I... I don't know what to do with my hands...

[TexasAggie06]

So I took my father in law shooting for his first time in 15+ years, he's a former Marine and definitely didn't forget how to shoot. The cast 9mm and .308 Boolits performed very well, identified some flaws in some test powdercoats, good times had by all.

I got home, took my guns to the shop for inspections and a quick cleaning, then my wife walks in, and she never bugs me while I'm in the shop. She just looks at me and says "S..t just got real" and handed me a positive pregnancy test.

No one knows me here and I can't tell my family until her first appointment, so I think I'm safe, I just had to tell someone. This is our first, and she literally got off the pill two weeks ago, so I'm just shocked it happened so quick.

[Yodogsandman]

Congratulations.....DAD!

[Ural Driver]

.......it wasn't your hands that got ya into this one............congratulations!
Hope for twins, it gets all the drama done in one fell swoop........[smilie=p:

[tigweldit]

Way to go stud! Wife is right, s**t just got very real. Congratulations.

[TexasAggie06]

And we are going to South Africa in two weeks for vacation, guess she won't be enjoying as much of the local vino.

[BUCKEYE BANDIT]

She will be eating for two,and you'll be casting for two.Better get moving now and get a head start!!:holysheep

[country gent]

Things just didnt get real they got wonderful. Your going to have Gods greatest blessing soon. Children will open your eyes to many things and also bring out a whole new you. Congradulations and may it be a easy journey into Fatherhood.

[Handloader109]

Ha! It's real now! Took us 10 years of trying to have our daughter. Be glad it was quick. Good luck!

[Plate plinker]

Thats great news. You must be a potent one!

[Hickok]

Tex, you took care of your part of the job, now the rest is up to her!:kidding:

Congratulation's to you and the Mrs.!!!:-D

[foesgth]

Congrats! Enjoy the roller coaster ride for the next 20 or so years.

[smoked turkey]

Congratulations on the news dad. You are in for the time of your life. We have two and they both grown men but we still enjoy being together and I have been blessed to get to hunt with them on numerous times. I pray for a normal, healthy child for you both.

[Forty Rod Ray]

God's greatest gift. There is nothing like it, no pain so great, no thrill so real. There is your legacy, the only ones who will remember you when you are gone.... Good for you and bless your bride.... Be extra good to her... She will need it....

[tommag]

We can tell you what it's going to feel like when your child is born, but no-one can describe it adequately. I thought I was well prepared, but had no clue! The emotions you will go through will be beyond anything you've ever experienced before. The single most amazing thing I've ever felt!

[osteodoc08]

Congrats. There is no other feeling in this world that can compare to being a father. This I promise you.

[Lefty SRH]

Congratulations Tex and to your bride! Things will definately never be the same, but this is a good thing! Im now passing "the shooting craft" to my daughter. It will be your turn soon.

[tommag]

Oh, almost forgot. Your wife will likely have some amazing mood swings in the next nine months. Don't take anything personal and be very forgiving. Just love her.

[therealhitman]

Congrats! Best day ever Dude.

[4719dave]

Congratsssssssssssssssssssss

[Houndog]

Congrats to you and the Mes! Children are one of the most precious gifts GOD can grant us! Be ready for the extreme mood swings the Mrs will all but certainly experience. When they come just hold her a little closer and tell her how much you love her and don't ever forget to let her know how special she really is!

[southpaw]

Congrats. I also didn't have to try for very long to seal the deal. Heck, I even got one past the birth control. Get used to the mood swings. It will all be worth it when you get to hold the little one for the first time.

Jerry Jr.

[C. Latch]

Congratulations. I can't put into words how much joy children bring. :)

[TexasAggie06]

Thanks for the well wishes, it honestly doesn't feel real yet, just a lot to comprehend I guess

[45workhorse]

See what happens when you poke fun at her, and she takes it serious!!!!!!:kidding:
Congratulatins.

[aspangler]

Mine is 37 now and still a "Daddy's Girl". Taught her to shoot when she was 9. Paying for her carry permit in two months when she graduates from nursing school. I still remember when the wife told me and the best memory is when I got to feed her the first bottle in the hospital. That leaves no emotion unturned in your heart. Love the wife and love that child. There is no greater blessing to a marrige than a child.

