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LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 18 2009 10:10 AM

Was making calls with the LWBetterHalfer to schedule an exploratory appointment-- we're shopping for a baby doc-- with a fairly large (7-8 doctors, a passel of nurse practitioners and PAs, and a midwife) private practice. The Abrupt Young Woman on the phone asked LWBH when she was due, and LWBH said, "March." AYWOTP replies,"Oh, well, we're closed in March." It's got to be renovations (I'm guessing). But still... a multi-doctor practice? Closed-- not relocated-- for an entire month? In spring? [And, oh yeah-- I'm-a be a dad.]

metirish Aug 18 2009 10:26 AM

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Was making calls with the LWBetterHalfer to schedule an exploratory appointment-- we're shopping for a baby doc-- with a fairly large (7-8 doctors, a passel of nurse practitioners and PAs, and a midwife) private practice. The Abrupt Young Woman on the phone asked LWBH when she was due, and LWBH said, "March." AYWOTP replies,"Oh, well, we're closed in March." It's got to be renovations (I'm guessing). But still... a multi-doctor practice? Closed-- not relocated-- for an entire month? In spring? [And, oh yeah-- I'm-a be a dad.] Huge congrats to you both , what area are you wanting the doctors practice to , location wise I mean.

A Boy Named Seo Aug 18 2009 10:27 AM

[And, oh yeah-- I'm-a be a dad.] Size 9 font? OK. Congrats, man. Very best to you and LWBH, and finding a doc that ain't closed for a month.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 18 2009 10:44 AM

metirish wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Was making calls with the LWBetterHalfer to schedule an exploratory appointment-- we're shopping for a baby doc-- with a fairly large (7-8 doctors, a passel of nurse practitioners and PAs, and a midwife) private practice. The Abrupt Young Woman on the phone asked LWBH when she was due, and LWBH said, "March." AYWOTP replies,"Oh, well, we're closed in March." It's got to be renovations (I'm guessing). But still... a multi-doctor practice? Closed-- not relocated-- for an entire month? In spring? [And, oh yeah-- I'm-a be a dad.] AWESOME!!!!! Warmest congrats! Huge congrats to you both , what area are you wanting the doctors practice to , location wise I mean.

Rockin' Doc Aug 18 2009 10:51 AM

Congratulations on the future progeny. Your life will never be the same asgain, It will be more hectic, more intense and ultimately much richer.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 18 2009 11:11 AM

Thanks for the wishes-- it's especially gratifying since things ended badly with our first attempt (earlier this year). When I step back and think about it, it's so mundane (hence the little font). But yeah... world-shifting, no doubt. We're just nine weeks in, and I find myself staring a little too long at babies-relating-to-parents on the subway (a habit I've really got to work on-- I don't have enough money for diapers AND legal fees at present). We're planning on going the surprise-gender route, at least partly since our families both tend to blue-and-pink the hell out of new arrivals, and we'd rather not put gender-role pressure on the baby-- it could easily dent the head. I'm rooting for us to use "Proof" as a placeholder rather than "it"-- as in "proof my junk works."

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 18 2009 12:02 PM

That's the way to do it, man. We went the whole mystery-gender route and got tons of mint green teddy bears.

Edgy MD Aug 18 2009 12:06 PM

I still don't know what gender that kid is, to be honest. OH!

Benjamin Grimm Aug 18 2009 12:09 PM

For both of our kids, we had them tell us the gender. A pregnancy is a long haul, and finding out midway whether it's a boy or a girl gave us a new surge of excitement that helped get us through the second half. Also, it was nice to be able to start referring to the baby by its actual name, rather than its fetal name. (For our first child, the fetal name was, for some reason unrelated to Seinfeld, "Newman." My daughter's fetal name was "Benny Agbayani.")

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 18 2009 12:11 PM

Edgy DC wrote: I still don't know what gender that kid is, to be honest. OH! I got your gender... RIGHT HERE

themetfairy Aug 18 2009 12:18 PM

Mazel Tov LWFS! That's wonderful news :) And yeah, nothing changes your life as much as parenthood does! I always wanted to know the gender in advance. Patience is not my strong suit. Plus it helped ease the blow with my second and third kids for my daughter to know early on that she wasn't going to get the sister she wanted. We always had in utero names for the kids while we were fighting over real names. MK's in utero name was 41 (that was around the time of the Seinfeld episode where George wanted to name a child 7).

