Popular Post mjmooney Posted February 18, 2019 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 Good times. My daughter safely delivered her second (another girl) at 7.45 this morning, so I'm a happy grandpa again! No name yet. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 19, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted February 19, 2019 Bejaysus, she's gone all Irish and decided to call the baby Bridie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted February 19, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted February 19, 2019 6 hours ago, mjmooney said: Bri die. My god What did @BOF ever do to her??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 19, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, Tegis said: My god What did @BOF ever do to her??? As far as I'm aware, I still have no reason to be near this thread 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lapal_fan Posted May 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2019 Baby Lapalfan the second was born Wednesday night at 21.52. Weighing a whopping 9lbs 9oz! Everyone is all good. Wife was amazing. If there are any other pregnant parents to be out there, I recommend something recommended to us called "hypnobirthing". Sounds very hippy dippy, and some of it is, but it gives you the science of in labour, if you're panicked then your body releases adrenaline, which is completely counter productive when in labour as it tightens muscles up, supplying blood to arms and legs. We're after oxytocin which relaxes muscles, obviously something you want when contractions occur as it can speed things up. The results for us were night and day from my first boys birth, this one was almost enjoyable and gave us both a purpose, rather than me standing like a spare prick in the corner like I did for the first. If anyone is interested, let me know. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 hour ago, lapal_fan said: If there are any other pregnant parents to be out there, I recommend something recommended to us called "hypnobirthing". If anyone is interested, let me know. many many congrats! people without the kit and conviction to make kids are just rubbish, aren't they! re: hypnobirthing, a bit late for us unfortunately, but may have helped on our first when my missus ripped the gas n air tube out of the wall showering everyone with plaster and when she realised it had stopped working, threw it and shouted '**** you all'. other than that, yes, it was a great day 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 5, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 5, 2019 4 hours ago, chrisp65 said: re: hypnobirthing, a bit late for us unfortunately, but may have helped on our first when my missus ripped the gas n air tube out of the wall showering everyone with plaster and when she realised it had stopped working, threw it and shouted '**** you all'. Never cross a woman in labour. When we were having our first, Mrs M complained about what hard work it was, to which the midwife smiled patronisingly and said "That's why it's called 'labour', dearie". Response? "If it was called 'Conservative' I WOULDN'T **** ING DO IT!!!" That shut her up sharpish, I can tell you. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 8 hours ago, lapal_fan said: Baby Lapalfan the second was born Wednesday night at 21.52. Weighing a whopping 9lbs 9oz! Everyone is all good. Wife was amazing. If there are any other pregnant parents to be out there, I recommend something recommended to us called "hypnobirthing". Sounds very hippy dippy, and some of it is, but it gives you the science of in labour, if you're panicked then your body releases adrenaline, which is completely counter productive when in labour as it tightens muscles up, supplying blood to arms and legs. We're after oxytocin which relaxes muscles, obviously something you want when contractions occur as it can speed things up. The results for us were night and day from my first boys birth, this one was almost enjoyable and gave us both a purpose, rather than me standing like a spare prick in the corner like I did for the first. If anyone is interested, let me know. My pal and his wife had planned to do that for their first. Had however many classes across the last few months, they were loving it and looking forward to it all. Baby came 5 weeks early and she had her at home in the middle of the night. Little madam already calling the shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 My daughter was really quick with potty training. Done and dry overnight a little after 2 years old. My grandson I feared would never get it, but at the end of his first dry week and just curled one out stinking up my motorhome, but really pleased, understand there will be accidents along the way but seems to be there now. The moral is online they might say it will happen at certain points but a little under 3 for one and a little over 2 for another. There aren't any rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Back at work today after my 2 weeks paternity (I can hear the snickering of the Scandinavians!) - It's been a really enjoyable time. My wife and Jack (Baby's name) have both taken really well to breast feeding, something my first didn't unfortunately. We've been kinda lucky with midwife and healthcare worker visits, so we've managed to go to the Safari Park, Stourport and a couple of other bits and pieces. He's sleeping from 1am to 7am too, which is letting us get as much rest as we need. It's now half 10 and a lot has happened contractually to my site, meaning my job role is becoming more defined (see - shit loads more work). And I'm already stressed out! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paddywhack Posted May 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2019 On 20/11/2018 at 19:41, Paddywhack said: Gentlemen, where do I sign? My first will be ‘dropping’ as the kids say, in June. I’m flippin’ buzzin’. Make that May 20th. 3 weeks early and 1 week and counting in hospital for Mrs P, but my son Max is here and I’m absolutely besotted with him. Can’t believe the first game I’ll get to watch with him is the playoff final. I’ve got his little Villa kit ready, hopefully he’s a good luck charm. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 On 20/05/2019 at 10:38, lapal_fan said: Back at work today after my 2 weeks paternity (I can hear the snickering of the Scandinavians!) - It's been a really enjoyable time. My wife and Jack (Baby's name) have both taken really well to breast feeding, something my first didn't unfortunately. We've been kinda lucky with midwife and healthcare worker visits, so we've managed to go to the Safari Park, Stourport and a couple of other bits and pieces. He's sleeping from 1am to 7am too, which is letting us get as much rest as we need. It's now half 10 and a lot has happened contractually to my site, meaning my job role is becoming more defined (see - shit loads more work). And I'm already stressed out! I used to love being breast fed. I still do in fact. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hornso Posted July 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2019 So lucky and excited to have little Aston enter the world today. Mum was an absolute champ and the little guy has burrowed his way into our hearts instantly. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 2, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 2, 2019 On 18/02/2019 at 09:31, mjmooney said: Good times. My daughter safely delivered her second (another girl) at 7.45 this morning, so I'm a happy grandpa again! No name yet. There's no stopping them, now. Our other daughter is expecting her first in January. The grandparenting never stops. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mjmooney Posted January 7, 2020 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2020 On 02/07/2019 at 14:36, mjmooney said: There's no stopping them, now. Our other daughter is expecting her first in January. The grandparenting never stops. Baby Mia born at 12.30. We go again! 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AVFC_Hitz Posted January 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2020 The missus has just dropped into a long WhatsApp conversation a picture of a scan. Quite nonchalantly. I'm in Prague at the moment she's back in Sofia. Another Bulgarian/English hybrid on the way. Doubt I'll get away with naming him/her after a Villa player again but that's life. I might get drunk tonight. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 8, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted January 8, 2020 13 minutes ago, AVFC_Hitz said: The missus has just dropped into a long WhatsApp conversation a picture of a scan. Quite nonchalantly. I'm in Prague at the moment she's back in Sofia. Another Bulgarian/English hybrid on the way. Doubt I'll get away with naming him/her after a Villa player again but that's life. I might get drunk tonight. Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LondonLax Posted January 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2020 Londonlax jr arrived this morning! He’s all good and mum is well. Another Swedish/Aussie Villa fan in the world (our second, and last!). 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dom_Wren Posted March 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2020 I’ve only gone and done it. 3 months in. Baby and mum healthy. *gulp* 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjvilla Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just seen this thread for the first time!! Congratulations to all new mums and dads. I have 3 kids myself, a 6 year old, a 4 year old, and a 14 month old. So, life is always extremely hectic!! All 3 of my kids have been conpletely different in their upbringing. There are no wrongs or rights. We've always done whatever has worked. Kids are the best and never fail to make me laugh. Having said that, absolutely zero chance of me having anymore. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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