The You're about to have a baby thread.

[Hawk]

sorry...busy!

[TheSaint]

i don't think we will have to do c-section, but there is always a chance. the classes we took informed us about eating.

You dont think? Well who does?

haha...neither did we. But, i hope you dont. But, it wasnt all bad. Wife had a good recovery.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

As I said, we will have to do a c-section because the baby is breech.

In a way, though, it's nice that we're able to prepare ourselves for that ahead of time, rather than when she goes into labor. Now we have our due date, and provided she doesn't go into labor before then, we'll be able to prepare ourselves for it.

[The Saltman]

sorry bro a c section will be hard on your wife. Take off from work and help her as much as possible. GL!!!

[CharlotteBeer.com]

sorry bro a c section will be hard on your wife. Take off from work and help her as much as possible. GL!!!

I'm taking at least two weeks off to help her. She's such a nervous wreck anyway, but I think we'll be okay. I plan to help out a lot.

Now I've just got to take care of a few more things around the house, and I'm ready. Or as ready as I can be.

[The Saltman]

GL man you will never be as ready as u think but u already know that. You will be a good dad.

ps its going to be a boy right?

[theedaddy]

gross, this is a gross thread!>>11!!!!!!!

[Zcustom]

I'm taking at least two weeks off to help her. She's such a nervous wreck anyway, but I think we'll be okay. I plan to help out a lot.

Now I've just got to take care of a few more things around the house, and I'm ready. Or as ready as I can be.

If you can take as much video as possible the first 30 minutes or so after birth. She'll remember very little due to the drugs and she will appreciate it later. Maybe even get a family member to play camera man.

[LiQuiD]

Thanks for all the tips in this thread. Why exactly do those of you who prefer video monitors prefer them over a simple audio monitor? Is it so you can see if the baby is attempting to jailbreak the crib? What's the advantage?

I could see myself endlessly watching while I should be sleeping.

[The Saltman]

whatever floats your boat. Its just nice to see the baby at a young age and make sure they are sleeping ok. if you can afford it it can help if u put your baby in the crib early to make sure they arent sleeping on their stomachs or whatnot. I got the video monitor as a gift tho so that helped.

[Kettle]

As I said, we will have to do a c-section because the baby is breech.

In a way, though, it's nice that we're able to prepare ourselves for that ahead of time, rather than when she goes into labor. Now we have our due date, and provided she doesn't go into labor before then, we'll be able to prepare ourselves for it.

when did you find out the baby is in breech position? did they do an ultrasound to check?

[Hawk]

Thanks for all the tips in this thread. Why exactly do those of you who prefer video monitors prefer them over a simple audio monitor? Is it so you can see if the baby is attempting to jailbreak the crib? What's the advantage?

I could see myself endlessly watching while I should be sleeping.

old school answer.....laziness!!! easier to look at the monitor then get off the couch and walk to the baby room to check in on them!!!!!

I was more than happy to be able to hear her and when the noise was at a high enough level, go get her! So, for me, it's a nice to have, but low on the list of priorities to buy, unless your budget is unlimited.

[The Saltman]

hey hawk STFU

[TarPanther9180]

I agree with hawk...I never used a monitor with my son. I think if you go video monitor route, that is a sign you will let the baby/toddler control you.