YOU GUYS!!! Skinner's gonna be a Dad!!!!

[Midlodemocrat]

Baby boy Skinner due in Mid-January.

How awesome is that? C'mon you parents, tell him how great it's gonna be when he sees that little doll for the first time.

:bounce:

[matcom]

1. how long until his first post about pee squirting in his eye

:eyes:

[Midlodemocrat]

3. Hee, hee. Funny, but true story.

When my son was an infant, I bathed him in one of those little baby tubs on the counter in the bathroom.

Well, this particular day, I was standing in the doorway with a cup of coffee while my husband bathed him.

The kid peed up and over his head behind himself and into my coffee cup.

How's that for a pee story?

[matcom]

9. how did it taste?

:rofl:

[Midlodemocrat]

12. Dopey, I didn't drink it.

I'm still marveling at his aim.

His aim as a toddler? Well let's just say it had gotten worse.

[matcom]

15. wait till he is MY age

sometimes i can't even hit the right ROOM! :D

[tavalon]

43. I posted something about this further up the thread to you

That's why in my house, the men (and the boy) are required to pee sitting on the toilet with their peepee firmly pointed down. If they choose to pee standing up in the public toilets, that's fine but not in a bathroom I share with them.

[Blue-Jay]

49. Big deal - *I* can do that!

Where's your husband and a coffee cup? (I'll need to practice a little bit first)

[Midlodemocrat]

50. Ha. Ha. C'mon, admit it. You smiled just a little bit when you read that.

[sakabatou]

65. 100 pts.

[crim son]

31. fI had a friend who became a mother for the first time at 38.

It was an adjustment. She visited with the new baby and was so proud of herself, dispensing advice about nursing, naptime, etc. Well, baby boy wet his diaper so she laid him on the carpet to change him. He was fresh and clean in a minute, but no fresh diaper was forthcoming. I asked her why not. "My pediatrician said to let him air dry." I nodded sagely and waited for the inevitable. Sure enough, within a minute he'd peed all over himself. My friend laughed and went through the cleaning process again. Again with the air dry, and again the little sonofagun peed all over himself. This time a clean diaper was quickly applied. I never said a word, but it was so funny to watch! What the heck was the pediatrician thinking?

[tavalon]

42. Whether he'll post about it is under question

but without proper guidance and very possibly even with such guidance, it will happen within the first six months. Boys do aim and fire. They are really quite accurate as babies. I wonder why they get so inaccurate as they get older?

BTW, I'm a labor and delivery nurse and I try to warn every new parent of a baby boy to not get suckered into that one but I know it's pretty much a wasted effort.

[RubyDuby in GA]

71. Ha! My son is 6 months old now and Daddy still hasn't learned

When mommy changes him, she has a diaper open and waiting. My poor hubby never seems to learn and gets hosed down pretty regularly.

[GOPisEvil]

2. How long until he compares DUers to the little guy?

;)

Seriously though, that's great! But, um, right as the new session starts? ;)

[matcom]

6. i agree. horrible timing

i think he should wait until the first recess

[GOPisEvil]

20. Hello! August break...

Damn liebruls and their horrible family planning!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. My dear Midlo!

Isn't that just the best news ever?

I am thrilled for all three of them!

:bounce: :bounce:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

5. $10 says somebody here photoshops the baby picture into...

A fake movie poster for "Spawn of Skinner"

[Midlodemocrat]

8. Yeah, like that wouldn't earn them a granite cookie.

[matcom]

11. double dog dare me?

:P

[Midlodemocrat]

13. Even YOU wouldn't dare.

And, Skinner, being the wise sage that he is, won't give you the ammunition.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

18. I double dog dare you to lick that metal pole!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

14. True.

[Pithlet]

7. Very awesome.

I read his post before anyone replied to it, so I didn't know until I got to the bottom. :bounce:

[cwydro]

10. woohoooo!

So THAT'S why we're having a fund drive!

Seriously, congratulations!

