I felt my baby kick for the first time

[troypiggo]

Kristy has been feeling the kicking for a couple of weeks now, but when I put my hand on her tummy I haven't been able to notice anything.

Last night I actually felt it kick. I am surprised at how emotional I was. No, they weren't tears - I had sand in my eyes or something. <sniff>

[supernova1965]

Great news you shouldn't have sand in your eyes it should be stars anyway in this day and age we can admit to crying a little I haven't had kids but I think I would be bawling my eyes out in your situation

[floyd_2]

I have a 7 month old girl. Wait till you see your child's head pop out for the first time - that'll take it to a whole new level :) Enjoy every minute of it Troy!

Dean

[astronut]

Enjoy every minute of it.
Before you know it they're all grown up.
I remember experiencing our first baby kicking and following your touch.
Yes it does bring tears to my eyes!!
It all goes past so quickly, before you know it they're 21 years old (my daughter) and my son 13.

[troypiggo]

I'm loving the whole experience so far. Check out what I bought myself for Christmas:

[mozzie]

congrats troy there priceless little beings!!!!! my boys jumped all over me this morning trying to pry my eyes open after a night in the eyepiece then im oiling the timber posts explaining to them not to touch :lol: and well go no further then to say i love my boys:doh:there worth it

[supernova1965]

How long to go Troy

[troypiggo]

Due in mid-May.

[PeterM]

That's a good news story Troy. Just wait until the birth - you will fill your water tank. Now, years later I realise why - can I borrow 20 bucks, 50 bucks dad, adds up to about the same as a couple of Meade LX200s and CCD cameras etc (hehe). Won't be long before they are at Leyburn with you probably riding trail bikes all over the property as my son Balir used to to.
PeterM.

[erick]

Wait until the "kicks" are hard into your wife's bladder! It loses some of the wonder then! :D

But you will love fatherhood - admit it, we are biologically programmed to do so! :thumbsup:

[jjjnettie]

How wonderful for you Troy.
LOL just wait, in a couple of months you'll be trying to work out if it's an elbow, a knee, a foot or a set of buttocks distorting your wifes tum.
I loved being pregnant. It's the most awesome experience, growing a little person inside of you. (can't say I enjoyed the birth bit though, ouch)

[troypiggo]

Every step so far has been exciting and emotional. I'm well and truly "clucky". Can't wait for the birth.

[bloodhound31]

Mine turned 18 and left me last year....:sadeyes:

I'd love another one. I think I would be a basket case if I had a girl next. She would be my special little princess.:rolleyes:

Good for you Troy, I pray you all lead a very blessed life together full of joy and love.:prey:

Baz.

[leon]

All I can say is fantastic, hope your little one is well and healthy, an also your partner.

Leon

[Starman73]

Hello Troy,

Feeling that first kick is a truely fantastic thing. I am looking accross at my gorgeous little 12 week old little boy. The first kick, the first look after they are born are the wonderful things, the truely magical thing for me was the first and subsequent smiles, they are the most special thing to me.

Also, don't ever be affraid to cry, I bawled at my son's birth and many times since.

Please though, take heed to what I say, this is a very big change in your lives you are heading into, you and your wife must support each other, be there for each other. I am currently home alone with my son, been looking after him by myself from one week after his birth because his Mum has post natal depression. It is currently threatening to break us appart, break up our little family that up until a few days after his birth I never thought would happen. Please watch out for any signs of post natal depression in your wife and yourself too, and get help as soon as possible.

Get all the help you can from family and friends that is offered. Don't feel that you have to be super parents and be able to compleatly manage on your own.

Anyway I am sorry I didn't mean to put a dampener on things, but I don't want what has happend to us to happen to other people.

Good luck, I hope all goes well for all of you.

Paul

[troypiggo]

Thanks for the well-wishes everyone.

Paul - thanks for the advice, and sorry to hear about your situation. I have close family members that suffer depression, so understand what it must be like for you, at least to some extent. Must be extremely difficult especially with a new-born to deal with as well. All the best.

[el_draco]

G'day Troy,
I am dad to 6 and the first time they kick is absolutely magic! So envy you. You are about to start on the most awsome indescribable trip possible.... raising a new astronomer...;)

You are going to get heaps of advice and I will add my 2 cents worth but remember, this is YOUR child and you will be the parents who get up at 2am, so the final decisions are yours to make.

A couple of "Do's"
- Be totally involved, everything from nappies to feeding to bathing. You get one shot at everything with this baby and believe me, the "baby" part lasts only a few months.... a mere blink!

- Totally support your wife, listen to everything she says, but make decsions together.

- The career is important but DAD and HUSBAND leave the job for dead. NEVER forget it!!

- Love that kid like crazy from day one. Listen and spend heaps of time with your child. You can't start parenting when they turn 13.... way to late!!

- First starry night, take that baby outside and show them the universe!!! I've done it with all mine.

Congratulations and good luck :D:D:D:D

[TrevorW]

Potential soccer star

[troypiggo]

Oh, don't worry. I'm totally in there, both feet first. Been to every appointment, class, read the books, giving the massages. Loving it.

[leon]

on ya dad.

leon

[spacezebra]

Great news Troy!

Cheers Petra d.

[troypiggo]

Ha. Thanks Leon and Petra. :)

[KenGee]

Like have you got baby's fist scope yet:thumbsup:

[floyd_2]

Maybe that's how I can negotiate for a new guidescope..."It's for the baby" :)

Dean

[Jen]

Awwwwwww great stuff Troy :thumbsup: wait till she gets further along put a few malteasers on her tummy and watch them get kicked off its a lot of fun hehe ;) if you can handle the temptation of not eating them all :lol:

[RB]

Troy I'm so happy and excited for both of you, it's such a beautiful time, enjoy it, they really do grow up too quick.

I'm a father of 8 and believe me each time was a very special time for us, each one is so unique and so precious.
My wife and I will be celebrating our 23rd anniversary next week.

As el_draco said it's absolutely magic when you feel the first kick !

[troypiggo]

Father of 8, father of 6 - don't you guys have a TV or something else to keep you entertained? :)

[Jen]

:lol::lol::lol:

[RB]

BTW Troy, did you happen to get the POTN 2009 Photo book ?
If you did, there's a shot of my 8 kids in there on pg 24 (I think).

:)

[goober]

That first kick is amazing... then disbelief sets in a couple of months later as you see astonishing ripples across mum's tummy. Before you know it.... wahhh! Top up the sleep tank now!