Let’s hear it.
Now that the news of our baby is out I am accepting advice (and/or gifts) from the Denver In Translation community. Thing is, Judi get’s lots of mom advice from everyone we know, but people don’t seem to be giving out a lot of dad advice so…
Whatcha got for me?
Mark Thomas is a musician, writer, and passionate lover of God. He spends his days working to create powerful worship experiences at LifeSong Worship Center, primarily with music. His passion is in guitar. His love is in JudiFree and June Jett. His life is in Jesus.
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i know that this won’t be hard for you at all, but be as encouraging to your wife as possible. it’s hard for a woman to watch her body grow at an exponential rate, regardless of the fact that there’s another life in her body. and her hormones are all over the place. serve her as you’ve never served her. paul did that for me and he helped make pregnancy an absolutely joyful experience!
teresas last blog post..I Carry Your Heart
That’s great advice! Thanks T.
I would reccomend buying rogaine for your baby’s face so his beard grows faster. Yes, it will be a boy, I’m calling it.
Josh Mickelsons last blog post..Inspiration
Find an obstetrician you and your wife love (not love like that, LOL) and trust.
Start shopping for pediatricians now, because the good ones may not immediately have openings, and the due date is sooner than you think.
Plan as if your wife is going to be on bedrest from 20 weeks on, it will help the last 17-20 weeks be so much more relaxed if she has an uncomplicated pregnancy, and not so overwhelming if she has complications.
You will be told all sorts of things that you “NEED” for baby. All you really truly need to get home from the hospital is a car seat, diapers, and a couple of weather-appropriate outfits. In an absolute emergency, the baby can sleep in a small suitcase instead of a crib for a little while.
In Baby 101, I was told something that has served me well countless times. “You’re bigger than the baby.” This is true on so many levels, and still applies now that my kids are 6 and almost 3.
And buy a baby monitor, preferably one with multiple receivers that can run off battery, and always keep one within earshot, even when you think your child is old enough to call for you if he needs something. Someday when you feel like having the living daylights scared out of you, ask me why and I’ll email you the story.
Alice Hs last blog post..Bug Theatre
start searching around for the manliest [thats right, im calling boy also] name you can find.
here are a few suggestions..
nebuchadnezzar.
stirling.
duncan.
maxum/magnus.
wolf.
note that each of these names are followed by a period.
it’s because their so manly in their nature that they need no other selling points.
there’s my advice.
oh, and start a baby blog. theres nothing like putting your kid in the international spotlight before they have any consenting power :]
KristopherHs last blog post..kristopherh: is saving himself the trouble of having to go to therapy by listening to stars’ "set yourself on fire" album.
And speaking of manly, start looking now for macho diaper bags. I don’t care how secure you are in your manhood, you’re gonna feel odd carrying around something with bunnies and teddy bears on it.
Alice Hs last blog post..Neighborhood cafe
You did have a wedding right? Like that, this is not much about you. Get over it. Your going to be a dad, strutting around is what you get to do. Enjoy.
Marks last blog post..I’m going on record now…
@Alice: I’m gonna start looking for those macho diaper bags immediately.
@Kristopher: I am seriously considering every one of those names!
@Mark: Yeah, I plan on just trying not to annoy Judi. Not sure if I’m capable.
as far as manly diaper bags, im sure burberry [http://is.gd/feKY] or prada [http://is.gd/feNF] would cast shadows of respect on anyone who would dare laugh at you toting around a bag..
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1.listen to lots of U2 and classical…let the baby overhear.
2.Spoil your wife like never before
3.Pray specifically that you don’t miss anything the Father wants to teach you about yourself as you become a father
4 write some songs re #3
5 back to #1:Pre order the upcoming U2 CD
Mark, I have a high chair that is going to go to Salvation Army unless I find someone who wants it. Would you be that someone? If so, email me and I’ll bring it to you sometime over the next few months.
Alice Hs last blog post..Just some sculpture
@Pastor Dave: U2 music is constantly playing in our house. Re: #3 and #4, how are you so stinkin wise?
@Alice: Wow, that is amazingly kind! I’ll shoot you an email. Thank you so much.