romans had the right idea on this point. :lol But yes I hate it when I meet a newborn. What the f**k are you meant to do. It can't talk, and in my experience they enjoy vomiting on me. Although that might improve my looks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobBairn1876 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I think you're supposed to make incoherent mumbles and noises whilst maintaining eye contact, much like you do with a puppy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperDee Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 It's wonderful seeing a newborn take in the surroundings. He/she is constantly learning and eventually when he/she starts mimicking you it makes you feel good that you've taught the child something. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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