To all the dads out there- now I get it.

[NOPANTS68]

To my favorite forum- My wife and I had our first child yesterday. A baby boy. The contractions strated cranking pretty hard during the third quarter of the Superbowl, so once the game was over, we left the party and went home to start the timing and grab the gear just in case. What ended up being 22 hours of labor eventually got called, and the C section was ordered. I can so clearly see myself holding her hand on the tidy side of the barrier sheet when I first heard those high pitch chirps- then a solid cry. I thought my chest was gonna tear my shirt off I was so proud. He surpasses anything I could have ever hoped for. So for you dads out there, I now understand. There's simply nothing you won't do for him or her. For lack of better words- incredible. His name is Magnus James Smith. He has a pure viking bloodline and is named after my favorite gentle giant:

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/silverback427/magnusvm_zpsfd393167.jpg

[camcojb]

Congrats. Everything you said is true, being a Dad is incredible. :)

[intocarss]

Way cool!! Congrats

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/thCABZW96P_zps8432ea5f.jpg

[John510]

Congrats!

[DBasher]

It'a a game changer for sure, enjoy every minute of it! I've got two and they grow up quick.

Congratulations!

:cheers:
Dan

[Sieg]

Congratulations!

I suggest a Diaper Genie as your next shop tool. :D

[barrrf]

AWESOME! Congrats!!

I was there, 2 times. I know exactly what youre talking about.

Now my oldest is 4 1/2 and whenever car parts get delivered she says "Daaaaaaaddd........not morrre car parts. Youre never going to play barbies with me." To which I reply - "You can help me with the wrenches". And she is more than happy to ratchet some of the bolts off.

[jy211]

Great name! :thumbsup:


Congrats. Also sleep in another room so your not totally exhausted!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Great post. :thumbsup:

Congrats from a 6 timer.

[Bucketlist2012]

Congrats..

[WSSix]

Congrats!

[Roscoe03]

Congrats! I can't wait to have a kid or two.

[gearheads78]

Congrats man!! You you think you know and are under control and have everything figured out all through the pregancy but the second he / she takes their first breath you feel a emotion come over you that you didn't even know was in you. You can't decribe it. As you know now you just have to experience it.

[Flash68]

Congratulations! :thumbsup:

[NOPANTS68]

Thanks everyone for the support. All of you guys are dead on. Looks like he's coming home today with mom. Stoked.

[Sieg]

Thanks everyone for the support. All of you guys are dead on. Looks like he's coming home today with mom. Stoked.

:thumbsup: Enjoy the ride, you are now fully engaged in the process of thoroughly understanding the cliche "time flies." Our kids are now 11 & 14.........it wasn't that long ago. :D

[toy71camaro]

Congrats!!

My boy is just over 7 now.. and as mentioned, time does fly.

[GregWeld]

Awesome! Now go TRY to get some sleep! :unibrow:

We celebrated #1 son's 26th birthday last night.... Time flies when you're having fun!

Being a Dad is rewarding - trying - and everything in-between. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

[Rybar]

Congrats man that is awesome news. :thumbsup: I've got twin daughters 2.5 now and my son is about to turn 1 in a couple weeks. Guess what his first word was? CAR!! Lol it's awesome man, tiring and alot of work and no more time for your self but worth every second. :yes:

[68ZClone]

Congratulations! We've got 2 boys - 4 and 3 - and just had our first daughter two weeks ago yesterday. Each one has been just as exciting as the first, but even front day one, each has had it's own personality. Enjoy the experience!

[dirtshark]

Congrats Dave...

[pokey64]

Congratulations! I echo what many have said. It goes fast, enjoy the ride.

[glassman]

Congratulations!!

We have three, one of each (old Rodney line)

It's a trip watching 1/2 of u in someone else. And even if you adopt, it's still the most beautiful thing to help mold,grow and most important, to love...

Good luck, and don't forget to continue to date your wife....the best thing you can do for you children is to be best friends with your mate....

Mike

[IMPALA MAN]

Congrats! You will soon learn a few rules of life.
1. There is only one thing harder than going through anything difficult yourself.....it's watching your child go through it. Even something as simple as a minor embarrassment. No one wants their child to have any inconveniences, however, remember some of these will make them stronger.

2. Focus on the legacy and influence you have on your child. Once they are 18 or even before then, your influence is all that keeps them on track.

3. You will understand what it means to love and care about someone more than you love yourself.

IT'S ALL GOOD GUYS!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

congradulations to you and the wife!!! I have a 21 month old boy and its a great time.

No joke man get your sleep when you can. I was up 72 hours straight the first week and it was tough for the first year. Birthing was the most intense situation I have ever been through.

Nice name !!!! He's got some big shoes to fill. Keep him on colostrum till he's 10. LOL

[ErikLS2]

Congratulations to you and your wife. This book is your friend, read it:

http://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Sleep-Habits-Happy-Child/dp/0449004023

It should be called Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Child, Happier Parents

[NOPANTS68]

You guys all echo some great points. We took 7 night classes ranging from breast feeding to car seat installs etc etc. It seemed like a drag at the time, but man it really helped. The colostrum is a huge deal for a newborn and we are so lucky he is so apt to breast feed. The benefits are pretty massive so we are happy. I keep hearing about the lack of sleep that's coming so I'm enjoying my hours I can rack up now. It's only been a couple days, but this kid's been perfect so far.

Today while holding him, I told him all of the things I would teach him. It felt so cool just talking to him like he's understanding what I was saying. I know there will be many tough days ahead, but it's been the two of us for so long, I welcome the change. I will also finally get to cash in on having both mother in laws live within 3 miles of us! built in daycare!

[Tony_SS]

Congrats, very glad to hear everything went smooth. You are blessed having a mom in law close too. And good to hear you are breastfeeding the kid.. you will a have a much healthier child.

[gearheads78]

It will go by fast. The first 3 months of our twins were trying to say the least but now they are 18 months and there is nothing better after a long hard day than hearing in stereo "da da da da da da da" when I open the back door. My wife says they have figured out about the time its getting dark I should be home soon and start looking out the back window every few minutes. She says they finally hear my truck (cummins with no muffler) and make a b-line for the back door no matter what they are doing. :thumbsup:

[Chevy Kid]

Congrats, Dave. Glad everything went well. We echo what everyone said.

Definitely the builds will slow down. But it's a good thing!

Tim and Sam

[NOPANTS68]

thanks again guys! Your support mean a bunch. So far so good. Sleep has been a little rare, but he's healthy and eating like a pig. I am content.

As a side note- I showed this thread to my wife. She said "how is it that a car forum full of men has given you more thoughtful and supportive words than almost any social media I post on?"

I simply replied.............."it's a lateral thing baby."

She wasn't enthused. lol

[Sieg]

PS - Since she's breast feeding you might get he some tea bags for Valentine's Day..........they work magic. :thumbsup:

Glad everything is going smooth.

[gearheads78]

PS - Since she's breast feeding you might get he some tea bags for Valentine's Day..........they work magic. :thumbsup:

Glad everything is going smooth.

Get a head of cabbage and make here keep a big leaf inside her bra on each side. Thats the only thing that helped my wife.