[TXGunNut]

Congrats! And your bride is right, even this old bachelor knows your life just changed forever.

[Taylor]

I heard someone say once,raising children is like being pecked to death by a chicken.I raised 3,2 son's and a daughter.All 3 have served in the military(Army).

I have a grandson and granddaughter...I don't mind starting over.Just remember..today they are little...tomorrow they are grown.Enjoy them,teach them,don't chastise them when they ask questions.That's how they learn.

[lightman]

Congratulations! Boy or Girl, you will have a shooting buddy for life.

[DLCTEX]

Children are arrows of the Lord and blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.

[mold maker]

It's been over 50 years since I got that news, and I remember it just like today. It's the first day of the rest of your life. Enjoy every second of it.

[Blammer]

ya hug your wife and you put them together and pray to give thanks. That's the only suggestions I have for your hands.

[jcren]

+1 on mood swings. try to remember it is not her fault, and roll with the punches. Love those babies while you can, they grow before you know it.

[Mod42]

Children are one of God's great blessings.

Just one thing that you need to remember, grandchildren are God's gift for not drowning your children when they so desperately needed to be drowned! This may make no sense to you right now, but believe me, you will understand in about 20 years!!

[1989toddm]

Congrats man!! We have 2, a 2 year old girl and a 4 month old boy. They are awesome. It is a roller coaster, trying, and all about you giving all of you for them. But man is it worth it when that little one meets you at the door and says "Hi Papa, come in!" melts your manly heart!

[bbailey7821]

Congratulations, Aggie!

[gwpercle]

Congratulations !
A few things :
1.) get in as much shooting time as you can. After The Baby comes , you will not have the time or energy . The Baby will consume all time , energy and life force you have .
2.) Get in all the sleeping late time you can....you wont sleep late again until they go off to college or get married. Trust me on this !
3.) Children are the best things in the world, don't overthink raising them. Spend all the time you can while they're young and give them unconditional love. Don't spoil them.

Gary

[larrupin]

Congrats! Enjoy every minute of it. When they are waking up multiple times a night it seems like it will never end, then you blink and they are in college!
God Bless
larrupin

[Smoke4320]

Congratulations !
Two things :
1.) get in as much shooting time as you can. After The Baby comes , you will not have the time or energy . The Baby will consume all time , energy and life force you have .
2.) Get in all the sleeping late time you can....you wont sleep late again until they go off to college or get married. Trust me on this !
3.) Children are the best things in the world, don't overthink raising them. Spend all the time you can while they're young and give them unconditional love. Don't spoil them.

Gary

dead on.. and unless you have a great job money will get a lot tighter

[buckwheatpaul]

Whats the down side....a father-in-law that likes to shoot....and a child in the future.....Congrats and God bless you, your wife, and your comming child....Paul

[7br]

Good shootin, Tex

[TexasAggie06]

All I can do to keep from crying is laugh... Turns out they make ovulation tests that looks and act exactly like pregnancy tests, but you know, don't measure pregnancy. So those two lines meant she was ovulating, which we actually did take advantage of ifyaknowwhatimean, but no, she's not preggers as of yet. Ohh well, guess that means I can get that selfie with a great white shark in South Africa in a few weeks without any guilt of leaving a pregnant wife behind.

[tommag]

My wife and I went 8 years not wanting children yet. Then we spent 8 more trying. We about gave up. Then,one day, she was washing dishes and I was drying. I kissed her on the cheek and she snapped at me. "What the ....do you want.?"
I looked at her and said "You're pregnant!" She pronounced me full of something. Eight or so months later Amanda was born. Funny how I knew my wife better than she knew herself!

[DoubleAdobe]

My wife and I went 8 years not wanting children yet. Then we spent 8 more trying. We about gave up. Then,one day, she was washing dishes and I was drying. I kissed her on the cheek and she snapped at me. "What the ....do you want.?"
I looked at her and said "You're pregnant!" She pronounced me full of something. Eight or so months later Amanda was born. Funny how I knew my wife better than she knew herself!
That's hilarious.

[EDK]

Had an interesting day some years ago.

