Once the baby gets there, it's easy to let the rest of the world fall away and just concentrate on the three of you.
Yes, this. Hold on the thought that it's all good after the baby arrives.
It's all about the coat.
Host ,'Conviction (1)'
Spike's Bitches 23: We've mastered the power of positive giving up.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risque (and frisque), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Laura - Apr 09, 2005 5:50:18 am PDT #2309 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
Amy - Apr 09, 2005 6:31:31 am PDT #2310 of 10001
Because books.
Is it just me or does Laura's tag keep getting longer and longer?
He must feel even more out of the loop than most dads.
Yes, this. I posted in your LJ, too, Stephanie, but I think Laura is right on the mark here. I know this must be so hard for you, but I bet he's feeling more than a little disconnected. Good communication ~ma to you both.
Susan W. - Apr 09, 2005 6:48:57 am PDT #2311 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
As someone else pointed out, when you are in labor you really don't care how many or few people are around. I could have been in the middle of the mall with the evening news and I wouldn't have noticed.
By the end when we had to go into minor crisis mode to get the kid out, I didn't care how many medical personnel ended up in the room, as long as they had a purpose. But I'm still glad DH was the only person from my everyday life who was there. Which is to say that while I agree with everything about where your husband is coming from and how to support him, do stick to your guns about who you want to be there, because you will still care, and if there's any time in a marriage when your preferences should rule the day, childbirth is it.
DCJensen - Apr 09, 2005 6:52:32 am PDT #2312 of 10001
All is well that ends in pizza.
Veronica Mars got renewed!!! I don't even know if anyone else here watches it anymore, but I'm ecstatic.
I'm watching it right now (seriously), AIFG!
P.M. Marc - Apr 09, 2005 6:55:20 am PDT #2313 of 10001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Stephanie, if he's that nervous, can you offer to hire a doula? A professional non-doctor type support person might do him a world of good.
beth b - Apr 09, 2005 7:44:54 am PDT #2314 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
{{Stephanie}} good commmunication ma~~ to you guys
and yes, I still watch VM
vw bug - Apr 09, 2005 7:54:46 am PDT #2315 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
I am FURIOUS! I just saw the dog that attacked Toto last summer or fall...being walked by his owner WITHOUT A LEASH. The owner is a kid, so I didn't report him when the dog attacked Toto...just gave the kid a talking to. Now I wish I would have.
ETA: I did call and report what I saw today. Who knows if they'll catch up with him in time, but at least I tried.
Polter-Cow - Apr 09, 2005 8:02:49 am PDT #2316 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Is it just me or does Laura's tag keep getting longer and longer?
Please don't make me keep track of the o's. Please.
Laura - Apr 09, 2005 8:05:47 am PDT #2317 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
Snerk. Not to worry Sunil, it is the same length.
Sean K - Apr 09, 2005 8:11:59 am PDT #2318 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Yeah, so the universe has not stopped fucking with me. I just got off the phone with the mechanic, and he says I also need a new starter, a new front left caliper on my breaks, and a new transmission.
There are no words for how deep this depression is that I'm sliding in to. I have no money and no fucking job, and without a fucking car in this town, it's really difficult to find and get to a new job.