|
Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated. |
|
The Bar For non Automotive Related Chat |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
24-01-2015, 05:15 PM | #31 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 172
|
The pregnancy is the easy part, when the kid/kids (my twins are 15 months old) come along then you will feel really cop it. Kids are the most precious thing in your life, they put everything into perspective but they will test and challenge you & your relationship like nothing you could imagine. Be strong & patient.
__________________
Ed Xr6 Turbo manual, GT3540, 6Boost Manifold, Autronic SM4, 285 rwKw @ 4800 rpm, 4 dead T5's, countless clutches - Now moving on to FG XR6T 6M transplant 2010 Triumph Street Triple R, Q/Shifter & Arrows minus restrictors |
||
This user likes this post: |
24-01-2015, 05:35 PM | #32 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: outback S.A...hiding in a workshop
Posts: 3,513
|
Quote:
if the little tike is a boy, dad will be his world, showing the way, if it's a girl, she will need dad forever. Dads are VERY important in a kiddies life, most of the problems in todays society is because there are no role models to look up to. just be prepared to step up to the plate and accept the responsibilities that have now fallen your way, most of all ENJOY the times ahead.
__________________
--------------------------------------------------------------- G'day....I'm Dave, ...everyone calls me Poppa,..05.. B.A. Fairmont mark II... may your day's be filled with smiles, your life be filled with love, may your children know nothing but happiness and joy, cherish the memory of those who strove before us for they cleared the way, spare a thought for those who serve we owe so much to so many, life and the freedom to enjoy it is a special gift that can be taken away far too soon! |
|||
2 users like this post: |
24-01-2015, 05:40 PM | #33 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: NSW
Posts: 326
|
I can tell you what NOT to do...
Dont attend the birth and then run away screaming yelling. Dont bail the night of the birth saying you are "too tired" to be there. Don't go to the nearest strip club/brothel after saying you're "too tired" Don't let the credit card charges show that you were at said club. Don't get the ***** when you get caught out and run away with her prized muscle car and expect her NOT to hunt you down for the next ten years. Tru story and I was the one giving birth. This is why I stick to cars. other than that you will be fine ! |
||
24-01-2015, 05:46 PM | #34 | |||
Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 397
|
Quote:
|
|||
This user likes this post: |
24-01-2015, 06:01 PM | #35 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: NSW
Posts: 326
|
Nope.
|
||
24-01-2015, 06:17 PM | #36 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Mid North Coast
Posts: 6,443
|
Free to good home, please most people already have one, which is more than enough.
And don't worry, this early stage is easy, try the next 15-20 years, this is only the induction.
__________________
The Daily Driver : '98 EL Falcon, 5 Speed , 3.45 lsd The Week End Bruiser : FPV BF GT 40th Anniversary, 6 Speed Manual, 6/4 Brembo and lots of Herrod goodies Project 1 : '75 XB GS 351 Ute, Toploader, 9" with 3.5's Project 2 : '74 XB GS Big Block Coupe, Toploader, 9" with 4.11's In Storage : '74 XB GS 351 Fairmont Sedan XB Falcon Owners Group Mike's Man Cave |
||
24-01-2015, 06:54 PM | #37 | ||
irregular member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: NSW
Posts: 1,457
|
I used it as an opportunity to go looking for cool station wagons.
Never pass up the opportunity to buy another car! |
||
24-01-2015, 07:16 PM | #38 | |||
Cranky old bastard
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 9,394
|
Quote:
|
|||
2 users like this post: |
24-01-2015, 09:08 PM | #39 | ||
Peter Car
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: geelong
Posts: 23,145
|
I might be able to take you up on the offer. Pics of said wife?
|
||
3 users like this post: |
24-01-2015, 11:02 PM | #40 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 1,614
|
And those hormones might make her more than willing to keep practicing for the next pregnancy if you know what I mean?
__________________
____________________ 2019 LDV G10 2009 Mitsubishi Express-GONE 2011 Honda Jazz ____________________ |
||
This user likes this post: |
24-01-2015, 11:40 PM | #41 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 2,252
|
How far along are you both?
