I’m Going to Be a Dad!

Glorified KC

My wife and I decided to start a family this year at ages 38 and 41, her and I respectfully.  We had planned on starting a family 4-5 years ago after she finished law school.  Unfortunately, life happened.  Halfway through law school my wife suffered a hemorrhagic stroke.  The cause we found out was due to Moyamoya disease.  Long story, short, she rehabbed a couple of months later, had bypass surgery two months after that as prevention for another (common procedure for Moyamoya).  I’ve been hesitant to see her go through a pregnancy.  My fear of her going through this hell again during labor kept me from being okay with trying.  Late last year we met with an OB who reviewed her medical history from her neurosurgeon and is confident she can go through labor with minimal chance of having another stroke.  So we are now 24 weeks in and are looking forward to Maddox Lloyd Thomas in December.  It’s the best thing to ever happen to me and I’m excited to be a father.

The Juggler

Congratulations to both of you!

Spunkie

Best thing you'll ever do! Congratulations Kboy!

GlowGirl

Congrats! That is great news. 

mcgruff10

This is awesome news!  Congratulations! 

lastexitlondon

I had kids young and then another at 41. Older is way more rewarding. She has shown me things that have changed my life no end

BLACK35

Congratulations 

Merkin Baller

Awesome news! Congratulations to you & your wife. 

Poncier

Congrats to both of you. Hope your wife has an easy pregnancy, labor and delivery. 
People born in December are the best.

F Me In The Brain

Congratulations,  awesome news.  Hope it is a smooth pregnancy for your wife

josevolution

Cheers to both of you women are the most courageous! Sending positive vibes 
((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))
😀🍾

Glorified KC

Poncier said:

Congrats to both of you. Hope your wife has an easy pregnancy, labor and delivery. 
People born in December are the best.

So far the pregnancy has gone really well.  I'm still worried about her dealing with labor, but our OB and neurosurgeon say as long as her blood pressure doesn't elevate significantly prior that it should go fine without any concern of another stroke.

Glorified KC

josevolution said:

Cheers to both of you women are the most courageous! Sending positive vibes 
((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))
😀🍾

Seeing what she went through to rehab from her stroke showed me a whole new vision of courage. 

MayDay10

Congrats.

It is a whole new frontier for sure.  

Each stage has its challenges and things that are a pain about it... but always remember that as time goes, you say goodbye to various versions of your child and you sorely miss each version.  Cherish every moment.

JOEJOEJOE

mazel tov!

Poncier

Glorified KC said:

Poncier said:

Congrats to both of you. Hope your wife has an easy pregnancy, labor and delivery. 
People born in December are the best.

So far the pregnancy has gone really well.  I'm still worried about her dealing with labor, but our OB and neurosurgeon say as long as her blood pressure doesn't elevate significantly prior that it should go fine without any concern of another stroke.

Keep a planned C-section in the back of your minds. (I assume the Docs have thought of this as a possibility). 
We did this with my son as my wife had a condition called placenta previa where the placenta is blocking the birth canal, so we had a C-Section scheduled about 2 weeks before her full term date, she never actually went into labor. Where labor could be a concern for your wife, this might be an option worth exploring.

PureandEasy

Glorified KC said:

My wife and I decided to start a family this year at ages 38 and 41, her and I respectfully.  We had planned on starting a family 4-5 years ago after she finished law school.  Unfortunately, life happened.  Halfway through law school my wife suffered a hemorrhagic stroke.  The cause we found out was due to Moyamoya disease.  Long story, short, she rehabbed a couple of months later, had bypass surgery two months after that as prevention for another (common procedure for Moyamoya).  I’ve been hesitant to see her go through a pregnancy.  My fear of her going through this hell again during labor kept me from being okay with trying.  Late last year we met with an OB who reviewed her medical history from her neurosurgeon and is confident she can go through labor with minimal chance of having another stroke.  So we are now 24 weeks in and are looking forward to Maddox Lloyd Thomas in December.  It’s the best thing to ever happen to me and I’m excited to be a father.

This post gave me chills.  Congratulations and best of luck to you and your growing family!!

Loujoe

MayDay10 said:

Congrats.