Farmer Ted Aug 18 2009 01:14 PM

Beware the puffy hand. Mrs. Ted didn't want to know if boy/girl. I HAD to know so I swore to secrecy. So we got a ton of green/yellow/white stuff from family and friends while I had a secret stash o'pink clothes in my work closet. Congrats and enjoy.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 18 2009 01:20 PM

For reals, though, peoples-- who closes down a multi-partner obstetrics office for a month that isn't August? (Merged from Obstetrics in March, 8/19/2009)

metirish Aug 18 2009 01:24 PM

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: For reals, though, peoples-- who closes down a multi-partner obstetrics office for a month that isn't August? An office that you and "her indoors" want nothing to do with... (Merged from Obstetrics in March, 8/19/2009)

Edgy MD Aug 18 2009 02:03 PM

Congrats to daddy and mom.

Gwreck Aug 18 2009 02:09 PM

Congrats!

themetfairy Aug 18 2009 02:46 PM

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: For reals, though, peoples-- who closes down a multi-partner obstetrics office for a month that isn't August? I have never heard of such a thing. Even small practices find coverage for their patients when the doctors plan on going away. (Merged from Obstetrics in March, 8/19/2009)

metsmarathon Aug 18 2009 03:06 PM

congratulations! the cranepool progeny pool deepens! we're currently referring to our littl'un as "mango;" last week it was "spaghetti squash." tomorrow we find out what the latest farmstand equivalent is for the little tyke - the email comes on wednesdays.

Fman99 Aug 18 2009 03:53 PM

Mazel tov my friend! I'd vote against the "surprise gender" and in favor of a known one. But that's just me. Advice, from a guy with little kids. Do these things now before you're a father, and the opportunities to do them disappear for several years. 1. Go to the movies, if that's your thing. 2. Take a romantic getaway somewhere with your LWBH.

Fman99 Aug 18 2009 03:56 PM

Farmer Ted wrote: I had a secret stash o'pink clothes in my work closet. This phrase is funnier taken out of context.

Frayed Knot Aug 18 2009 04:07 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Feb 22 2010 07:29 PM

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: For reals, though, peoples-- who closes down a multi-partner obstetrics office for a month that isn't August? If they're going to close down an obstetrics office in March they really need to do a better job at informing potential patients in advance of their 'no sex in June' policy.

soupcan Aug 18 2009 07:42 PM

'Cletus The Fetus' was a favorite of ours. Life as you know it is coming to a rapid end. Congratulations...sucker.

metirish Aug 18 2009 08:29 PM

Better get used to the idea of spending your weekends and money at Babies R Us....what a nightmare that place is....

Centerfield Aug 19 2009 11:26 AM

Congrats. Sleep now.

Kong76 Aug 21 2009 07:17 PM

JCL: I got your gender... RIGHT HERE <<< He out mans half the forum.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 26 2009 04:58 PM

First sonogram today. He/she/it crossed his/her/its legs while we were watching. None of youse jerks told me I was going to cry.

metirish Aug 26 2009 05:21 PM

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: First sonogram today. He/she/it crossed his/her/its legs while we were watching. None of youse jerks told me I was going to cry. It is amazing isn't it? If you can try and get the 3D thingy when he/she is bigger...

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 26 2009 06:30 PM

metirish wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: First sonogram today. He/she/it crossed his/her/its legs while we were watching. None of youse jerks told me I was going to cry. It is amazing isn't it? If you can try and get the 3D thingy when he/she is bigger... Thinking about it. Having seen the samples, though... thems is some creepy images.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Oct 15 2009 10:31 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

19 weeks and all's well. Caught second sonogram a few weeks back... and the little brine shrimp's got a face now. Picture coming soon's I can get this scanner to cooperate. Discussion of the day: to flu-shot or not to flu-shot-- H1N1 AND seasonal. (I'm for, she's leaning against... although I suspect it's partly because of the big-ass needle.)

Fman99 Oct 15 2009 12:32 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose) Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Oct 15 2009 12:34 PM

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: 19 weeks and all's well. Caught second sonogram a few weeks back... and the little brine shrimp's got a face now. Picture coming soon's I can get this scanner to cooperate. Discussion of the day: to flu-shot or not to flu-shot-- H1N1 AND seasonal. (I'm for, she's leaning against... although I suspect it's partly because of the big-ass needle.) Funny, we also used the brine shrimp metaphor at some point. Did Joe/Jo Embryo show you his/her cards, gender-style?

metirish Oct 15 2009 12:33 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

You both should get it... pregnant women are near the top of the list of those that should get both. http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/pregnant_qa.htm

Rockin' Doc Oct 15 2009 06:32 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

