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[robvio]

Typical wait till you get in your 40's moment.

Kids are in the car and "Panda" is on the radio. Blah... blah.. blah.. something about broads in Atlanta. I act all cool.

Kids get out of the car, I immediately change to 80's station and I sing every word to a Hall and Oates song like I'm an old *** man. My life.

 

[funKYcat75]

Doc asked if we wanted to let my 15 year old boy get the HPV shot today. Facebook says the shot is the incarnation of evil, but I'd be interested to hear other opinions.

P.s. I don't understand it at all, and I assume that it's just to keep boys from catching it from some dirty infected 'gina.

 

[MaxPowerrr]

Sticky Joe owns TTG

 

[neilborders]

We traveled to the big city of Louisville tonight to celebrate the wife's birthday. Her first night away from the kiddo.

We cancelled our reservation at Rubys and had a pizza delivered to the room, and now we're about to crash out before it's completely dark out [laughing]

 

[MaxPowerrr]

That's a dad move. Well played.

 

[UnfrozenCatfanLawyer]

Sticky Joe owns TTG

Dave ftw

 

[krazykats]

This third child is way harder than anyone ever admitted to us. Seriously with keeping up with a 4/6 year old and working and sleeping I swear on everything a third one this late is too much.

I love him and obviously will suck it up, but my goodness! One = easy, two = challenge but if naps time perfect it's a breeze, three = the levy has broken!

Wowza.

 

[80 Proof]

Little dude had his first real food over the weekend. He seems to like strained carrots so far. He also held his own bottle through his feeding this morning.

A couple of big milestones.

 

[B Rax_rivals210137]

Idk who your friends are krazykats but they did you a huge disservice by not letting you in on that info. Having 3 is insane. Totally different ball game. I've heard anything past that is basically the same, though. Enjoy

 

[neilborders]

I've had a lot of people basically say that 2 isn't much harder at all than 1, and that 3 isn't harder at all.

They obviously just want us to stoop to their level of misery.

 

[krazykats]

I've had a lot of people basically say that 2 isn't much harder at all than 1, and that 3 isn't harder at all.

They obviously just want us to stoop to their level of misery.

This is what we were told to a T!

 

[sg24_]

This third child is way harder than anyone ever admitted to us. Seriously with keeping up with a 4/6 year old and working and sleeping I swear on everything a third one this late is too much.

I love him and obviously will suck it up, but my goodness! One = easy, two = challenge but if naps time perfect it's a breeze, three = the levy has broken!

Wowza.

Yep. Two was the perfect number. Our third was a big surprise and a big disruption to our lifestyle.

The biggest issue we have had with 3 is the change in child number 2. Classic middle child that thinks #1 and #3 get all the attention. Truth be known, we do more with him than we do the others. They are always fighting.

 

[krazykats]

Our number 2 demands the most attention by nature. He is busy AF at all times and never stops until he falls asleep which happens in the blink of an eye. Our oldest is so easy, well mannered, somewhat timid so we tell him something and he actually listens etc etc etc.

But keeping them entertained and keeping #3 fed, clean and whatever else is wearing us out. I mean at this rate we are pawning the other two off whenever we can and we hate doing it. But if we don't they are bored because obviously their schedule and a newborns just aren't in line with each other.

 

[neilborders]

Ours is only 11 months old, but we are already thinking about going ahead and having #2. The logic being "let's go ahead and have as many as we plan on having, and get these hard years behind us".

We're also too old to be spacing them out too much. Wife just turned 32 and I'm almost 33. We don't want to be dealing with preschoolers in our early 40's.

 

[Ron Mehico]

So my wife took a pregnancy test two weeks ago - she's pregnant. Completely out of the blue and unexpected. We were planning on starting kids, but wanted to wait until the summer was over. Guess its better we had an easy time getting her knocked up than the other way around, but ya, **** just got real I guess. We're waiting until after a couple more months to tell friends because of high rate of miscarriage in first trimester (don't care about telling you nobodies), but looks like I'll have to start reading this thread and either getting excited or freaking out. I'm still a bit in shock and it hasn't really sunk in all the way. But every now and then I get a wave of panic.

 

[krazykats]

Ours is only 11 months old, but we are already thinking about going ahead and having #2. The logic being "let's go ahead and have as many as we plan on having, and get these hard years behind us".

