I have started this in response to an unprecedented outbreak of broodiness in MsBehavin yesterday at work - link here - http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32092

So c'mon people. Whats your views on babies? Do you peer into every pram you see cooing and ahhhhing even at the ugly ones and breathing in the gentle aroma of Johnsons Baby Powder?

Or can you take 'em or leave 'em and think that we should all be born 18 and that anyone with no teeth or hair and not in control of their bodily functions should be put out of sight of the general public?

I love babies but I couldn't eat a whole one.

As is well known, I have the heart of a small boy. I keep it on a jar on my desk..... :) (apolgies to Robert Bloch).

Seriously, they're OK but I've yet to go ga-ga about them.

Joe

Babies are yuk! I've never seen a nice one - even out of the seven "niblings" that I have. Dogs and cats are much cuter.

Pregnancy makes my stomach churn too. It's like Alien :gag:

Actual proper children are great though. If you could just get them when they are about two, that would be great!

For me, adoption may well be the way forward.:)

Originally posted by JoePritchard
I love babies but I couldn't eat a whole one.

As is well known, I have the heart of a small boy. I keep it on a jar on my desk..... :) (apolgies to Robert Bloch).

Seriously, they're OK but I've yet to go ga-ga about them.

Joe

I would teach mine about Red flashy ticker things, and to have a sense of humour :hihi: :hihi:

Originally posted by JoePritchard
I love babies but I couldn't eat a whole one.

Joe

Joe - you are a man after my own heart!!! I actually had that line on my poll as Option 4 but decided to leave it off in case it offended the more sensitive forummers amongst us! Can ya stick it back on for me please??? And wilst you are at it, change my use of 'are' to 'or' in option 2. Ta mate!

Babies are fine - it's some parents I have issues with :mad:

90 degrees to pedestrian flow is not the best parking position for a buggy.

Restaurants are only suitable for non-squealing offspring

My dog is not as much of a health hazard as the bits off the floor your child is eating (and wash yer bloody hands before you feed the kid :rant: )

Plying squealers with sweets is only going to perpetuate the problem

Kicking things is not cute :mad: even if they can hardly walk yet

But I have even more issues with people who don't hold doors open for other people with buggies/shopping/toddlers in tow ;)

When someone announces that they are up the duff, I am ususally horrified and confused as to why they would want to be. I know that we need babies to make our race continue, but can't stand babies at all they are fat, ugly, expensive and make lots of noise.

I have always believed that some people aren't meant to have children, and I am one of them. I have never had any desire to have any. My brother by contrast always did, from a young age and now I am quite happy to be a decent uncle to his daughters, but I don't want any of my own. I realise that to some people this kind of talk is heresy, but that's what I believe and I'm sorry.

Babies - cute in person, but only when I don't have to clean up their puke, sh*t, shut them up, wipe them up....

Then there's those really bratty toddlers that get liek that because they get sweets and/or a slap to shut them up - see it on buses and things all the time - poor kids.

I'm quite happy being an uncle, I wouldn't want to be a dad.

<------is worried that she seems to have uncovered a hidden seam of baby-haters in Forum and is hoping that when people come home from work they may start to even poll up as so far she is only person who has voted for liking babies....:help:

Wait untill the Bishop Of Bath & Wells sees this thread.

Being a parent is the most important job in the world. They can affect how a person sees the world and how they act in it. To do this role properly needs 100% commitment.

I and my husband (or should that be my husband and I) made the decision not to have children because we are both career minded and like to travel and would not probably be able to devote the time and patience to such an important role.

Now you would think that most people would understand this choice, but the hassle we get from friends with children.....

"Oooo you will grow out of it."
"Oooo if you just had one you would instantly fall in love with it"
"Oooo how can you go through life being so selfish.."
"Ooo wait till you hear you body clock ticking...."

All these comments really wind me up.

Selfish people are the ones who have children because its a fad they are going through and then complain bitterly that its taken over their life and they never get any free time to themselves.... what did they think would happen???

We on the other hand have taken a responsible decision to not have children knowing that we would probably not be very good parents.

We have a beautiful little neice that we dote on, look after from time to time and will support in any way we can.

Stands back and waits to be shouted at by mothers....

Errrr - who is the Bishop of Bath and Wells???

No probs from me LoopyLou (even as a mother!). Everyone has the right to make their own decisions in life and I for one would never say anything so personal or offensive to someone who has decided that having children is not for them.