I'm on our local County Board of Health and pregnant women are at the top of the priority list for receiving the H1N1 vaccine. The can only receive the "dead virus" by injection, not the "live virus" by nasal inhalation. Children under the age of 2 are second on the priority list for innoculation. Your wife really should discuss the H1N1 innoculation with her physician and give serious consideration to having the shot for the welfare of both she and the future little LWYP.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Oct 16 2009 10:16 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Have kept up with the CDC advisements, too, and they all sound exactly like your advice, Doc (the death rates for those pregnant women who've contracted swine flu are kind of staggering). Gracias... we saw her Ob/Gyn yesterday, and LWBH ended up going for the seasonal shot right there (their H1N1 supply isn't in just yet). No Kings or Queens showing yet, Fman. The self-appointed psychics in my family are all thinking outward-facing genitalia.

metirish Oct 16 2009 10:25 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

When my wife was preggers we had some family friends of hers visit from Puerto Rico and these older women swore that she was having a girl...they could tell this by rubbing her belly....everyone over there was convinced it was a girl....funny stuff

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 04 2010 07:46 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

The day started with LWBH went in for a routine checkup-- among the weekly/biweekly jobbers over the last two months of the gestatin'-- and ended up with our doctor having heard a "deceleration" in the heartbeat, issuing immediate orders for LWBH to get herself to Downtown for ultrasound/two hours of fetal-heart-rate monitoring... and possible inducement. (Also, since we don't even have a carseat yet, it spurred the least convincing "It'll be all right" speech I've ever given upon hearing the news.) Anyway, Doc Sturdivant needs to get her young-ass ears checked and settle the f*ck down, as it was a false alarm. Shower's Saturday. Someone needs to get us the damn carseat.

themetfairy Feb 04 2010 07:49 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Glad to hear that it was just a false alarm. Get some rest so you can haul home all those gifts on Saturday!

metirish Feb 04 2010 07:52 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Glad to hear all is good......scared me there for a minute.......get the car seat yourself and get a good one.....not saying your mates are cheat but you don't want a cheap one...

Fman99 Feb 04 2010 08:25 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: The day started with LWBH went in for a routine checkup-- among the weekly/biweekly jobbers over the last two months of the gestatin'-- and ended up with our doctor having heard a "deceleration" in the heartbeat, issuing immediate orders for LWBH to get herself to Downtown for ultrasound/two hours of fetal-heart-rate monitoring... and possible inducement. (Also, since we don't even have a carseat yet, it spurred the least convincing "It'll be all right" speech I've ever given upon hearing the news.) Anyway, Doc Sturdivant needs to get her young-ass ears checked and settle the f*ck down, as it was a false alarm. Shower's Saturday. Someone needs to get us the damn carseat. March 24th, 2005. A day that started much like your day did. My wife went in for her weekly checkup, 36 1/3 weeks pregnant, on a Thursday at the near end of a week that she had felt "not so hot" for much of it. I, clueless as usual, go from work to the gym and am exercising away, cell phone in my locker, in Rome (50 miles from home). The wife's doctor, an ace whom we both trust in fully, makes a comparable determination to what you heard today. The baby's heart rate is elevated and my wife is, to her own surprise, having contractions. Not that you or she would know one from a snake bite if it's your first pregnancy. It's go time, the doc tells her. It's 4:30 PM. Call your husband and have him meet us at the hospital, you're going to be a parent today. Well, too bad for Fwife that her husband is a dizzy fuck with a phone in his locker. Finish my workout only to find that there are three messages on it. Not good. My wife never calls me on that phone. "It's go time! But run to the house and get my overnight bag." Oh, all right. Sure, no problem. Drive home, get the bag. Take out the trash, too, just because it was that night of the week and I'm a mental patient. Then, shoot downtown to the hospital. She calls me again. It's now 7 PM. She tells me that if I'm not in the room by 7:15 they go into the operating room without me. Luckily, by this time I am in the hospital elevator. We go into the OR at 7:10 and Fboy is birthed at 7:40 PM. Two hours after I get the call. A crazy day, to be sure. The moral? KEEP YOUR PHONE ON YOUR PERSON. And, yeah, get a carseat. We didn't have one yet at that point but Fboy did a week in the NICU and it gave us time to get our ducks in a row.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Feb 04 2010 08:31 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

We had the carseat, but didn't have the car. We picked that up on the way to the hospital (true story -- Lunchwifey had a surprise water break on the same day we were to have done the vehicle-cash exchange... so we moved it up a few hours.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 05 2010 12:14 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

We did the baby-registry thing-- BuyBuyBaby. Nobody's gone for the carseat-- a sweet convertible in chocolate brown-- yet. Honestly, though, the most trying thing about today was trying to talk nervous in-laws down from the ledge (20 incoming phonecalls in 2 hours at the hospital... 15 of which came after the "false alarm" notification to everyone). I'm thinking about going need-to-know basis with LWBH's well-meaning sister, who is a gigantic raw nerve on legs... with a bossy streak, no less. Fman: Always bring a hoody with me in the gym. Extra pockets.

themetfairy Feb 05 2010 06:16 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Been there, done that. You have to understand that Ob-Gyn's are absolutely paranoid about lawsuits, so they're going to play things extra cautiously if there's any indication that anything at all could possibly be amiss. And I went through the same thing with my parents. I had a miscarriage scare with one of my pregnancies, and the doctor told me that I had to get some rest for a few days. Except I couldn't rest because my mother kept waking me up with phone calls. Your instinct about informing the grandparents=and-aunt-to-be on a need to know basis is a good one.