We're also too old to be spacing them out too much. Wife just turned 32 and I'm almost 33. We don't want to be dealing with preschoolers in our early 40's.

We originally wanted to have 2 very close and then wait and have 2 more. The wait would allow time for the 2 to grow together and is to move into a bigger house then they would be in school. We followed that so far except the last two years we went through a lot work wise that set us back. But we went forward with the kid plan and this 3rd one is way too much.

When our other two start school it may be better but I can't even see that coming yet.

 

[anthonys735]

So my wife took a pregnancy test two weeks ago - she's pregnant. Completely out of the blue and unexpected. We were planning on starting kids, but wanted to wait until the summer was over. Guess its better we had an easy time getting her knocked up than the other way around, but ya, **** just got real I guess. We're waiting until after a couple more months to tell friends because of high rate of miscarriage in first trimester (don't care about telling you nobodies), but looks like I'll have to start reading this thread and either getting excited or freaking out. I'm still a bit in shock and it hasn't really sunk in all the way. But every now and then I get a wave of panic.

Honestly, it's not that bad. Especially for the dad. Those first few months are pretty tough but the Mom gets the real raw end of the deal.

Pretty happy with 1 and trending quickly towards too old to have #2.

 

[sg24_]

Ours is only 11 months old, but we are already thinking about going ahead and having #2. The logic being "let's go ahead and have as many as we plan on having, and get these hard years behind us".

We're also too old to be spacing them out too much. Wife just turned 32 and I'm almost 33. We don't want to be dealing with preschoolers in our early 40's.

There is 11 years difference between #1 and #3 for us. That is way too much. #1 acts too much like a parent than a kid at times.

#3 starts school this time. I hope his teachers are ready because he is a mean little turd. My wife and I have been lucky with the other two with no instances of trouble in school. #3 will change that.

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

So my wife took a pregnancy test two weeks ago - she's pregnant. Completely out of the blue and unexpected. We were planning on starting kids, but wanted to wait until the summer was over. Guess its better we had an easy time getting her knocked up than the other way around, but ya, **** just got real I guess. We're waiting until after a couple more months to tell friends because of high rate of miscarriage in first trimester (don't care about telling you nobodies), but looks like I'll have to start reading this thread and either getting excited or freaking out. I'm still a bit in shock and it hasn't really sunk in all the way. But every now and then I get a wave of panic.

Congrats, man. Just remember that all 1st time dads freak out at the beginning. You are not alone on that one, brother.

 

[robvio]

It's really hard to imagine life without the kids after you have them. There are days you need the break and will be thrilled to get one, but go a couple of days and you just miss everything you think you need a break from.

My 15 year old recluse of a girl is finally getting out of the house to come geocaching with her dad. Best 30 bucks for a year membership I have ever spent on anything...period. We get to do something together and that's huge.

 

[cat_chaser]

Watched my kid send two out in the first round of the district all star tourney last night in a decisive 15-0 win.

Kids.....they are pretty cool.

 

[neilborders]

Ours is only 11 months old, but we are already thinking about going ahead and having #2. The logic being "let's go ahead and have as many as we plan on having, and get these hard years behind us".

We're also too old to be spacing them out too much. Wife just turned 32 and I'm almost 33. We don't want to be dealing with preschoolers in our early 40's.

Found out today that the wife is 12 weeks pregnant with #2. HOLY TOUCHING ****.

 

[krazykats]

Found out today that the wife is 12 weeks pregnant with #2. HOLY TOUCHING ****.

Congrats man that's awesome, might as well keep going for #3.

-Our little dude had his one month shots etc today. Weighs 9lbs on the dot and 22in. That is cause for a celebration, apparently!

imp:

 

[neilborders]

I can't even process this right now. We weren't trying, and have very limited chances to even make it happen. Now we find out that the first trimester is already over.

#1 turns a year old in three weeks. They will be 17 months apart.

 

[krazykats]

In all seriousness our first two are 19 months apart and it's great. Granted they are both boys and are into just about the same **** so it gives them a buddy at all times.

They are always together no matter where they go and while they fight like boys should, if you mess with one the other is on your *** without a thought.

Needless to say they are tight as brothers can be, and they keep each other occupied no matter how much some of their stuff bothers us it actually works out great.