What has surprised me recently in myself is that I have never been a cooing over babies type (must be a temporary hormone fluctuation !) and despite having 2 of my own can well understand other peoples decision no to. !

That's refeshing LoopyLou. So many people are irresponsible about parenthood. Why do we all think that 'staying at home with the kids' is copping out? Motherhood is a full time profession in my book - at least until the kids start school.

Just wait until the little anti-christ Deejay babies are running around.. You'll soon all change your mind :hihi:

<----shudders:help:

who you got in mind for being the host then Deej?

The one I do have in mind it might take a lot of Red Wine :heyhey: but she'd be worth it...

** Failing that, I may just donate the seeds in a yogurt pot for any Jaffa's out there who wish to start a familiy with their loved ones :)

** You must provide your own Turkey Baster....

I used to wonder why on earth anyone would want a baby and almost felt like comiserating with friends when they got pregnant. Then all of a sudden when I was 27 I became extremely broody- I kept to myself though as I thought 'this madness will pass!'. However it didn't, and I was lucky enough to get pregnant both times without a problem, and am now the proud mum of 2 quirky and wonderful boys:clap: However the thought of more babies (I agree with the poster above who said that they're great once they're 2) fills me with dread, yet I can now understand why people want them.

Being pregnant is gross though:gag: :gag: :gag:

Originally posted by Deejay
The one I do have in mind it might take a lot of Red Wine :heyhey: but she'd be worth it...

SIZE=1]** You must provide your own Turkey Baster....[/SIZE]


<----thinks thank god she never touches the stuff.....:rolleyes:

Finally someone has the guts to say it... well done Loopy Lou! This planet is too overpopulated as it is, and yet we still applaud anyone who has a pulse and the right baby-making equiptment for having them. Then those of us who chose not to for perfectly sensible reasons are bullied by "loved-ones" and told that we'll soon change our mind (tick tock... tick tock....)

Personally I think babies are vile, and I would like to issue the following message to all doting mums and dad on this forum...

a) Producing a bady is nothing to be proud of. Any bugger with a willy or a fanny can do it, so stop bloody gloating.

b) No it's not cute, it's actually incredibly ugly, smelly and has the ability to projectile vomit at any second. Bearing that in mind, no I do not want to hold it.

c) I especially do not want your offspring coming anywhere near me while I'm trying to eat. Nor to I want it under my table, looking at me, pointing at me, gurgling at me, or making any kind of assault on my hearing. If you must breed, then at lest have the good sense to keep the product of your loins indoors until it is at least 16. Or failing that, take it to one of those nasty pubs that "welcome children" if you must eat out.

Phew.

tell it like it is JB lol

That's what I though!

Am now waiting for lots of over-protective mums to send me a tourent of abuse and threaten to come and clobber me with their breast pumps!

Damn.

'Thought', not 'though'!!!!

just gotta say JBee - love the signature!!!! :clap: :thumbsup:

JBee's signature made me laugh too!

I've never been particularly maternal myself or wanted children. Although I'm waiting to see if my hormones kick in and I get all broody. It'll definately be a shock to my system if that happens!

Incidently I'm surprised that "I don't like babies" is winning at the moment! Crikey! Come on Mums (oops, and Dads) where are you?!

I love babies! How could anyone not...? :loopy:

Love 'em, planning on having several just as soon as possible.
JB - I don't even have the words but Victor Meldrew and Scrooge spring to mind, just without the humour.

Originally posted by nick2
Wait untill the Bishop Of Bath & Wells sees this thread.

Was that the rather unpleasant fellow from Blackadder II?

Originally posted by pussycat
Pregnancy makes my stomach churn too. It's like Alien :gag:

LOL, that reminds me of something a Buddhist I met the other day told me: he was having a hard time avoiding thinking about sex, so his spiritual teacher told him to think about the human body just as pieces of meat wrapped in skin & hair. He said that if it helped you could think of male genitalia as a plucked chicken and female as the alien.

These Buddhists are crazy :loopy:

Cheers Zebra, you can come and clobber me with your breast pump as soon as you start to procreate.

I guess you'll be one of those parents that I'm screeching "I don't beelieeevve it" at when their sticky-fingered 'little darlings' come and bug me while I'm enjoying a meal.

I do try to repel the damn things with a satanic stare, but it often doesn't work.

