Comments on: Pregnancy Week 23 Pregnant Belly Picture And Yes, Tarzan Is Here.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:21:26 +0000

Our dear friend Rob called my husband just moments after his son was born to share the good news. He said to my husband, “He’s so gross looking, but if anyone says anything bad about Connor, I’ll kill them!”

By: Helen

Helen — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:55:30 +0000

Welcome back T! We missed your posts, but I really admire your plan to work now and be there for your son and Jane later:-) How lucky you both are to have each other. I think you guys are going to make great parents.
Your comments about ‘something changing’ when your wife is pregnant and when the baby is born made me remember something that happened to my sister. She was 42 when she had her first (and only) baby. During the pregnancy, she was excited but kind of bewildered. I think she was wondering what everyone was so excited about. I kept saying how I was so thrilled that she would finally get to realize the feelings I’d been trying to explain to her for years about being a Mom and how it changes you.
The day the baby was born, she called me and said 3 words. “I GET IT” She said she saw that baby and it was like a light switch went off in her head and everything became clear.

I know it’s not this way with everyone though. It’s good to remember that often parents don’t “instantly bond” or immediately feel love for their babies. That’s normal and natural as well.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:17:49 +0000

Ok, just last week – at 23 weeks for me (Jane and I are about a week – if that – apart) – hubs FINALLY felt the baby “kick” (or something). Again, a couple of nights ago. It seems that if I tell him to come feel, the baby senses this and she’s all like, “Uh-uh. I’m done. Not moving now, just because you want me to!”

But now, at 24 weeks, my belly is bumping around and it’s fun to place an “object” on my belly and watch it jump. We’ve done with with light-weight plastic plates, toys from our preschooler and the tv remote. Try it. It’s entertaining.

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:14:26 +0000

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this blog (recommended by a friend on Twitter) and for this post, in particular. I’m blogging about my pregnancy, as well, and I know that the pregnancy has been a life-changing event for my husband, too– it’s so nice to hear “the change” articulated by another man–it makes me feel that my husband is less alone. (But instead of working, he stays up all night and worries–and makes his way through the entire Netflix catalog).

By: Jessi

Jessi — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:49:31 +0000

Tarzan, you’re going to make a wonderful dad. And your right, something will click on within moments of seeing your son born. I don’t know if it’s chemical or just “instinct” but all of a sudden it goes from being you to being a parent.

I just had my son less then 2 weeks ago, and I will tell you, EVERYTHING does change. All of a sudden, the rest of the world can wait and all that matters is caring for your precious baby. And you can’t describe the love you feel for him either, its just there and the best feeling in the world. I’ve never felt so different and happy in my life, and you’ll get this pride about you that everyone will see. It’s amazing, and I can’t wait for you experience it.

By: MrsBagley

MrsBagley — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:22:33 +0000

Coming up: Somewhere between week 26-28, start putting your head on Jane’s belly. Eventually, you’ll be able to hear the baby’s heartbeat. It will be much faster than her’s, so you’ll be able to tell. You may have to move around til you figure out what position he’s in, too. Hearing the baby is when my husband really got excited. It won’t last for long though- soon he’ll get too thick to hear it anymore so enjoy it while you can!