Rockin' Doc Feb 05 2010 08:33 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

I'm glad to hear all is well and it was just a false alarm. I can only imagine what a nerveracking experience it was for your family to have such a scare at this late date. The wife and I delayed starting our family for several years after our marriage since I was still in grad school and we could scarcely afford to feed ourselves, let alone a child. By the time I had graduated and got settled into my job and bought our first house we were closing in on our 6th anniversary. By then, my wife's parents were providing not so subtle hints that they were growing impatient waiting for their first grandchild. A small, child-sized maple rocking chair delivered as a house warming gift made their desires quite clear. Shortly after settling into our new home, we learned that were expecting our first child. We excitedly shared our joy with our parents and families living out of state. Unfortunately, my wife had a miscarriage a few weeks later. We called and informed our families of the sad news. They were obviously disappointed and concerned about us, but my father-in-law was positively crushed and it broke my heart for him to be so disappointed. A few months later, Mrs. Doc was once again pregnant. We decided that this time we would not share the news with anyone until we knew the likelihood of another miscarriage was greatly diminished. I think she was in her 4th or 5th month before we informed our families of our impending addition. Luckily, all went well and our son was born shortly before our 7th anniversary. We took the same "tell them when we must" approach leading up to the birth of our daughter 2 years later. I wish LWFS and his wife the best of health for all involved going forward in this process. There is no greater joy in life than when you hold your newborn child in your arms for the first time.

Centerfield Feb 05 2010 11:06 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Glad to hear it was a false alarm. It really is incredible how much your life changes when you start going into this "parenting" thing. But it is far and away the best and most rewarding thing I have ever done. Everything Doc says is correct except for the last line. The better feeling comes 2 years later when you can sleep through the night again. How I yearn for that.

themetfairy Feb 05 2010 11:27 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Two years? We were able to manage that at about three or four months, thank goodness!

Fman99 Feb 05 2010 12:36 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Centerfield wrote: Glad to hear it was a false alarm. It really is incredible how much your life changes when you start going into this "parenting" thing. But it is far and away the best and most rewarding thing I have ever done. Everything Doc says is correct except for the last line. The better feeling comes 2 years later when you can sleep through the night again. How I yearn for that. Amen, brother. My daugher is Harvey Two Face; angel by day, demon by night. Age 2 1/2 with no signs of relief on the horizon.

Edgy MD Feb 06 2010 08:49 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

How'd the shower go?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 07 2010 09:23 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Got to the restaurant-- Spanish Tavern in Union, NJ-- after most of the guests, thanks to traffic. Got in, dropped off the better half... and realized that the other guys there had been sat down already... in corners. Got nervous. Promptly got cajoled into staying by my mom and a few of the other elders (including a well-meaning, sorta-batshit aunt who, since she randomly skips family holiday parties, "never sees me anymore," and brought a used clock radio/CD player for me because she heard I "have an office now"). Suppressed cussing inside my head, and put on a happy face. After a few sangrias, though, the pain ebbed. And my mom-- who planned it-- went light on the cutesy games, thankfully, so we got off lucky there. Got a lot of booty, as well. A LOT (leader in the clubhouse is the Beaba Babycook-- a 4-in-1 boil/steam/puree/reheat thing in fetching Euro green and orange). In a bit of an upset, just one Metsian gift item (a hooded towel) was received. I think the folks figured that we'd take care of that ourselves. All in all, a nice, pleasant bait-and-switch. And with a haul so nice-- have I mentioned the gifts?-- I'm thinking about having a faux-kid or two just for the showers.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Feb 07 2010 09:34 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

I've eaten about 40 pounds of paella at the Spanish Tavern in Newark.

themetfairy Feb 08 2010 05:36 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Glad to hear that a good time was had by all (sangria makes for good times ). Did you get that car seat?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 08 2010 08:46 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

No car seat. But we got out to Buy Buy Baby yesterday morning before the guac, etc.-- we have our eye on a standard Graco carseat and mean-looking Uppababy jog-thing (it's pretty-- whether it's the Jaguar of strollers or the BMW x5... well, research will tell). We also toured Downtown finally. Nice, small facilities (as all our offsite research had implied); even a "tub room" for those using a midwife. One problem we noticed-- no real waiting area on/near the maternity center. Where did the Lunchie-folk (and anyone else who's ever delivered/had an inpatient procedure there) wait, I wonder? I'm thinking we might have to decamp my sizable extended family/any bored/unemployed friends down the street at a bar/restaurant.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Feb 08 2010 08:58 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

We didn't really have a waiting issue, since it was only me and her until the next day. I guess my advice would be to do the bar/restaurant thing. Is it Beekman's on the block there? I forget the name of the place.