I think babies are ace but I find parents incredibly annoying! Especially those that sit there cooing "awww aren't they cute" as the spawn of their loins destroys your new jacket/front room/carpet/sanity. Also women with pushchairs and tempers.

Originally posted by DanSumption
LOL, that reminds me of something a Buddhist I met the other day told me: he was having a hard time avoiding thinking about sex, so his spiritual teacher told him to think about the human body just as pieces of meat wrapped in skin & hair. He said that if it helped you could think of male genitalia as a plucked chicken and female as the alien.

These Buddhists are crazy :loopy:

Nice tactics! :clap: That's proabably a more effective route for tackling teenage pregnancy than anything the government will ever come up with!

Even I've gone off sex now, godammit!

jbee

your a scum how could anyone not like em, yeah the're smelly,noisey etc who isnt, you used to be one.

Originally posted by pussycat
Nice tactics! :clap: That's proabably a more effective route for tackling teenage pregnancy than anything the government will ever come up with!

Even I've gone off sex now, godammit!

What is so wrong about teenage pregnancy?

I lurve babies and my hormones have definately kicked in!!! but my partner wont have anymore. He has two already Misbehavin being the mother......work that one out!!!
and before you say it this is not an evil way to tell misbehavin her husband is having an affair. lol we are good friends.
My baby is my ickle poochie woochie baby (dog) treat him like a baby ..... yes its anal but hey I like it!! so there!!! :banana:

there is nothing wrong with teenage pregnancy,my mate was 14 when she had her first then 15 when she had her second shes a loving dovoted mum to both of them.they are now 5 and 6 the oldest will be 7 next monday. so waht if they get pregnant early in life they will learn as the time goes by.and NO they are not slags or slappers.

Originally posted by ilaria
there is nothing wrong with teenage pregnancy,my mate was 14 when she had her first then 15 when she had her second shes a loving dovoted mum to both of them.they are now 5 and 6 the oldest will be 7 next monday. so waht if they get pregnant early in life they will learn as the time goes by.and NO they are not slags or slappers.

I agree! :)

in the last few years my hormones have been trying super hard to convince me that I do want a baby but my common sense tells me not to. I get itchy about having some time to myself if a friend comes over to stay for the weekend never mind looking after someone else for 20 years!

I can totally see the good bits of raising kids and part of me is probably going to be really sad if I don't ever have any cos I will have missed out on alot of amazing experiences I'm sure but I know I'd hate to have someone relying on me 24 hours a day - I couldn't cope with my life being taken over like that.

I guess thats selfish in a way (I've been told I'm selfish sooo many times by other women) but bringing kids into the world without thinking about if its what you *really* want or if its just your hormones / you're bored / its a logical progression / what everyone else is doing.. makes no sense to me either.

I do not frown on teenage mothers, all the young mothers I have ever come across are completely devoted to their children moreso that some older mothers who are desperate to resume their careers and livestyles!!

But...I do believe it should be discouraged and would certainly not be best pleased if any of my own brood became parents in their teens purely because I believe in a solid family unit!!

They are the odd few childhood sweethearts who remain soulmates into adulthood but generally the statistics show the
relationship does end and single parent families are on the increase.

Don't get me wrong I am very aware older parents split up/get divorced but the relationships forged in your teenage years are generally less secure that the commitments made in adulthood.

I think if it happens as an 'accident' these teens should be supported but teens who plan to get pregnant :rant:

I think if it happens as an 'accident' these teens should be supported but teens who plan to get pregnant :rant:

What is wrong with a teenager planning to get pregnant?

If it's what they want then why can't they have it?

I ahte children.

I hated working in an office where people thouhgt it was great to bring their young kids in to cry loudly. Coo coo. The way women jump to get near a baby is very scary.

Awwww,

I love babies. Having had two of my own. What with their wee fuzzy heads and sweet baby smell.

I don't badger anyone who says they don't want kids. If you don't want 'em, that's fine. Don't have them.

And badly behaved kids in public generally don't upset me. They're not mine, I don't have to deal with them. I can just walk away from the ruckus.



:) Sierra

I don't want a baby either - the world is already far too populated for anything i may want add to it, and a bit hard on the kid don't you think to bring it into this post 9/11 mayhem.

