1967Ram Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Congratulations. After having four of our own the best advice I can give is when they're teething use Anbesol - the other stuff's a waste of time. I tried it on my tongue and couldn't feel a thing for ages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Git Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 2 hours ago, 1967Ram said: Congratulations. After having four of our own .......................... Did you buy a telly after the fourth one? 1967Ram and EtoileSportiveDeDerby 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 1/ Teach them the difference between "of" and "have". 2/ When they are sad, pat them on the head, and say "Their, There, They're" 3/ DCFC "lose" games. Women from Nott***ham are "Loose". There's a difference! 4/ Do not encourage them to play Peek-a-BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! It becomes a bad habit! 5/ @Boycie isn't actually that funny bloke from the telly... or anywhere else, for that matter! 6/ Teach them the difference between an eye and a horn. (No smut please... children are reading!) 7/ If they ain't truly into The Rams by the time they are 12, let them know the freebie season tickets run out, and you ain't wasting your money on a ticket for them... I'm looking at you, Grandson! 8/ If they are ever sick, tell them never to declare "I've add more van free", as someone may be filming them! 9/ @Red_Dawn is actually a man, despite having a girls name, so do not speak to him... and never accept sweets off him... he's a baddie! 10/ Avoid anything with 2 stars... Hotels, restaurants, football shirts... richinspain, Steve How Hard?, DarkFruitsRam7 and 4 others 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinspain Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Let them know who's boss. I don't mean in an aggressive way, but basically don't let them run your life. Every tiny bit of lea way that you give will later be used against you ten fold. My sister in law is a single mum living a fair distance away ( the early years her and her daughter were in Gran Canaria), and did everything possible for an easy existence. BIG MISTAKE! She's now living with someone who makes Damian look a bit of a rascal at times. Like I said, you don't have to be a dictator, but they do have to know the "rules". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Git Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 If you have a daughter and after several years she turns-out to be a good-un, please send me a postcard with your tips. Mine's 18 and although she started off on the wrong foot, she has got progressively worse. I feel like I've got two wives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bimmerman Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Don't listen to midwives They know duck all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FindernRam Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 2 hours ago, bimmerman said: Don't listen to midwives They know duck all We had 2 midwives for both our girls as babies due to illness and other stuff. They never agreed on anything. Put the Doctor in the mix and it's sheer hellish confusion. Go with your instincts. VERY IMPORTANT: Do not let your wife/partner anywhere near Mumsnet unless you want her to turn into a right basket case. All views are trolled endlessly. Not what a hormonal new mum needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Dawn Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 On 25/10/2019 at 09:55, Mucker1884 said: 1/ Teach them the difference between "of" and "have". 2/ When they are sad, pat them on the head, and say "Their, There, They're" 3/ DCFC "lose" games. Women from Nott***ham are "Loose". There's a difference! 4/ Do not encourage them to play Peek-a-BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! It becomes a bad habit! 5/ @Boycie isn't actually that funny bloke from the telly... or anywhere else, for that matter! 6/ Teach them the difference between an eye and a horn. (No smut please... children are reading!) 7/ If they ain't truly into The Rams by the time they are 12, let them know the freebie season tickets run out, and you ain't wasting your money on a ticket for them... I'm looking at you, Grandson! 8/ If they are ever sick, tell them never to declare "I've add more van free", as someone may be filming them! 9/ @Red_Dawn is actually a man, despite having a girls name, so do not speak to him... and never accept sweets off him... he's a baddie! 10/ Avoid anything with 2 stars... Hotels, restaurants, football shirts... Nice to be tagged in this thread. I'm also a new dad with a handsome 9 month old little boy ? Such a cliche but its the best thing that ever happened to me! I know nothing, mozza, ramit and 3 others 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcfan1 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 21 minutes ago, Red_Dawn said: Nice to be tagged in this thread. I'm also a new dad with a handsome 9 month old little boy ? Such a cliche but its the best thing that ever happened to me! Congrats Every good parent says that ! Most bad parents lament the fact that they have more responsibility thrust upon them Good luck, Red_Dawn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Babies are actually tougher than people realise, they are programmed to let you know what they need. Look after the mum as much as the baby, they don't let people know what they need, because they are too focused on the baby, that quite frankly, doesn't