Your #1 goal at first is to get their naps timed perfectly to each other. You may not realize it but when the time comes that 1-2 hours is the only thing for about 6-9 months that you'll look forward to.

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

8 year old is going through a phase where she wears her T-shirts backwards. She is clever about it though…as she doesn't do this with all of her T-shirts…only with certain T-shirts that at first glance the average person wouldn't notice that it is on backwards. And never when a tag is involved.

Got half way through the zoo the other day before we noticed. Absolutely drives my wife nuts. I think it's funny. Which drives the wife even nuttier.

 

[B Rax_rivals210137]

My 3 are all about 2 years apart. Wife and I have been going back and forth on having any more. As of now I think we are good. The cool dad thing is to always say "NO WAY AM I HAVING ANYMORE KIDS ARE YOU CRAZY THEY ARE SUCH A PAIN IN THE ***!!!" but the reality is I deep down kinda secretly would like another one. Kids are just fun and cool to me. It's not for everyone and I get that. There's nothing wrong with stopping at 1 or 12 (so long as you can reasonably take care of 12 kids) or not having kids at all. Everyone's different. Just hate that current society frowns so much on large families. People are so damn judgmental nowadays!

 

[Rex Kwon Do]

I agree....I am 1 of 6 and love it and my parents were about the happiest people on the planet. I jones to have a 4th from time to time but A. hen was told explicitly not to carry again B. just don't think I can do the baby stage again. I'm 36, you are a spry 21 BRax. We are pretty stretched to the max time wise as is with my business and kids activities, I just can't fathom the baby part again. Oh and private school tuition for 3 let alone 4 omg.....thanks for sucking, JCPS!!!1

That said, would think about adoption of a non-baby at some point....our kids getting to the age of true interaction with each other/me is just the best.

Side note about figure A. that y'all will appreciate as Dadyero's.....so very difficult C-sections for 1 and 2, figure 3 would be tough too (and was) but Dr never discussed "can't carry" or "tube tie" at all.....3 was tough and my wife is sedated to Mars while they are sewing her up, Dr (who is a woman herself mind you)....looks at me and says "Alright, Rex Kwon Do, are we tying her tubes or what?"

LOLS WTF? Ummm, yeah, I'm not making that call. No undiscussed tubes tied on my watch. Had never been discussed one time by her or my hen. Can you even imagine? "Did you hear Rex told the Dr to tie her tubes without asking? THE VIOLATION! What a dickhead."

Thanks, Dr Lady. Thanks for nothing.

 

[bradyjames_rivals]

Mine are two minutes apart and it was a hell I wish on no one.

 

[cat_chaser]

Rax, 73, Booker, and others with kids who are better than other kids at baseball.....how'd all stars go this year?

We lost in the state semifinals 12-11 in 2 extra innings. It was brutal. My kid hit a 2 out, 2 run double to put us up 11-9. Had 2 outs and no one on base in the bottom of that inning and couldn't finish. Just a huge punch to the nuts.

Team ended up 9-2 with the two losses by a combined 3 runs. Fun season once I got over the nut punch.

 

[B Rax_rivals210137]

We've had a rough season so far. Think something like 7-12. My son is doing well, though. Still crushing the ball off the tee. Has had several home runs and a few grand slams. I understand it's tee ball and you could say it's not really impressive but no one else on his team has hit one!! So suck it. He seems to be a natural hitting the ball. Our next tourney is going to be coach pitch so we've been using his off week to go to the ball park and do some bp. He connects on about 60% of the pitches. He's not knocking them out of the park but they're good solid line drives to the outfield. He's a lefty and a good portion of his hits are going to right field, which is the opposite of where his tee ball hits go. Kinda concerning? Feel like maybe he's connecting with the ball too late - might need to get a quicker swing in? Idk. His throwing still needs work but I'm not too worried about it. Dude is obsessed with baseball, it'll come around.

Fall ball starts in a month. Crazy to think about. Seems like spring ball started yesterday but it's been over 4 months since then. My 4 year old is going to play tee ball. Thinking about coaching his team. I've spent the last 3 seasons as an assistant with his brother and I feel like I am ready to take the plunge. Even toying with the idea of starting a 5U team next summer. All the Lexington leagues have one and it seems to work in terms of getting the kids used to better competition and playing with familiar faces. We'll see how spring goes I guess.