BUT since turning 27 last year nearly every new aquantance seems to ask if i have any kids and it has made me ponder a topic i had never considered; thinking i was still far to young and one day i would have them. Now absolutely not especially last month when a client short changed me as he said he was having a hard time bringing up his 3 small kids and it was OK for me as i had no dependants LOL.

Clearly i have failed as a man and can only make amends by supporting his spore...

If i sign up to not reproducing please can i have a tax rebate for the public money that wont be spent on my behalf? Bank acc + sort code to follow. Cheers

My son is 6 years old now and I am grateful he is starting to become an independant individual.

I couldnt and wouldnt want to go through the baby stage again because it is utterly exhausting, but thats because I had to endure it all on my own with no support.

Single parenthood is so damn isolating, I cant remember the last decent night out I had on my own with a group of friends.

I dont want any more children because I am scared stiff I'd end up being left on my own again and struggling to cope.

I ve just recently split up with someone who after nearly 3 years of being together revealled he begrudged spending time with my son, coming with me to pick him up from school and attending school meetings, he also claimed that he never felt a parental responsibility to my son and could never feel the same about my son as I do.

He then told me that wasnt a personal attack but how the hell should I take a bombshell like that, after all I come as a package deal now and my son is the world to me despite all the stress being a single parent has caused.

Jo

I don't particularly like babies, I prefer kids when you can get some sense from them and get answers back I've never wanted kids, even from being a kid myself said I didn't want them. Actually Jbee made me laugh as that's how I used to feel but have mellowed a bit now. And pussycat the bit about an alien, is how I still see a baby in me, scary and as if it shouldn't be there. I've never been pregnant and think eveyone that has been, is very brave. It's annoying how people always comment and say 'you'll change your mind when you're older' or 'who'll look after you when you're old?'. I'll never change my mind ,that's like telling someone who wants a family that they'll decide they won't want one. And as for getting old and having kids take care of you that's a selfish reason to have them. My sis always gets very broody when she see's a baby and has to hold it, I never felt that at all, I get the same feeling if it's an animal, cat, dog! I try hard when friends have babies as it's special to them, but why do they always ram the baby into the womans arms as if every woman will want to hold it, why don't they do it to the man. I always have to hold the floppity thing while my husband gets away with it!

I really cannot believe there are that many baby haters on this forum! :o

I love babies, I'm always cooing at the little darlings... :D

I love babies. And toddlers... Children full stop :P I've even been know to hold affection for the odd teenager when I worked at my mum's school :) How can anyone not like children? :o Yep, I hear all the arguments about bratty behaviour and the like, but I'm 24 and I'm not adverse to the odd bratty moment myself :P The problem is a lot of childless people tend to see children when they are in situations that don't particularly promote good behaviour, such as out in town, in the supermarket etc. My little niece gets tired and grumpy when she's been out with her mum all day, that doesn't mean that she's always crotchety.

Awwwww babies :clap: I feel all broody now :P

Yay! :clap: At last someone who agree's with me! :)

<----loves the little scrumptious bunny babies too (was first on poll to click YES!):thumbsup:

I don't mind them, It'll be a long time (and I mean a LONG time) before I have any children. Not for at least 10 years.

Originally posted by JoePritchard
Was that the rather unpleasant fellow from Blackadder II?

Yes, The Baby-Eating Bishop of Bath and Wells. :D This thread would have given him a proper appetite. ;)

God knows if/when I'll have kids. I've been told by two independant clairvoyants that I'll have twins and that they'll appear by the time I'm about 32-ish. Can't really base my life around that and I'm glad that it's not meant to be for a couple of years yet as I'm far too selfish at the moment to put up with all the hassle. Maybe in a couple of years I'll have come around to the idea but for now I'd rather work on getting the new career off the ground and get some money in the bank. I don't mind kids unless they're bratty little sods (you can't discipline someone else's brat unfortunately) or screaming in my face...or both! :gag:

If I'm ever to become a dad then it can wait for a while longer cos I'm not yet ready for it.

Originally posted by sparklesista
What is wrong with a teenager planning to get pregnant?

If it's what they want then why can't they have it?

even im not sure if its an ideal thing to be planning at a young age even though i havent, and cant really have any problem with teenage mothers!

Originally posted by sparklesista
What is wrong with a teenager planning to get pregnant?

If it's what they want then why can't they have it?

When I was a teenager there was a lot of stuff I wanted - didn't mean I had a God given right to have it.

