I’m Going to Be a Dad!

Glorified KC
Glorified KC KCMO Native Posts: 2,814
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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.
I wish I was a sacrifice, but somehow still lived on.
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  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,590
    Congratulations to both of you!
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  • Spunkie
    Spunkie i come from downtown. Posts: 7,095
    Best thing you'll ever do! Congratulations Kboy!
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  • GlowGirl
    GlowGirl New York, NY Posts: 12,069
    Congrats! That is great news. 
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    This is awesome news!  Congratulations! 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,886
    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


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  • BLACK35
    BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,967
    Congratulations 
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  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,767
    edited August 2023
    Awesome news! Congratulations to you & your wife. 
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,880
    Congrats to both of you. Hope your wife has an easy pregnancy, labor and delivery. 
    People born in December are the best.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,808
    Congratulations,  awesome news.  Hope it is a smooth pregnancy for your wife
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  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,567
    Cheers to both of you women are the most courageous! Sending positive vibes 
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  • Glorified KC
    Glorified KC KCMO Native Posts: 2,814
    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.
    I wish I was a sacrifice, but somehow still lived on.
  • Glorified KC
    Glorified KC KCMO Native Posts: 2,814
    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. 
    I wish I was a sacrifice, but somehow still lived on.
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,852
    edited August 2023
    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.
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  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,821
    mazel tov!
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,880
    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.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • PureandEasy
    PureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    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!!

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  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 11,699
    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
    Glorified KC KCMO Native Posts: 2,814
    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 wish I was a sacrifice, but somehow still lived on.
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,880
    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 weekend we rock Portland
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,886
    Women are way tougher than men


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