Edgy MD Feb 08 2010 09:04 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: we have our eye on a standard Graco carseat and mean-looking Uppababy jog-thing (it's pretty-- whether it's the Jaguar of strollers or the BMW x5... well, research will tell). Which Graco model seat are you going for? What are the plusses and minuses? I'm assigned to pick one out for a friend and I'm lost in the sea of American variety. LOST!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 08 2010 09:44 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose) Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Feb 08 2010 08:39 PM

Standard Snugride or Snugride 32, most likely in a sporty Bombay or zippy Zurich color pattern. Good padding, and good neck and side-impact support, according to reviews and informal surveys with passing moms in the store, and confirmed via independent, strenuously-scientific LWFS Labs slapping-it-around-when-the-salesman-wasn't-looking testing. The convertible ones-- that go from rearfacing-infant-seat to frontfacing-seat-for-thing-that-giggles-when-I-say-"poop"-- are tempting, though. And when I say "tempting," I mean, "I'm cheaper than a Scots prostitute." But then, you're asking the guy who had a full 10-minute conversation with a co-worker about a "boppy" while thinking she was talking about our bottle-warmer.

Fman99 Feb 08 2010 10:03 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: After a few sangrias, though, the pain ebbed. And my mom-- who planned it-- went light on the cutesy games, thankfully, so we got off lucky there. Got a lot of booty, as well. A LOT (leader in the clubhouse is the Beaba Babycook-- a 4-in-1 boil/steam/puree/reheat thing in fetching Euro green and orange). In a bit of an upset, just one Metsian gift item (a hooded towel) was received. I think the folks figured that we'd take care of that ourselves. Those first few months are tough - try to resist the urge to cook and then eat your young until you've gotten to know them a bit, OK?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 08 2010 10:06 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Fman99 wrote: Those first few months are tough - try to resist the urge to cook and then eat your young until you've gotten to know them a bit, OK? Fine, Judgy McJudgerson. But they're never going to be that sweet, sweet newborn-tender again. John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I've eaten about 40 pounds of paella at the Spanish Tavern in Newark. Spain and Iberia know how to saff their fron, too.

metsmarathon Feb 08 2010 06:38 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Standard Snugride or Snugride 32, most likely in a sporty Bombay or zippy Zurich color pattern. Good padding, and good neck and side-impact support, according to reviews and informal surveys with passing moms in the store, and confirmed via independent, strenuously-scientific LWFS Labs slapping-it-around-when-the-salesman-wasn't-looking testing. The convertible ones-- that go from rearfacing-infant-seat to frontfacing-seat-for-thing-that-giggles-when-I-say-"poop"-- are tempting, though. And when I say "tempting," I mean, "I'm cheaper than a Scots prostitute." But then, you're asking the guy who had a full 10-minute conversation with a co-worker about a "boppy" while thinking she was talking about our bottle-warmer. we went for the graco quattro tour travel system, in snazzy deco, which utilizes the snugride 32 base: http://www.gracobaby.com/Catalog/Pages/ ... 9||1#/1652 it also matches our play yard

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 09 2010 10:25 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

That seems highly workable. As of yesterday, though, her employer had offered LWBH a luxe stroller as a maternity gift (to make up for her lack of actual fully-paid maternity leave, maybe?), though. Hence, our strongly considering this guy, which works with the Greco given an inexpensive adapter: Easily collapsible aircraft-hull aluminum, pop-and-release back wheels, and workable up through 60 pounds (the toddler seat and bassinet switch out). Plus, I'm pretty sure it can take a direct cruise-missile hit and keep on rolling. Her employers treat her poorly, so we're inclined to accept the gift pretty guiltlessly.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 13 2010 08:21 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Received the Graco seat today. LWBH was surprised, then confused. Then grateful. As I am. Very. I'm kind of at a loss for words.

themetfairy Feb 13 2010 08:28 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

We just want all the best for the LWBKid. Best of luck with everything :)

metirish Feb 13 2010 08:32 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

With the weather the way it's been I was wondering if you would ever get it, firstly I want to give props to Edgy & his wife for setting this thing going and doing the heavy lifting Glad you like it LWFS and yeah I can picture the conversation where you explained us to your missus.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 13 2010 08:50 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

We think it got in yesterday-- my downstairs neighbor apparently claimed it by mistake (she just popped a lil' pooper out herself, and has been ordering a bunch of stuff via Wal-Mart and Target online). Like I just wrote Edge, BetterHalfer couldn't stop smiling once she processed it. (Not even through a mid-morning burping fit. A little bit cute, a little bit creepy. :)) And oh, yeah-- the belly has started dropping.