need that much attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bimmerman Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 27/10/2019 at 10:29, FindernRam said: We had 2 midwives for both our girls as babies due to illness and other stuff. They never agreed on anything. Put the Doctor in the mix and it's sheer hellish confusion. Go with your instincts. VERY IMPORTANT: Do not let your wife/partner anywhere near Mumsnet unless you want her to turn into a right basket case. All views are trolled endlessly. Not what a hormonal new mum needs. Midwife 1- told my wife that bottle feeding was evil Midwife 2-made her feel like a failure for bottle feeding Doctor- kids dead healthy Teacher-kids bright as a button Genuinely can't stand midwives, we're on baby number 3 now as well so have had mucho experiences with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramslad1992 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 Morning sickness has started, ironically in the evening/during the night. Apparently ginger is good for this so the cupboards are full of ginger biscuits, ginger tea ginger bloody everything! Also had the first ‘you did this to me’ tonight which I wasn’t expecting until the birth but she’s a good sport! Once again thank you for all the advice you’ve all given, its really appreciated. And to all the other dads/ dads to be’s It’s nice to know we are all in the same boat ? rynny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 7 hours ago, Ramslad1992 said: Morning sickness has started, ironically in the evening/during the night. Apparently ginger is good for this so the cupboards are full of ginger biscuits, ginger tea ginger bloody everything! Also had the first ‘you did this to me’ tonight which I wasn’t expecting until the birth but she’s a good sport! Once again thank you for all the advice you’ve all given, its really appreciated. And to all the other dads/ dads to be’s It’s nice to know we are all in the same boat ? When your wife is feeling unwell during the pregnancy, give her a wink and tell her “you know what will make her better”. It works every time. Ghost of Clough, Parsnip, Ramslad1992 and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smyth_18 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 When your child does something new which you are proud of, you don't need to stick it on Instagram/ Twitter/ Facebook. Several reasons really... 1) People other than you don't care. (Harsh but true) 2) Enjoy the moment without sticking a camera in their face. 3) Other people who follow you may have kids who haven't reached that stage. And it will worry the poo out of them. ThePrisoner, G STAR RAM, Boycie and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcfan1 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 9 hours ago, Smyth_18 said: When your child does something new which you are proud of, you don't need to stick it on Instagram/ Twitter/ Facebook. Several reasons really... 1) People other than you don't care. (Harsh but true) 2) Enjoy the moment without sticking a camera in their face. 3) Other people who follow you may have kids who haven't reached that stage. And it will worry the poo out of them. Tbh I prefer that to the negative crap people put on social media nowadays. But yes I agree. I dont really care if your son brenan has ate his ducking veggies like a good boy without making any mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) On 29/10/2019 at 10:32, Smyth_18 said: When your child does something new which you are proud of, you don't need to stick it on Instagram/ Twitter/ Facebook. Several reasons really... 1) People other than you don't care. (Harsh but true) 2) Enjoy the moment without sticking a camera in their face. 3) Other people who follow you may have kids who haven't reached that stage. And it will worry the poo out of them. A private life is a happy life. There’s a reason why I’m extremely open and honest under a username on here but barely speak a word on my actual social media pages. Edited October 30, 2019 by DarkFruitsRam7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Lewis Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 On 25/10/2019 at 10:47, PrivateDerby said: Can I join DCDC? She’s due end of Feb, our first... both bricking it. We are due start of Feb, our first...im BRICKING IT MASSIVELY PrivateDerby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcfan1 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 5 hours ago, Eddie Lewis said: We are due start of Feb, our first...im BRICKING IT MASSIVELY Gather the support of your and her family , and you should be fine Dont be afraid to call for help when it gets overwhelming But babies do make us see the wonders of the world Contraception :) Eddie Lewis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBustler1884 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 My wife is due January 25th. Really excited and cant wait to meet him. Only thing terrifying me is the money side of things!! ramit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FindernRam Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 2 hours ago, TomBustler1884 said: My wife is due January 25th. Really excited and cant wait to meet him. Only thing terrifying me is the money side of things!! If you have Grandparents don't hesitate to tap them up, they'll love to be involved. Friends with children will donate more baby stuff than you can cope with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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