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So we went for her 5 week appointment and it seems that she inherited my appetite and superhuman metabolism. She's gained 3.5lbs since birth.

How early is too early to start papering her crib with fashion magazines to ensure a health anorexic self-image?

If you wait until she's 21, you'll have less to worry about during her teen years...

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08-19-2009 , 01:05 PM

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chicago121

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Hey all, I'm proud to announce the future arrival of chicago122, scheduled for 03/13/2010.

I've been following this thread since last November, when we first learned my wife was expecting. Unfortunately, and like several other people here, our first pregnancy did not work out. But, this time around everything looks perfect! We're in our 11th week, and doing well.

Thanks everyone for sharing your stories...

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08-20-2009 , 02:31 AM

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Barcalounger

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Wow, are baby classes boring. Hee hee who. Got it.

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08-20-2009 , 11:56 AM

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dirty_dan

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Originally Posted by Barcalounger

Wow, are baby classes boring. Hee hee who. Got it.

we skipped all of that stuff. only class we took was infant cpr

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08-20-2009 , 02:53 PM

#1030

wizardplow

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Originally Posted by Barcalounger

Wow, are baby classes boring. Hee hee who. Got it.

I went to one about a month ago and it was horrible. Especially after a 10 hour work day. We walked out after about an hour.

On another note, How difficult is it to do this infant potty training? Is it something that requires a ton of work?

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08-20-2009 , 04:22 PM

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putdaWHUMPonum

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Originally Posted by dirty_dan

we skipped all of that stuff. only class we took was infant cpr

god I wish i could convince my fiance to do this. Shes 25 weeks along

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08-20-2009 , 06:55 PM

#1032

dirty_dan

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Originally Posted by putdaWHUMPonum

god I wish i could convince my fiance to do this. Shes 25 weeks along

i kept with the "people have been having babies for millions of years without classes" strategy. that said, the cpr course is only a couple hours and gives some good piece of mind. i wish i could get the grandparents to take it

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08-20-2009 , 07:11 PM

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poincaraux

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Originally Posted by wizardplow

On another note, How difficult is it to do this infant potty training? Is it something that requires a ton of work?

It was pretty easy with my daughter. It did require someone paying close attention to her almost all of the time for the first couple of months, but that shouldn't be a problem unless both parents have to go back to work quite early.

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The CPR course is definitely worth it. Even if you've taken CPR before, the rules have changed in the last few years (much more focus on compressions).

People have been having babies for millions of years, sure, but we're way better at keeping them alive, healthy, and happy now than we were even 10 years ago.

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08-20-2009 , 08:48 PM

#1034

Mrs. Utah

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Originally Posted by Barcalounger

Wow, are baby classes boring. Hee hee who. Got it.

Most couples that I have delivered that have taken the "classes" forget everything when they get to the hospital. Teaching is a big part of my job.

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08-20-2009 , 11:44 PM

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SoloAJ

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I'm legitimately surprised by that Mrs. Utah. I thought the entire point of those classes was so that when the time came, it would all just be automatic. I realize it's an incredibly intense moment (a looooong moment), but I'd think the habits would just kick in. Surprised.

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08-21-2009 , 01:41 AM

#1036

putdaWHUMPonum

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your surprised people that go to one class forget what they've learned? Did you go to school at all?

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08-21-2009 , 09:09 AM

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Leroy2DaBeroy

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My wife crossed into her third tri-mester yesterday. Name is picked out, nursery is 2/3 of the way there and major stuff should be finished this weekend... things are moving along well.

However, does anyone have suggestions/tips I can pass along to my wife for sleeping? She's using a body pillow, but is still having trouble sleeping comfortably and her hips are sore every once in awhile. (She thinks it might be because of our pillow top mattress...) Anyways, as we've ("she's", really - I'm sleeping fine

) still got a good while to go, I thought I'd ask and see if anyone had any suggestions.

Thanks.

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08-21-2009 , 09:18 AM

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Fishwhenican

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Originally Posted by Leroy2DaBeroy

) still got a good while to go, I thought I'd ask and see if anyone had any suggestions.

Thanks.

Congratulations!!

My only suggestion would for her to get used to it and wake you up all the time during the night and make you lose sleep as well. Might as well get used to it now because the days of getting a good nights sleep are almost over anyways.

So really I have nothing useful.

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08-21-2009 , 09:47 AM

#1039

daveT

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As for cpr: I'm red cross cert 1. I don't believe people (especially babies) are in good hands. Baby cpr is friggin hard. When I was practicing, i think I slapped the face a few times. Best advice I can give: resist the urge to shake the puppet.

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08-21-2009 , 09:50 AM

#1040

daveT

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Baby cpr is all compressions. Never ever breath into a baby's mouth.

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08-22-2009 , 08:57 PM

#1041

SkandarAkbar

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First of all this is a great thread and thanks to all for being informative and friendly.

My wife and I are expeciting TWINS on 2-10. It has been an amazing experience already and it's only beginning.

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08-22-2009 , 09:32 PM

#1042

SoloAJ

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Originally Posted by putdaWHUMPonum

your surprised people that go to one class forget what they've learned? Did you go to school at all?

I was under the impression that most couples went to multiple classes on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. I figured this was in effort to have it become "habit" or "instinct" once they get into the delivery stage. I mentioned this in my post.

Also, my surprised people what?

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08-23-2009 , 04:23 PM

#1043

GermanGuy

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dcasper, you can put me in the green.

Yesterday I became a father. My wife had been one week overdue and went into labour on Friday afternoon. After some complications she delivered the cutest little girl there is. Her name is Lina Marlene (pronounced roughly 'Leenah Mar'lehna for most of you). There were some complications for her as well so she is in neonatal ICU for monitoring now. Everything seems to be fine though.

Important facts:
22/08/09 girl (mädchen) #1, 50cm (19.7 inches) and 3550g (~7lb 13oz for the metrically challenged among you).

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08-26-2009 , 12:45 PM

#1044

diebitter

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Gratz, German, hope you're home already!

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08-26-2009 , 02:17 PM

#1045

GermanGuy

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Thank you! My wife and daughter are still in hospital, but Lina has left ICU and is in my wife's room as of today. They will be here on Friday and I am happy that my wife is the light sleeper in the family...

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08-26-2009 , 08:06 PM

#1046

wizardplow

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Congrats GermanGuy! Post a pic when you get a chance

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09-09-2009 , 10:59 PM

#1047

Fishwhenican

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It's not my wife who is pregnant but My Daughter In Law who is expecting.
Just found out today it is a BOY!!!

Look close you can tell it's a boy!!

What a good looking young man!

Caught him yawning!

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09-10-2009 , 04:51 PM

#1048

GermanGuy

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Fish congrats on becoming a grandfather. But your daughter's name and hospital are on that picture are you sure she is okay with that?

My wife doesn't even want me to post an anonymous picture of the little one. Maybe I can persuade her that it isn't such a bad idea, so youu can all see how cute german babies are.

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09-10-2009 , 06:32 PM

#1049

Bumbaclat

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My girlfriend is days away from popping out junior.

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09-10-2009 , 07:32 PM

#1050

dcasper70

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Originally Posted by GermanGuy

My wife doesn't even want me to post an anonymous picture of the little one. Maybe I can persuade her that it isn't such a bad idea, so youu can all see how cute german babies are.

just have her read through this thread....

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