Kong76 Feb 13 2010 09:42 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Nice, all the best to you and your family.

Edgy MD Feb 14 2010 01:04 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

As the gift came from neither of those stores, and was clearly addressed to LWFS and LWBH by name, my wife says she is a selfish witch. Unless of course you're friends with her, in which case she's merely confused in the early days of motherhood. How cute. Seriously, we hope the LWYP enjoys the Cadillac.

themetfairy Feb 14 2010 06:25 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Edgy DC wrote: Unless of course you're friends with her, in which case she's merely confused in the early days of motherhood. How cute. Trust me - in the first days of having a newborn around, that is entirely possible!

Fman99 Feb 20 2010 07:36 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Where is this kid?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 20 2010 10:48 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Due March 8. Rearing to pop earlier, mebbe.

themetfairy Feb 21 2010 08:49 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

38 weeks - full term! Be ready. Be very ready....

seawolf17 Feb 22 2010 07:13 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

March 8, as a birthday, kicks ass. Tell LWBH to hang in there.

metirish Feb 22 2010 07:22 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Conceived during a tough spell for the Mets. July was not a good month for them, but a good one for LWFS

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 01 2010 11:07 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

June, I think, yes? (I remember paying close attention to standings during my cousin's wedding weekend, and, well... that was it, we think.) So, yeah, we've got a week to go.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 04 2010 10:55 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Watched "The Hurt Locker" with LWBH before going to bed last night. Now, for some reason, I keep imagining that she's ticking. 4 days.

metirish Mar 04 2010 11:04 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

It's an amazing time , tension, anxiety , excitment..... Any plans to induce if the baby decides not to cooperate?

Fman99 Mar 04 2010 11:10 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Watched "The Hurt Locker" with LWBH before going to bed last night. Now, for some reason, I keep imagining that she's ticking. 4 days. A metaphor more apt than you can possibly realize.

Valadius Mar 08 2010 05:58 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Today's the big day, yeah?

metirish Mar 08 2010 08:15 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Valadius wrote: Today's the big day, yeah? It's just a date though, when I was home in Ireland for Xmas 05/06 my sister Mary was due on December 29th but they ended up inducing on Jan. 10th , by which time I was gone.

themetfairy Mar 08 2010 08:43 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

I never gave birth anywhere near my due dates. The closest was my older son, who was ten days late. My daughter was premature (5 weeks early) and MK was three weeks early.

Benjamin Grimm Mar 08 2010 09:25 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

I've done well in office baby pools by picking a date two weeks after the due date whenever it's a first-time mother. My first-born came six days late, but that was a C-section. There were never any signs of labor; he had to be removed because he was getting too big for a safe delivery.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 08 2010 10:05 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

No nuffin, muffin. If this takes two weeks, I'm taking the cost of the Pitossin/bedrest and my antianxiety medication* out of LWYP's college fund. Snooze and lose, little man/woman. *Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select. Or maybe a little Laphroaig 15.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 09 2010 10:24 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

On into the second day of sudden-birth OT, with nary a twitch.

themetfairy Mar 10 2010 05:58 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Enjoy this time, while you have it. Go to a movie. Go out to dinner. Take a walk in the nice weather if the mom-to-be is up for it. Because once the baby arrives, life as you know it will be changed forever.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 10 2010 01:10 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

We've been doing 1-2 movies a night. Tonight-- since she's getting that weird labor-runup burst of energy-- we're hitting the Apollo for Amateur Night (weirdly, neither one of us has ever seen it; I say "weirdly" because we're both native-born New Yorkers and enjoy yelling at people who are on a stage).

metirish Mar 10 2010 01:23 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Could you kindly refrain from posting in here until you actually have real news , like you two are headed to the hospital instead of The Apollo would be nice. Kidding of course , hang in there

themetfairy Mar 10 2010 03:43 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

That sounds like fun - enjoy!

metirish Mar 11 2010 05:22 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

ESPN is reporting that LWBetterHalfer has given birth , 6 lb.1 oz..

themetfairy Mar 11 2010 05:23 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Mazel Tov to the LWFS family!