If the teenager in question (and her partner) can financially support the baby then great. If, on the other hand, the financial support of the rugrat produced is to fall upon the public purse then there's an excellent reason why that teenager shouldn't have a bay - because they're irresponsible.

A baby is not a fashion accessory or a diversion. Bringing a child in to the world and bringing that child up in a loviing and responsible manner is one of the toughest calls in the world - especially today.

Parents need to take responsibility for their offspring in all respects, and not rely on the rest of society to do so on their behalf. Whilst it's true that it takes a community to bring up a child, the initial responsibility has to be with loving and mature parents.

Rant over.

Joe :)

Sorry Sparkle but I have to agree with Joe. I don't agree with teenage pregnancy and think that a child should only be brought into the world if the parents, yes parentS, can afford it and are mature enough to be responsible parents.

I can't see how a teenager can be mature enough to live up to the responsibities of parenthood at that age. The child usually ends up with it's grandparents for half it's young life and that's not exactly fair when they're coming to the end of their parenting duties themselves is it. :rolleyes:

So basically the whole 'you shouldn't have babies if you're a teenager' thing is based on the fact that they can't financially support their child?

I do agree in that sense that the parents should be financially able to support them otherwise they do tend to end being looked after by their parents, friends, family, etc but there is also the question of are they mature enough.

A few of my friends have babies and I have met people in the 30's who had children in their teens. I just don't like the way all teenagers get put into a box because I KNOW there are teenagers out there that are better than most mother's I see at the supermarket!

Originally posted by sparklesista
So basically the whole 'you shouldn't have babies if you're a teenager' thing is based on the fact that they can't financially support their child?

I think the main focus of my reply was based on maturity rather than financial responsibility, or are you mainly replying to Joe's post? :)

Originally posted by sparklesista
So basically the whole 'you shouldn't have babies if you're a teenager' thing is based on the fact that they can't financially support their child?



Both financial ability to support and emotional maturity are essential.

I do believe that people should have families only if they can emotionally and financially support the family. I don't believe that people have a God given right to pro-create if they can't feed and house their offspring.

The state will support the social development of the child - health, education, welfare, etc. Is it too much to expect parents to at least provide the basic emotional security and a roof over their kids' heads?

I believe that if you have children and expect the state to pay for them through social security or benefits, then you're not mature enough to have children.

Joe

I agree with you Joe but not all teenage parents are what the press stereotyped them to be.

Originally posted by sparklesista
I agree with you Joe but not all teenage parents are what the press stereotyped them to be.

I'm not looking at stereotypes - my comments are general.

I'd also not just apply it to teenagers - any couple wanting to bring a child in to the world needs to think about the wider issues.

Joe

reading these posts it's a wonder the human race is still running.

Have kids or don't - just don't overanalyse.

Seeing as the primary function of any organism is to reproduce....

Well my two were absolutely no trouble as babies. Slept well, were pleasant, smiley little things and were a joy to be around.

Now, they do nothing but fight and drive me round the bend!!!

I love babies and I loved being pregnant but am so glad that I can now look at other peoples babies and not feel in the slightest bit broody.

If I knew then what I know now!!!!!

JB you can screech all you like but if my kids start bothering pepole at their dinner tables or bothering them in any way, it'll be me speaking to the child about their manners.
Haven't got a breastpump yet so no need to worry about that either :D

Originally posted by Phanerothyme
reading these posts it's a wonder the human race is still running.

Have kids or don't - just don't overanalyse.

Seeing as the primary function of any organism is to reproduce....

Well said Phan! I can't believe how annoyed people seem to have got in this thread.

I love the children/babies in my family including looking after them and treating them etc. That's got nothing to do with the fact that I don't want any of my own - for me at the moment it would be a bloody disaster! Ok..there are much worse things that could happen but sure you know what I mean.

babies are the cutest thing - the only thing that I'm not too keen on is the crying. :)

i cant wait till my child is born, not long to go its due in may i will care/protect it with my life and be a good devoted mother. i attend to have another baby after this one not straight away.me and boyf would love another, to carry the family name he already has 2 from previous relationship and we all get along fine.

congratulations - your first child is really something - and don't forget they grow up really fast so spend as much time as you can with them, the next thing you know they will be in school

Originally posted by sparklesista
I agree with you Joe but not all teenage parents are what the press stereotyped them to be.

im not sure that anyone said that they were but i agree with the whole financial and maturity aspects of it. i am due to be a teenage mum any day now and i feel a lot more comfortable knowing that both me and my boyfriend have jobs and that i will still be able to get the education and qualifications that i believe i need to make life that bit more comfortable in the long run.. even if its gonna be bloody hard for now!