[Haole Girl]

16. Hey, no bodily function discussions allowed!!

Seriously, though, congratulations Skinner and Mom-to-be! :bounce:

[Mutley]

17. Sweet!

Congrats Skinner!

:bounce: :party:

[underpants]

19. I'll repost my tips. CONGRATS!!!

Some tips (the best of the ones I got)

1. have 300 diapers ON HAND from day one. This is the single best tip you will ever get.

2. fighting is normal everyone does it but no one mentions it on the run up. You will probably play the role of careless slacker she will boil the pacifier every time it hits the floor.

3. you can't spoil the baby with love

4. freaking out about it breathing or not breathing is normal

5. the first month SUCKS...to high heaven. This thing will not stop crying. Just remember that you aren't the first and you won't be the last to do this and there are lots of other guys and gals standing next to the running dryer (white noise) at 3 AM. They love white noise-dryer, vaccum (be weary if you have cats or close neighbors), sound machines.

6.Look into one of those swinging chair things-they are great.

7. have a towel on the back of your favorite chair-it makes a great pillow when holding the baby for you that is.

Rule #1 Don't drop the baby
Rule #2 DO NOT drop the baby
Rule # 3 no honey (in the first year it can cause botulism in them)
Rule #4 Beware of dingos
Rule #5 Nobady puts baby in the corner

BTW commander bunnypants is expecting around Christmas.

[AwakeAtLast]

66. About #5 - if you have a child with extremely sensitive hearing like mine

the heater kicking on will wake them up! I am not joking. We tried everything that everyone suggested - white noise machines, heartbeat bears, you name it. Turns out her hearing is so sensitive that she NEEDS absolute quiet to fall asleep.

I didn't sleep for six weeks until I figured that one out.

It's better now, but she is four. ;)

[RubyDuby in GA]

72. I will also recommend that they start stocking up on Mylicon right now

I think you should have the equilivant of 4 gallons on hand by the time of delivery. You'll go through that quickly, so always pick up more when you go to the store.

[underpants]

75. That's good stuff

:thumbsup:

[matcom]

21. Wait! Isn't This TECHNICALLY A SEX THREAD??

Locking.

[Midlodemocrat]

22. God you're stupid. It's technically a Post-Sex thread.

[matcom]

23. 'Post Sex'???

is that kinda like Zomby mounting his flag pole? :shrug:

[Zomby Woof]

26. I am more patriotic than you!

See the flag on her shirt? I am saluting it, like a good patriot. :patriot:

[matcom]

27. looks like you are at Parade Rest to me

:P

[Zomby Woof]

28. Well, when I saw this...

It just killed it for me. x(

[JanMichael]

29. SPF 80 on the face and neck

works for me too.

I need a hot oil massage at the GC again; Steph needs some ZombyJack!

[Zomby Woof]

30. You all are so needy!

But help is on the way...



and (from my first sonogram):

[johnnie]

24. Mini-Skinner?

Skinner JR?
What do we call him..what do we call him?

Congrats Skinner, that is very cool news :thumbsup:


I'm not a parent so I can't tell you how great it is. I can though tell you how great it is to be an uncle and leave when you can't take it any longer..if that helps? :)

[philosophie_en_rose]

39. Skinnito/Skinnita

:rofl:

[tavalon]

44. skinnito

It's a boy.

[Arugula Latte]

40. "Min-Skin" for short

:thumbsup:

[Left Is Write]

25. Mid-January and we're JUST hearing about it?

I don't think I'd have been able to keep that to myself for so long.

[SeattleGirl]

32. Woohoo!!! Congrats Skinner and Mrs. Skinner!!!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[xchrom]

33. that is so cool!!!

:bounce: :toast: :bounce: :toast: :bounce: :toast:

[BarenakedLady]

34. well isn't that lovely

:toast:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

35. I say we give him a shower...

Who's with me?

[tavalon]

45. I think that's a great idea!

Skinner will have no idea what they need. We need to talk to Mrs. Skinner.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

52. How do we contact her?

Send an e-mail via Skinner?