A Boy Named Seo Mar 11 2010 05:57 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

metirish wrote: ESPN is reporting that LWBetterHalfer has given birth , 6 lb.1 oz.. Awesome news. Was sure it was gonna be another post from him about a night out at Benihanna's or the Improv or something. Heartiest congrats, LWFFamily!

Edgy MD Mar 11 2010 06:07 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Well played.

Fman99 Mar 11 2010 06:27 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Sweet.

Kong76 Mar 11 2010 06:49 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Best to you and family!!

Valadius Mar 11 2010 07:23 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Mazel Tov!

cooby Mar 11 2010 07:31 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Congratulations to you and Better Halfer!

seawolf17 Mar 11 2010 08:04 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Awesome. Congrats.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 11 2010 08:27 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Go YoungerPooper!

Edgy MD Mar 11 2010 08:55 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Great seven-month thread everybody.

MFS62 Mar 11 2010 09:22 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

The best of everything all around. Later

metsmarathon Mar 11 2010 10:09 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

aw, minimm is no longer the youngest... congrats, and enjoy that sweet sweet newborn smell!

themetfairy Mar 12 2010 06:17 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

You're looking at this the wrong way - minimm now has a date for the prom!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 12 2010 06:22 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Home picking up stuff. The name's Artemis Rose, and she's small, but active-- one of the more active newborns I've ever seen, actually. Right out of the box, she came c'rect with more kicks, thrown elbows and spread-eagles than a JoseJoseJose handshake. Then, after dinner, she calmed down considerably. Huge, dark eyes on this one (there's some pics over at the FB page), and big, downy cheeks. She's like an adorable, jowly shark. Back to the hospital now with soup and tea. LWBH is recovering from a long, fast-moving day, while Artie's* busy looking loverly and charming the crap out of the nursing staff. Every time I look at her, my heart feels like it's going to explode. I can't imagine how LWBestestMother feels. Also, no offense miniMM, but she's not dating 'til she's Social-Security eligible. *Or is it "Arty?" Still haven't decided on that.

Benjamin Grimm Mar 12 2010 06:38 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Congratulations! But... I thought you were going to name her "Ethel."

TransMonk Mar 12 2010 07:10 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Awesome news...congrats!

Edgy MD Mar 12 2010 07:30 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper (Split from Thread w/o a Purpose)

Artemis Rose O, Artemis Rose Littlest of fingers Tiniest of toes They said 'Meet your daughter See how she glows!' They asked what we'll call her I said 'Artemis Rose'

Centerfield Mar 12 2010 07:40 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

Ed Price of AOL Fanhouse confirming that this is, in fact, a done deal. AR joins the LeiterWagners on an 18 year deal with unlimited player options afterwards. Full no-trade clause. Terms of compensation are undisclosed, but AR's agent Bean Stringfellow was said to be seeking "MiniWolfette money". Good signing by the LW's in my opinion. Congrats.

Gwreck Mar 12 2010 10:15 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

Congrats! All the best to you and LWBH.

G-Fafif Mar 12 2010 06:16 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

Best news all Spring Training. Congratulations.

DocTee Mar 13 2010 08:13 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

Congratulations! As the father of two daughters, I can tell you that you are in for a treat. They are the absolute best! Best of luck to you all

batmagadanleadoff Mar 14 2010 11:31 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

Today's anagram is: Cab! A new born girl abounds. Natty!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 14 2010 07:43 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

Artemis Rose? A sire-me sort! Home now. Thank you for your support.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 04 2010 02:53 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

So, she seems past the colic for the most part, and is getting more stimulus-reactive by the day. But she's also proving quite the insomniac, post-late night feeding. What to do in the interim? Well, I've started a little iPod Shuffle Hour, in which I plop the LWYP in her Boppy and play iTune roulette, charting her reactions for future reference... or, really, because it's late, and it's mildly amusing. The results of last night's initial session: This Land is Your Land (Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings)-- The only chosen selection, she seemed to dig it. Two smiles, both concurrent with trumpet blares. Some pursing of lips, as if calling for the bottle. Stiffening and light kicking of legs. Allison (Elvis Costello)-- Nothing but a blank stare, and some rolling. For four minutes. Unfortunate. Nanny Wine (Byron Lee)-- There was some startled eye-opening, face-scrunching, and some light screaming. We shan't be listening to Mommy's soca again anytime soon. I Know What Boys Like (The Waitresses)-- Cooing. Smiling and ostensibly-happy shaking of balled fists. Even some apparent giggling, when Dad sang along. I am only slightly disturbed that a song about manipulating men turned out to be her early favorite. Cactus (The Pixies)-- Some smiling and happy shaking. She seemed to enjoy the vocal imitations of guitar wah-wah the most. The Spoiler (Eddie Purrell)-- A Stax bumper/minor hit from the mid-60s. Considering how much she liked the Dap-Kings, she was curiously impassive. More dead-eyed than a mail-order bride during Sex Night, in fact. Against All Odds (The Postal Service)-- Stretching legs. Lip pursing. Furrowed brow, as if to say, "Someone made an electronic-pop cover of this?" 7 (Prince)-- Some stiff kicking. Some yawning. Some bored yelps. Some pretty significant hints that it's bedtime for Artie. WINNERS: The Waitresses, The Pixies, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings LOSERS: Terrible coked-up-sounding soca, Stax chestnuts