My boys are having their first sleepover tomorrow. #Blessed. My wife and I are trying to decide which chain restaurant to go to and celebrate. We'll still have my daughter with us but she's cute and funny so I can tolerate that.

 

[funKYcat75]

Middle boy decided to give baseball another go, but we're switching leagues to the one with the dope uniforms. He's done basketball and flag football since he last played baseball. He got really burned out by Spring season, select team and fall ball last year. I don't blame him.

I don't care if he wants to do ballet, baseball or band, just something to get him moving and off YouTube.

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

He's a lefty and a good portion of his hits are going to right field, which is the opposite of where his tee ball hits go. Kinda concerning? Feel like maybe he's connecting with the ball too late - might need to get a quicker swing in? Idk. His throwing still needs work but I'm not too worried about it. Dude is obsessed with baseball, it'll come around.

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Actually if he is a lefty and hitting the ball mostly to right field then he is pulling the ball. Which means he is out ahead of the pitch. Probably because he is anxious to make contact. If he were connecting too late, as a lefty, than he would be hitting it to left field. Pulling the ball is the natural thing to do for a kid with a good swing at that age.

As he gets older the trick is to "hit where the ball is pitched". Inside pitch…pull it to right field. Outside pitch…hit it to the opposite field. Pitch down the pipe…take the pitcher's head off…or knock it out of the park. But i wouldn't worry about him pulling the ball right now. At that age…making good contact is the most important thing. And it seems like he is doing just that.

 

[B Rax_rivals210137]

Good deal. I'm still just college tee ball right now. What you said makes total sense.

 

[joeyrupption]

Good deal. I'm still just college tee ball right now. What you said makes total sense.

Sit tight on those head coach aspirations for now. Yeeesh.

 

[B Rax_rivals210137]

Lol to be perfectly honest I have NO business coaching any baseball team but there is always a lack of people willing to do it. Dads are so lazy these days.

 

[Kaizer Sosay]

Lol to be perfectly honest I have NO business coaching any baseball team but there is always a lack of people willing to do it. Dads are so lazy these days.

Preach, brother. Always a lack of volunteers. Especially at the younger ages. You keep doing what you are doing, B Rax. Being involved is the key. Just seek knowledge and be willing to take advice if you aren't knowledgeable about the sport.

I grew up playing baseball, basketball and football. Both of my daughters play basketball…and I coach them at that. No problem there.

But I have also helped coach cross country (i hate running but have run 2 - 5K races with oldest daughter) and i have coached a season of field hockey…freaking field hockey...for 2nd grade girls…and it was indoor field hockey. You think i knew anything about that ish? No. Didn't know jack ish. But there was a lack of volunteers…so i stepped up. And i learned everything about it that i could. Why? Because my daughter was interested in the sport. Soooo...I talked to the HS coaches…i looked online. Turns out it's basically just hockey without the ice. Except there's a ball instead of a puck and you can only use one side of the stick (WTF is up with THAT ish BTW?). Simple enough.

 

[Rex Kwon Do]

Filled in as "head coach" of my 4yo's tee ball team one "game" this year and priorities 1-10 were don't let anyone get hit in the face with the bat or ball.....was successful, but not for their lack of trying. Kids walk in front of swinging bats at an alarming rate, true scoop.

 

[funKYcat75]

TBall coach is one of the scariest things I've ever done. Did it for two different teams. If you're not the head coach, you're spending half the game in the dugout keeping children from dying. Pass.

Coached my son's 6-8 grade basketball team this year via some awful bait-and-switch that was pulled on me. "You just need to be the assistant,keep some stats and lead some individual drills." False. 'Head' coach missed half the practices and most of the games. Shocking as he was a skinny jean, beard wearing Millenial. They're usually so trustworthy and punctual.

 

[B Rax_rivals210137]

Pretty much. I head coaches my oldests soccer team because the league said they'd have to cancel the team and refund our money if nobody volunteered. Soccer really wasn't a problem for me because I played it my whole life and it's pretty easy for 5 year olds. Tee ball was sorta the same, no one volunteered to help the head coach so I did it. It wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Mostly keep the outfielders upright and halfway paying attention and you're good. I also coached first base so I basically told the fast kids to run and the slow kids to stay. I have no desire to coach past tee ball, though.