I say you Both as I believe despite what our fathers and theirs said its a team effort. We are expecting our first in early April. Maybe I have been lucky, maybe I have been good, but at nearly 30 weeks my partner is easy and claims its been pretty straight forward so far. We expect birth and the first few months to be the difficult part of course. Where I seem to be doing well is being part of the team. Show interest in her changing body (not that sort of interest), in all the talk about all that stuff that needs to be decided upon, show and interest in the parenting style talk, even better be interested in all that stuff rather than just show interest. It would seem, judging by all the advice, all the books, all the families all the personal experience of other people that a consistent approach by both parents is important, get to know one anothers opinions. I feel she is baring the brunt physically and emotionally at the moment ( probably forever too) She needs support and to feel she isn't alone in the worry and effort Ooooh too much go the mighty hawks oi oi oi! JP |
||
5 users like this post: |
25-01-2015, 12:39 AM | #43 | ||
Donating Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Morayfield
Posts: 28,090
|
Been watching too much Borat?
__________________
I love Holdens.... |
||
25-01-2015, 10:54 AM | #44 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: sydney
Posts: 1,085
|
Jpblue1000:i am in a very similar situation as you, my first (boy) is due in may, and so far mum is doing great, no morning sickness, no real mood swings, well not directed at me anyway lol,
without tooting my own horn im a good catch, im the sort of bloke that does abit around the house as im efficient lol so she doesnt have much to do other than washing and looking after me ;) We have been together for 13 years (april)-we are 31, and have known each other for 25 years so get on well and have healthy social lives (together and apart). I know im lucky and do appreciate it, she knows that too, our finances are sorted so now its on with enjoying the little tacker when he gets here. All the best to the dads to be, and the mums! |
||
25-01-2015, 11:27 AM | #45 | |||
Pity the fool
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Wait Awhile
Posts: 8,997
|
Quote:
Also if the visiting midwife/clinic sisters are mean to your mrs and making her upset (like why aren't you breast feeding, you're doing it wrong etc), tell them to GTFO.
__________________
Fords I own or have owned: 1970 XW Falcon GT replica | 1970 XW Falcon | 1971 XY Fairmont | 1973 ZG Fairlane | 1986 XF Falcon panel van | 1987 XFII Falcon S-Pack | 1988 XF Falcon GLS ute | 1993 EBII Fairmont V8 | 1996 XG Falcon ute | 2000 AU Falcon wagon | 2004 BA Falcon XT | 2012 SZ Territory Titanium AWD Proud to buy Australian and support Ford Australia through thick and thin |
|||
This user likes this post: |
25-01-2015, 11:36 AM | #46 | |||
Missing a sock...
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Brisbane 4017
Posts: 8,250
|
Quote:
It tastes really sickly sweet, I didn't go back for more - liked the package it came in though. Cheers!
__________________
Real friends + great times = sheer bliss! Considering becoming an organ donor? Click here QLD Events, Cruises and Get Togethers: Click here Gain success instantly - lower your standards. It's not government funded - it's taxpayer funded.
|
|||
4 users like this post: |
25-01-2015, 12:27 PM | #47 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Geelong
Posts: 1,726
|
See that's something I don't agree with. It's true the mum goes through much more physically than we do, but the mental strain on some blokes is huge. For first time parents they both need support, it's not a case of the dad being told to suck it up. How is a bloke with a fried brain going to take care of both a mother and child...?
|
||
This user likes this post: |
25-01-2015, 01:33 PM | #48 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Taromeo
Posts: 10,584
|
In a nutshell everything you do or don't do will be wrong and there's nothing you can do about it.
All you can do is give your wife as much support and love as you can. It will get better. |
||
25-01-2015, 11:01 PM | #49 | ||
Where to next??
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 8,893
|
Hello from the Maternity ward
This is Matilda, not even an hour old: 24 hrs old: Believe me... it's sooooooooooooo worth it!
__________________
___________________________ I've been around the world a couple of times or maybe more....... |
||
10 users like this post: |
25-01-2015, 11:11 PM | #50 | |||
Where to next??
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 8,893
|
Quote:
If you get my drift?