The Second Spitter Jun 20 2010 09:32 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

She has my Aunt's first name and my sister's middle name. Belated congrats.

Edgy MD Jun 21 2010 05:27 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: The Spoiler (Eddie Purrell)-- A Stax bumper/minor hit from the mid-60s. Considering how much she liked the Dap-Kings, she was curiously impassive. More dead-eyed than a mail-order bride during Sex Night, in fact. A somewhat disquieting anology to read from someone writing about his infant daughter.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 07 2010 01:13 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

The Spoiler (Eddie Purrell)-- A Stax bumper/minor hit from the mid-60s. Considering how much she liked the Dap-Kings, she was curiously impassive. More dead-eyed than a mail-order bride during Sex Night, in fact. A somewhat disquieting anology to read from someone writing about his infant daughter. Yeah, I've got a lot of stuff to work out. Sweat helps. http://www.flickr.com/photos/slgc/4770703007/

TransMonk Jul 07 2010 01:19 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

Very nice!

Edgy MD Jul 07 2010 01:20 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

Wowie kapowie.

themetfairy Jul 07 2010 01:39 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

And I got to hold the little cutie pie :)

The Second Spitter Jul 07 2010 11:10 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

I like the other photo more -- great shot of an infant's innocence -- something which I'm sure will evaporate as soon as she begins to comprehend her father's cynicism. (Btw, LWYP not only has a Greek name, but she looks Greek too).

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 08 2010 10:05 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

The Second Spitter wrote: I like the other photo more -- great shot of an infant's innocence -- something which I'm sure will evaporate as soon as she begins to comprehend her father's cynicism. (Btw, LWYP not only has a Greek name, but she looks Greek too). That cynicism is slackening some. Experiencing enough first-time-trying-fruit or first-time-hearing-the-Stones moments will do that, I guess. Also, she's not Greek, but she does contain a veritable chorus of ethnicities-- Salvadoran-Filipino-German (it's a shame LWBH isn't, like, part Senegalese or Kenyan, 'cause then we'd have the full immunity cocktail). We've been very, very, very lucky.

Zvon Jul 08 2010 12:19 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

Adorable LWFS, totally adorable. :)

Zvon Jul 08 2010 12:23 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

And the babies kinda cute too

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 08 2010 12:25 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

Great shots.

themetfairy Jul 08 2010 12:27 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

Thanks Lunchie. Artie was a great subject :)

Fman99 Jul 08 2010 01:32 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

Wow. What a beautiful child you have sir.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 08 2010 03:07 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

Out of 15 or so babies of or approximately her age that we've met since she was born, she's been hands-down cuter than all but maybe one*. Objectively speaking, of course. *Who basically looked like her, but with a towhead, ridiculously blue eyes, and a tan-- I swear to Jebus, this kid was genetically engineered for baby-food jars of the future. There was a small infant who looked like black buddha who I liked, too-- LWBH and I called that one a tie.

The Second Spitter Jul 09 2010 11:04 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: We've been very, very, very lucky. Na sou zisi!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Nov 28 2010 09:12 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

First steps at 8 months, 2 weeks. She's been standing with aid for months, and walking with aid for 6-7 weeks, but... Jaysis. I'm one part proud, two parts terrified. Maybe 1:3, actually. That said, there's no turning back the clock... working on video evidence.

Kong76 Nov 28 2010 09:22 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

"Batten down the hatches!" "I did batten them down!" "Well, batten them down again! We'll teach those hatches!"

metirish Nov 28 2010 09:35 AM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

Good times are ahead .....enjoy

seawolf17 Nov 28 2010 12:17 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

By "good times are ahead," Irish means "keep your iPhone away from Artemis and the potty."

themetfairy Nov 28 2010 12:37 PM Re: LeiterWagnerYoungerPooper --- Artemis Rose

WTG Artie! Now your life gets VERY interesting, though (I mean this in both the good way and the bad way ).