It is a whole new frontier for sure.  

Each stage has its challenges and things that are a pain about it... but always remember that as time goes, you say goodbye to various versions of your child and you sorely miss each version.  Cherish every moment.

Well said...enjoy it all

Glorified KC

Poncier said:

Glorified KC said:

Poncier said:

Congrats to both of you. Hope your wife has an easy pregnancy, labor and delivery. 
People born in December are the best.

So far the pregnancy has gone really well.  I'm still worried about her dealing with labor, but our OB and neurosurgeon say as long as her blood pressure doesn't elevate significantly prior that it should go fine without any concern of another stroke.

Keep a planned C-section in the back of your minds. (I assume the Docs have thought of this as a possibility). 
We did this with my son as my wife had a condition called placenta previa where the placenta is blocking the birth canal, so we had a C-Section scheduled about 2 weeks before her full term date, she never actually went into labor. Where labor could be a concern for your wife, this might be an option worth exploring.

We’ve discussed it a few times.  Our first OB mentioned the recovery from a C-Section being pretty rough.  

Poncier

Glorified KC said:

Poncier said:

Glorified KC said:

Poncier said:

Congrats to both of you. Hope your wife has an easy pregnancy, labor and delivery. 
People born in December are the best.

So far the pregnancy has gone really well.  I'm still worried about her dealing with labor, but our OB and neurosurgeon say as long as her blood pressure doesn't elevate significantly prior that it should go fine without any concern of another stroke.

Keep a planned C-section in the back of your minds. (I assume the Docs have thought of this as a possibility). 
We did this with my son as my wife had a condition called placenta previa where the placenta is blocking the birth canal, so we had a C-Section scheduled about 2 weeks before her full term date, she never actually went into labor. Where labor could be a concern for your wife, this might be an option worth exploring.

We’ve discussed it a few times.  Our first OB mentioned the recovery from a C-Section being pretty rough.  

I'm sure it varies depending on patient (and surgeon). Wasn't horrible for my wife. Couple days in the hospital then a couple weeks taking it easy after. But didn't really prevent her from any of the baby care.  

lastexitlondon

Women are way tougher than men

Poncier

lastexitlondon said:

Women are way tougher than men

Except when it comes to killing bugs. 

Glorified KC

Poncier said:

Glorified KC said:

Poncier said:

Glorified KC said:

Poncier said:

Congrats to both of you. Hope your wife has an easy pregnancy, labor and delivery. 
People born in December are the best.

So far the pregnancy has gone really well.  I'm still worried about her dealing with labor, but our OB and neurosurgeon say as long as her blood pressure doesn't elevate significantly prior that it should go fine without any concern of another stroke.

Keep a planned C-section in the back of your minds. (I assume the Docs have thought of this as a possibility). 
We did this with my son as my wife had a condition called placenta previa where the placenta is blocking the birth canal, so we had a C-Section scheduled about 2 weeks before her full term date, she never actually went into labor. Where labor could be a concern for your wife, this might be an option worth exploring.

We’ve discussed it a few times.  Our first OB mentioned the recovery from a C-Section being pretty rough.  

I'm sure it varies depending on patient (and surgeon). Wasn't horrible for my wife. Couple days in the hospital then a couple weeks taking it easy after. But didn't really prevent her from any of the baby care.  

This is really good to know.  We’re actually starting with a new OB next month (because we’re moving from Milwaukee to Madison in 2 weeks).  It’ll be a good time to revisit this option.

Gern Blansten

Congrats!

mfc2006

Congrats!!! I'm a brand new Dad myself and can honestly say that it's absolutely amazing. All the best to you all!

lastexitlondon

if it's a beautiful daughter get used to walking around like this.

JeBurkhardt

Congratulations! Being a Dad will be the most exciting, challenging, maddening and enjoyable journey you will ever go on. 

mookieblalock

Comgratulations! Buckle up!

Loujoe

lastexitlondon said:

if it's a beautiful daughter get used to walking around like this.

Hot. Lol

Ms. Haiku

Congratulations to you and your wife!

lastexitlondon

The other hand is purple. Quite the look at the golf club