Got the wife pregnant, per her doctor's calculations.
On a job I really didn't like BUT money and overtime were fantastic. Got a chance to transfer within company but lose the overtime and drive 40 miles, so I turned it down.
Came home from work and found we'd been burglarized and almost all the guns walked.

[montana_charlie]

I... I don't know what to do with my hands....
It wasn't your hands that made it happen ...

[Pipefitter]

Just remember:
Tequila is not for women who are pregnant or nursing. However, if you want to become pregnant and give nursing a try, then Tequila may be for you. Ask your bartender to be sure.
Side effects may include, but not limited to; dizziness, nausea, loss of coordination, vomiting, headaches, a taste of moldy burnt socks in your mouth, and waking up in strange places with your clothes nowhere in sight.

[Blackwater]

Congratulations on the great news! And many happy returns as well! And don't worry, we'll keep your "secret." Who'd we tell, anyway?

[TexasAggie06]

Well, this time, beyond a shadow of a doubt, she bought the right tests and we got our first true positive test tonight! Two lines on a pregnancy test, not a damn ovulation test, I think my swimmers hit their target square and true!

[OS OK]

Way to go Poppa! May all your children be born naked. Be a part of the birthing…you will never forget that moment as long as you live. Cherish every moment with your kids, they grow up so fast that it'll make your head swim.

charlie

[tommag]

Bullseye! Good shooting!

[1989toddm]

Congrats!! (Again) OS OK hit the nail on the head. Time flies when your having fun! Or kids...


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[mold maker]

I envy the ride your about to take. My children are half a century old and 4 late teen Grand Children.
Take lots of pictures and take nothing for granted. Before you know it, they are grown and gone. Memories are but tiny fire flys in the night.

[victorfox]

Tex if I read right the test was positive and she's not pregnant. I tell you. Be careful and watchful of any sign of her having strange abdominal pain. Unless her doc tells otherwise there's risk of an external pregnancy and that's serious. Please don't ask me how I know. If all is right I congratulate you and pray you a happy family. Kids are great and do whatever they see you doing.

[TexasAggie06]

The positive test from a few months ago wasn't an actual pregnancy test, it was an ovulation test, at the time neither of us even knew there was such a thing. She grabbed that box from the store because it was a couple dollars cheaper, to be honest that was the most excitement 2 dollars has ever incited in either one of us.

That was a hard lesson in attention to detail, this time around she bought actual pregnancy tests, last nights and this mornings were both positive. We're both beyond excited/scared/anxious, it's so early in the process, I just hope she has a normal and healthy pregnancy.

[PerpetualStudent]

Well congrats man!

I'm only 2 years into the ride but it's a h3ll of one. You might get lucky with mood swings. Some of those mood swings treated me very well *grin*

It's all going to change and there's no telling when. For me it was the first time I felt my daughter move in the womb. She kicked my hand and the world...changed. I mean I was excited and all before that but that moment changed the world. You'll get moments like that. Maybe the first time you get a gummy smile- It'll make the first 2 weeks of sleep deprivation and the like worthwhile.

PS you will get to sleep in after the baby. But your definition of "sleeping in" will change :twisted:

[1989toddm]

Well congrats man!

I'm only 2 years into the ride but it's a h3ll of one. You might get lucky with mood swings. Some of those mood swings treated me very well *grin*

It's all going to change and there's no telling when. For me it was the first time I felt my daughter move in the womb. She kicked my hand and the world...changed. I mean I was excited and all before that but that moment changed the world. You'll get moments like that. Maybe the first time you get a gummy smile- It'll make the first 2 weeks of sleep deprivation and the like worthwhile.

PS you will get to sleep in after the baby. But your definition of "sleeping in" will change :twisted:

Amen. Very well put. We are also 2 years into it. Good stuff! [emoji4]


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[victorfox]

Tex, just please be watchful if the doc prescribes hcg tests. They should go high like doubling every two days. A slow pace is not good. Blessed be you and you wife.

[Superfly]

You know Just fyi You cant get Her anymore pregnant LOL just saying.

[clearcut]

WELL...... you ain't shootin blanks!! Are YA! Congrats! looks like you just got a 20 year science project :)

CC

[woodbutcher]

:lol:Hi TA06.Brotherrrrrrrrrrrrrrr are you in for a"Nantucket Sleighride".Best to you and the Missus.My google fu is no good today.Try searching for a song titled IIRC "Turn around".That will put kids in perspective.If its permitted,post it up on this thread.Please.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

[shoot-n-lead]

Congrats!