*shuts up and wonders if that made any sense at all...*

Originally posted by ilaria
i cant wait till my child is born, not long to go its due in may i will care/protect it with my life and be a good devoted mother. i attend to have another baby after this one not straight away.me and boyf would love another, to carry the family name he already has 2 from previous relationship and we all get along fine.

Congratulations Ilaria and Hadron! :thumbsup:

K x

to the teenage mum

is this your first baby???

yeah it is.......

thank you kristian

although i feel uncomfortable i enjoying every minute of it, with the baby kicking,punching etc its good to know everything is alright in there.

not sure what teenage mums has to do with this thread - was a simple question - like babies or not?:suspect:

congrats

to you 3.

do you know if its a boy or girl?

thnks, you too! when you due? and no i dont know if it is a boy or a girl yet! do you?

(wonders who is going to be the first person to comment on the slightly off topic convo)

mine is due on may 6th i didnt ask about the sex of the baby i wanted to be a surprise.

oo not long now then.. is it your first?

Originally posted by SatanInHeels
oo not long now then.. is it your first?
Can I ask you chuck, did you plan the baby or did it happen by accident?

You see I'm almost 27 and I worry at the thought of having kids myself (not sure if I'm mature enough) so I think it'd very brave that you're going to be a parent so young.

yep

we attend to have baby 2 afterwards but not straight away.

Originally posted by DaBouncer
Can I ask you chuck, did you plan the baby or did it happen by accident?

You see I'm almost 27 and I worry at the thought of having kids myself (not sure if I'm mature enough) so I think it'd very brave that you're going to be a parent so young.

no it wasnt planned, and i didnt plan on keeping it either but i couldnt face the alternative! it is really scary even now i have begun to believe that i can cope and will be okay and already love it to bits!... still wouldnt advide planned teenage pregnancies though!

Originally posted by ilaria
yep

we attend to have baby 2 afterwards but not straight away.

well all the best!! hope it all goes well for you! promise i wont share any scary birth stories or anything before your big day!!

:D

im already a bit nervous but looking forward to it at the same time.

Originally posted by DaBouncer
Can I ask you chuck, did you plan the baby or did it happen by accident?

You see I'm almost 27 and I worry at the thought of having kids myself (not sure if I'm mature enough) so I think it'd very brave that you're going to be a parent so young.

I was 32 when my first was born and 35 when my second came along. They are 7 and 4 (5 next week) now and I wouldnt swap them for the world.

Even as babies they were cute - child birth is a miracle that can only be described by being there. Don't know how women complain though. I didnt have any problems, except it was middle of night for them both, most inconsiderate!!

The worst part I really have to say is when they move onto solids. Fun to watch them eat but the remnants are the worst!

But as they grow up they are so much fun and really funny. They went to a party at Bramall Lane today and on their way home they rang me to tell me all about it. The excitement in their voices as eldest told me how he had touched *Leigh Bromby's shirt and been in changing room, whilst youngest told he how he had sat where manager sits. It moments like this that you would not swap for anything.

And funny - how yesterday I took them football training and the little one "runned about alot whilst he footballed".

*Leigh Bromby is his fav United player because he can throw the ball a long way!! Still doesnt understand the merits of ex Wendy players playing for United yet but he'll get there one day!

at very close to 38 weeks i very much understand the nerves! but now it could come any day, and i am so uncomfortable... i just want to get it out!!

i cant wait for it to come out its very active

just be patient - it will come soon enough :)

is the baby here yet??? more than 2 wks since last posting!!

Hope things went well xx

:thumbsup:

i,ve just got 4weeks left untill baby is due.hurray

Originally posted by DaBouncer

.......You see I'm almost 27 and I worry at the thought of having kids myself (not sure if I'm mature enough) .....
I think probably most men feel exactly the same as you, DaBouncer. I never planned on having kids either, but stuff happens.....
Apparently, weird paternal hormones kick in after the birth and we become all protective:)
Best wishes to ilaria and SatanInHeels :thumbsup:

By the way 'we' had a scan last week and it's a boy :)

So if your Draggletail and your S/O is Mrs draggletail

shall we be calling the bump - mini-dragon ? or mini-dragontail, or mini-DT or........