__________________
___________________________ I've been around the world a couple of times or maybe more....... |
|||
2 users like this post: |
26-01-2015, 12:15 AM | #51 | |||
Where to next??
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 8,893
|
Quote:
7 seater wagon
__________________
___________________________ I've been around the world a couple of times or maybe more....... |
|||
3 users like this post: |
26-01-2015, 12:21 AM | #52 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 177
|
|
||
4 users like this post: |
26-01-2015, 09:51 AM | #53 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: outback S.A...hiding in a workshop
Posts: 3,513
|
until you have grandkids then all the wonder and joy of new life begins again......as i stated before.... life begins when the stork delivers a little bundle of joy, up til then you're just possing in the wind.
lovely little girl yellow fest.....hold her high, bring her up proud and strong.
__________________
--------------------------------------------------------------- G'day....I'm Dave, ...everyone calls me Poppa,..05.. B.A. Fairmont mark II... may your day's be filled with smiles, your life be filled with love, may your children know nothing but happiness and joy, cherish the memory of those who strove before us for they cleared the way, spare a thought for those who serve we owe so much to so many, life and the freedom to enjoy it is a special gift that can be taken away far too soon! |
||
2 users like this post: |
26-01-2015, 10:17 AM | #54 | |||
Cranky old bastard
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 9,394
|
Quote:
|
|||
26-01-2015, 11:24 AM | #55 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: outback S.A...hiding in a workshop
Posts: 3,513
|
Dad's will always take a back seat, most times quite willingly, what the outside world does not see is the "softer" side of Dad.......Dad's are very good at keeping the "soft" side down.
no-one see's the heart ache or tears that Dad hides so well when a miscarriage or some other catastrophe happens, "men don't cry" don't you know.......well I know they do, as my son and daughter in law went through miscarriages twice, they needed Dad and mom to pull through that with sanity intact. no-one see's Dad giving mum the all important support through the good times and the bad, the sorrow and the joy, the heartache and the pain. no-one see's dad giving his daughter a knowing hug and a willing shoulder when she has been dumped by some moron who he would dearly love to rip to pieces for breaking his little princesses heart. no-one see's Dads understanding talks to his son while working on the car or fixing up the house. but the support and understanding that dad provides for the life of that child/adult is immensely important through good and bad. Dad's are a sounding board, a mentor, a punching bag, a money tree, a taxi service, soccer coach, footy coach, tennis coach, a door mat at times.......but most of all Dads are a refuge when the world gets a bit rough for all family members. "back seat" yep! but a very important part of the family unit.
__________________
--------------------------------------------------------------- G'day....I'm Dave, ...everyone calls me Poppa,..05.. B.A. Fairmont mark II... may your day's be filled with smiles, your life be filled with love, may your children know nothing but happiness and joy, cherish the memory of those who strove before us for they cleared the way, spare a thought for those who serve we owe so much to so many, life and the freedom to enjoy it is a special gift that can be taken away far too soon! |
||
8 users like this post: |
26-01-2015, 02:51 PM | #56 | |||
Cranky old bastard
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 9,394
|
Quote:
|
|||
2 users like this post: |
26-01-2015, 04:29 PM | #57 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Topend of Oz since 1980
Posts: 5,299
|
Sorry guys, but I am going against all things said so far. If it is really that bad and you can arrange free postage to Darwin I will take her. I luv pregnant women. The physiological / psychlogical changes in them with hormones running rampant is a great battle.
Good luck and keep me in mind if you change yours. Cheers Vincenzo
__________________
$DO || ! $DO : try try: command not found - (YODA the Geek) "WRC is for boys, Group B was for men" - Juha Kankkunen 4 times World Rally Champion Romanes Eunt Domus - 'people called Romanes they go the house' - You mean Romani Ite Domum [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] |
||
3 users like this post: |
26-01-2015, 09:55 PM | #58 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 1,614
|
Quote:
If you haven't already, pick her up and smell the top of her head, that's the moment something primal and protective will kick in as a father. My girl is 10 and that feeling never goes away.
__________________
____________________ 2019 LDV G10 2009 Mitsubishi Express-GONE 2011 Honda Jazz ____________________ |
|||
4 users like this post: |