GOD is giving you the greatest blessing (except salvation) that you will ever have, on this side of Heaven.

[kingstrider]

Congratulations!

[TexasAggie06]

It's a boy!!!

[osteodoc08]

Congrats! It's never too early to buy his first rifle. Just sayin.

[skeettx]

God is soooooo Good !!
Congratulations!!
Neat!!!
Mike

[1989toddm]

Awesome!! Our second one is a boy, he is 8 months and crawling, trying to pull up to things..throwing everything on the floor, making motor noises (I may have taught him that). [emoji1] Lots of fun!


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[rl69]

Congratulations

[Moonie]

I've been a father for a long time, I found out I was going to be a father on my 19'th birthday, I'm now 48 and I have 8 children. Being a father is the most enjoyable and frustrating thing I've ever done. I really can't think of doing it any other way. You are embarking on the most wonderful, frustrating, blissful and aggravating part of life.

[44man]

HA, I dropped the wife off and left. She didn't need my help! I was NOT going to sit hours reading People magazines. They called when it was over.
They did not let me in with her anyway back then so what was the point?
Why don't they have gun books?
She still brings it up but she does the same to me. She goes to Mickey D's for tea while I got my eye fixed. She can't hold my eyeball!
But congrats.
Carol took the daughter for a colonoscopy required by school insurance. I got a call when she was done, they could not find Carol. She was in the room with Kim. Carol can't sit for hours either.
Go fishing! :bigsmyl2: :bigsmyl2:

[SSGOldfart]

Congrats and I don't know where that 20+years comes from,it last a life time Enjoy it while they are young start them right and don't look back,you only live once.....

[victorfox]

Great TexasAggie!! :mrgreen: Congrats for the new "buddy"!!!

My 2year nephew is already "carrying" the capgun Unc sent him... I always joke his father he's probably my kid, since he likes guns ("want the boom" or "want the ta-ta"), watered coffee and wants to take a tobacco dip (of course he doesn't but he sees me doing so!)

[lunicy]

Congrats daddy....

BTW, if you "knew what to do with your hands"... you wouldn't be in this situation..

LOL

[DerekP Houston]

It's a boy!!!

Congrats man! Stock up on 5hour energy and coffee.....lots of coffee!! Hopefully you get an easy baby that sleeps through the night. First 6 months were rough but now that I'm used to him it would be weird if I didn't have him around. Oh and wipes...you can never have too many wipes scattered around the house.


Congrats daddy....

BTW, if you "knew what to do with your hands"... you wouldn't be in this situation..

LOL

lmao, phrasing....

[Traffer]

Congratulations Dad! A couple of quick bits of encouragement. Nothing makes a woman feel more secure than a husband who prays every day. A family that prays together stays together. Stay close to God and your child will see you as their hero forever.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

Congrats to you https://www.henryrifles.com/henry-rifles/ :drinks:

[TexasAggie06]

Well everyone said parenthood would be a challenge but mix in cystic fibrosis and we'll have a challenge on another level... We hit the generic s-storm lottery and are both carriers, our baby boy got both of our mutations, F508D and N1303K, confirmed with an amniocentesis.

We're both just scared s*#*less and I'm posting it here because almost no one knows me and we don't want to make it public but I need to talk about it to work through the grieving process. If you know who I am feel free to reach out, just don't spread it around to the buddies just yet.

We have a meeting with our perinatal specialists and local CF team this Friday, hopefully we'll get answers to the dozens of questions we have... I'm having a hard time focusing or even putting together a coherent sentence or thought. I've always welcomed a challenge and I've never shied away from adversity, but I don't think I've ever been dealt a hand like this. We're both looking for strength, inspiration, and prayers from anyone willing.

[shoot-n-lead]

Prayer sent.

[mold maker]

Not all of Gods blessings are measured with the same yardstick. Be grateful for the privilege of caring for one of his special gifts. It's not anyones fault and not by any means a less wonderful event. CF isn't a death sentence, but rather a challenge. It will require more patients, persistance, and love.
Prayers sent for the three of you.