Never The Same Again.
Jason here again.
Ok. I am so stinking ready for Jake to come out and play. I am tired of always having to talk to him through multiple layers of tissue. Being the husband of a pregnant woman has brought to my attention some annoying tendencies in people. Most notably is when I tell someone I am ready for Jake to be born, they always respond with a quick, and might I add, unwarranted comment of reality. “Life will never be the same,” they quirk. “So I hear.” “Take advantage of these last few nights of sleep.” Emphatically I say, “I plan on it.” “No, I am serious.” To which I respond, “Me too.” Then they look at me with those eyes that say, “I can’t wait to see you crack under the pressure of child-rearing.”
I now call them "life will never be the same” people. They make the same comment when people get engaged.
Anyway, with modern technology, we are able to capture the image of our “in utero” children through ultrasound imaging. Still, I wonder what Jake will look like when he grows up. I have included a few options. What do
you think?
Jason
Maybe.
My best guess.
Possibly.
I doubt it.
Huh.
Nah.
posted by Holly O'Quinn @ 2:11 PM
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9 Comments:
Hilarious! Maybe a mix between Conan and....George W...just my guess. Kev and I had the same people around us when we were expecting. Go Home Boo Bags!! We are having the time of our lives with Natalie..and with each other, as we figure this parenting thing out together! There's nothing like this season in life, you'll love it:)
You know what, "they" are right. Life will never be the same. I think that's quite obvious! Why do "they" need to state the obvious??? Not really sure. I am not sure why "they" suggest sleeping now...it's not like you are able to store up your hours of sleep and tap into them at any given moment. Sleep now doesn't help you one bit when you are DYING for sleep during those first several weeks. Enjoy these days of eager anticipation and do your best to ignore "them" when "they" warn you about what's to come. Unfortunately, "they" don't stop with the advice. After Jake arrives it will be, "just wait until he starts..." It never ends.
We have a 7 week old and life isn't the same. We are so thankful for that blessing!!
Congrats again on your little blessing. Jake will be a cutie for sure!
Jaime (Bond) Sanderson
Seriously! I'm so glad Jason has decided to post on this type of thing because it's really irritating to me. I started to compose a blog with much of the same message (less humor of course), on my frustrations of these people. For one, I can't stand those who reflect negative light on things all of the time, and now on something that I'm truly excited about. It's not like I don't assume things will be difficult and extremely different. My freedoms will change in some sense, but they will be replaced with so many joys. Activities and routines will change and new ones will be developed, and I don't see what is so bad about that. Isn't that worth the lack of sleep? We have all been willing to lose sleep over something that really mattered. So why in the world would I EVER want to discount one of the most precious gifts the Lord could bless me with! Shouldn't they feel ashamed?! Sorry, I think this is partly hormones speaking...but can you blame me?
Right on! This is very frustrating but you have to learn to ignore them and know that life does not go downhill from here! It just gets better! And every once in a while make a subtle comment, in sarcasm of course, and that will let out some of your frustration. :) At least that is what I do.
I appreciate your support and advice towards the "life will never be the same naysayers." But, I really need some votes here on what Jake wil grow up to look like...
Jason
I vote for the mailman!
We one-upped our "never be the same" people. They were like "For the first few weeks, you won't sleep. Trust me..ha, I know."
Oooh - so cool.
Sam was a preemie and we didn't get any sleep for over 6 months. To us, that just meant more time with our little boy, who is so much better than sleep.
Stay tuned for phase 2 of negative morons...the ones who think babies cry ONLY to manipulate their parents. "Yep - he knows just how to work it. He really has you wrapped around his finger."
Your life will change forever - just like when you learned to walk and talk, learned to read, drive, and like when you got married.
Translation: Your life is about to get a lot better than you ever imagined. Better than you deserve. The worst day after your baby is born is still better than your best day before.
Baby's face: Conan O'Quinn. That would be awesome.
When people say that to me, i just loudly say (in my head) "BLAH, BLAH, BLAH!!!" They need to get over it... why do people feel the need to make having a baby seem so hard? You guys will do great!!! My vote is: Conan, but with a smaller head, for Holly's sake! :)
You are too much! Ok funny man, you are on a roll!
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