Originally posted by LoopyLou
So if your Draggletail and your S/O is Mrs draggletail

shall we be calling the bump - mini-dragon ? or mini-dragontail, or mini-DT or........
Well LoopyLou, I think Strix recently suggested the bump be called 'Draggleshanks'
(Mrs Draggle is 'Longshanks' on the forum, as you may know....)
:)

oops, had not seen that post from strix and had forgotten mrs draggletail was longshanks.


* * * off to read up on my forum family tree * * *

p.s. Draggle shanks is a great name......

I don't want kids of my own (see previous post, very early on in this discussion) but for some reason like to choose (or at least help with suggestions) for names of babies..... pets too, Im not fussy in my naming ambitions,

Originally posted by Deejay
Just wait until the little anti-christ Deejay babies are running around.. You'll soon all change your mind :hihi:

Aaargh! Chav babies! :hihi: :lol:

Originally posted by LoopyLou

I don't want kids of my own (see previous post, very early on in this discussion) but for some reason like to choose (or at least help with suggestions) for names of babies.....

If it was to be a girl, we quite liked Lucy.
But as 'it' is now going to be a 'he' we thought Daniel - then 'shanks read somewhere that it is the 5th most poular name at present so we got a bit put off.
Any suggestions welcome LoopyLou:)

Mmm names for a boy....related to dragons


George - obvious connection but a dragon killer so watch out
Norbert - Hagrid's baby dragon in the Harry Potter tales
Puff - as in the magic one, but he might get picked on a bit at school with this one....
Sirrush - The Babylonian dragon of chaos - I think this is what most babies feel like.

there are some really funny meanings behind some common names on here (http://www.tummyfluff.co.uk/fun/humour/morename.htm) if you get bored of the many web sites listing boys names and their 'true' meanings.

I will think of a more serious reply tomorrow!

Originally posted by LoopyLou
Mmm names for a boy....related to dragons

Thanks LoupyLou, but the names don't have to be related to dragons:confused: :confused:
Look forward to your other suggestions:)

I'd forgotten what is was I disliked about babies until last Sunday morning shopping in Waitrose for lunch we encoutered one that must have been just a few weeks old. Perched in a carrycot on top of a trolley it was bawling like a banshee and humming to high heaven....in fact you could smell it from several isles distant.

The parents, all done up in their gap gear and shades, seemed oblivious to the infant's distress, - and the general rush for the checkout :rolleyes:

hiya all

just got told by midwife that my baby is on the way maybe early as i,ve been experiencing really bad pains like period pains and got told that the babys head is slowly moving downwards for birth im really nervous....... please can you wish me luck

Good luck ilaria! Hope all goes well. x

Ohhh Ilaria :) good luck!!! I hope it all goes well for you!! :thumbsup:

Being a parent myself I just love babies they are so cute and cuddley.

Lucky for me my friend has just had a baby on Thursday just gone and I gets lots of holds. He's so adorable and so tiny.

cute cute cute cute thats all i can say.

Good luck, ilaria - hope all goes well! All the best to you and baby!

Best of luck ilaria.
just to share my news with you all,
I'm also pregnant, only 8.5 weeks but I'm expecting twins sometime between September and November.
Good job my previous reply said I love kids :D

Edit: BTW Jbee, that means I'll have a breast pump for ya later this year *wink* :) :) :)

Awww that's lovely news Zebra :) Congratulations!!!!

Originally posted by ilaria
hiya all

just got told by midwife that my baby is on the way maybe early as i,ve been experiencing really bad pains like period pains and got told that the babys head is slowly moving downwards for birth im really nervous....... please can you wish me luck

Good luck Kiddo. You'll be just fine. Try not to be nervous. Relax as much as you can, and gently walk as much as possible. (if you feel like it) Let gravity help out here.

When I had my children, I found being allowed to walk around helped alot. This an exciting time for you and your family. Enjoy it. And let us all know after baby comes.

:) Sierra

awww thanx everyone i will let you all know when the time comes.

Originally posted by shieshuk
is the baby here yet??? more than 2 wks since last posting!!

Hope things went well xx

:thumbsup:

Hi SataninHeels.....Glad to hear you have a lovely baby girl....congratulations to all the family.......:thumbsup:

Hey and thanks for letting us know I was wondering about you.....xx

birth annoucement thread here (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36639)