[Midlodemocrat]

53. Pretty sure I can help there.

:evilgrin:

We should check with EarlG and Elad to see if we can do a little fundraising and then maybe contact Mrs. Skinner and ask for her suggestions.

Whaddya think?

[GoddessOfGuinness]

55. Sounds like a plan!

[tavalon]

58. Yep, I think that's best

But then, we also need to figure out logistics. I think we need to use someone who lives close to them as the point person. And actually, probably gift certificates to various baby like places might be in order, though the image of the Skinners receiving 5000+ diapers from DUers is awfully amusing!

We should (translate that to "you should" since it's your idea) post this as a separate thread and see if it takes hold. It will likely take hold.

[RubyDuby in GA]

73. As someone with a 6 month old son, I can say that gift cards to Babies R Us

would probably be the best way to go. It may seem impersonal, but it really does suck returning 8 of the same things because people don't pay attention to a registry.

If gift cards are out, I say we go the practical route: get a baby tub and fill it with necessities: baby wash, I *HIGHLY* recommend Boudreaux's Butt Paste, baby nail clippers, etc...

And something nice for mommy :)

[Midlodemocrat]

46. I'm in!!!!

We could set up a paypal or something and send them a gift certificate or something wonderful!!!!

Great idea!!!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

54. How does one set up a PayPal?

Is it safe?

[Midlodemocrat]

56. I have a PayPal account.

I didn't have any trouble when we collected money for Andy's flowers, although I know there are posters here who despise PayPal.

Basically, I could set up an email address, something like [e-mail] and then when people logged onto PayPal, they could enter the email address and donate however much they wanted to.

I have purchased a ton of stuff via PayPal, including thousands of dollars in furniture and haven't had any trouble, but I know other people feel differently.

I'd be happy to do it if you want. I could contact EarlG and Elad and see what they think.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

59. Good idea to contact EarlG and Elad first...

and see what they think. Maybe they've already got something in the works.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

57. I'm in as well, my dear Midlo!

I'd love to participate in this!

:woohoo:

[sasquatch]

36. That's when my nephew is due

[tigereye]

37. aw, congratulations to him and his wife!

that's sweet. Babies are very cool.

[Shine]

38. What a blessing!

Congrats to all. :toast:

[miss_american_pie]

41. Does the largest donation earn naming rights?

Congrats Skinner and Mrs. Skinner! :toast:

[wildhorses]

47. congratulations, skinner

:applause:

[YankeyMCC]

48. Very nice news

I take it this is his first? Then to soon to be Dad Skinner - It changes your life in physically and mentally exhasting ways. It'll chanllange the core all your ideas about who you are and what you want from life.

And it's all wonderful. ;)

Enjoy!

[SOteric]

51. Awww, Romeo's getting a sibling!

Honestly I'm happy for them, - all three. All four. Everyone. Even the paint store clerk and the nappy distributors.

[bigwillq]

60. How cool!

:bounce:

Congrats Skinner! :hi:

[Ignacio Upton]

61. Cool!

Kos has a second kid due early next year, and now Skinner!

[Pale Blue Dot]

62. Congratulations Skinner!

As a present for your new child, how about letting him read the wit and wisdom of my finacee (who will be my wife by the time he's born)?

:yoiks:

[rug]

63. I hope he doesn't name him Joe.

[Maestro]

64. Congratulations!

Make ELad pull the late night shifts! :rofl:

[AwakeAtLast]

67. Yup, Very cool.

Do we set up the name pool later? ;)

If so, I've got dibs on "Guido"!

[Midlodemocrat]

68. Kicking for the morning crew.

[cobalt1999]

69. Congrats Skinner.

It's a scary, funny, exciting, loving, and costly ride...but well worth it.

Good Luck!

[Bassic]

70. That's great!

Hang in there Skinner, you'll be tired for many months, but man is it worth it!

[auntAgonist]

74. awesome. Congrats and good health to Mom and baby!