Freddie Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 LOL, kids do change the equation Freddie - plan on it! We were ready for it the beginning of the fall. I was so excited and felt like I had a whole greater purpose in life. It was short lived though, we lost the baby at 8 weeks. It was tough, but we got through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Sorry to hear that, Freddie. You'll cook up another one or a dozen, I'm sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopnhack Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Sorry for your loss bud... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyD3152 Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Yes, very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted March 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Thanks guys, we're ok now. When the time is right we will try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pwalter5110 Posted March 22, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 We were ready for it the beginning of the fall. I was so excited and felt like I had a whole greater purpose in life. It was short lived though, we lost the baby at 8 weeks. It was tough, but we got through it. Freddie, my wife and I went through 4 miscarries. One around 12 weeks, one around 10 weeks and the other 2 pretty early. We had actually talked about adopting because I couldn't deal with another miscarriage. This past December we found out she was pregnant again, and I honestly told her I didn't want to talk about it. Looking back, it was a total asshole move, but my mind told me that, that is the way it had to be so I didn't get hurt again. We just had our anatomy scan last Wednesday. Found out we are having a girl and this Monday she is 20 weeks pregnant. Pretty much in the clear. Keep hope. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwalter5110 Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I forgot to add. I can completely understand how men lose shop time when the kid arrives. I started building a TV stand months ago. But with everything that needs done around the house BEFORE the arrival, I haven't touched it in about 2 months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric. Posted March 22, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Good luck to you and your wife, Pat! I'm not a praying man but I'm pulling for you guys! Kids are a huge pain in the ass. They cramp your style like nobody's business and you'll find that you're ALWAYS tired...if you ever find yourself with the time to get into the shop, usually you're too exhausted to do anything anyway. The last couple years I think I've spent less time actually building and more time just sitting on my bench stool looking at the shop and thinking about upgrades and projects I'd like to do...one day. However...you don't care. Because that sweet little baby is the best thing that will ever happen to you. They give your life meaning in a way that nothing else can. It's worth it, exhaustion and sacrifices and all, ten fold. Now excuse me while I go change a shitty diaper. Little bastard. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted March 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I will admit that when i heard the news, i was overjoyed and it started showing immediately. I started automatically waking up at 530 everyday before my girlfriend, i was cleaning the apt, doing the dishes, anything i could to keep her relaxed. I was building the teak cabinets when we first found out, and those 2 weeks were killer for her cuz i was pulling late nights in the shop. I hot it done then was coming home from work at normal hours to spend tine with her instead of going into the shop after work. I just got back from maine as well and i was excited about possibly going to the center for furniture craftsmanship. I tossed that idea once i found out we were expecting, understanding that i could not go away and leave my woman pregnant at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwalter5110 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Good luck to you and your wife, Pat! I'm not a praying man but I'm pulling for you guys! Kids are a huge pain in the ass. They cramp your style like nobody's business and you'll find that you're ALWAYS tired...if you ever find yourself with the time to get into the shop, usually you're too exhausted to do anything anyway. The last couple years I think I've spent less time actually building and more time just sitting on my bench stool looking at the shop and thinking about upgrades and projects I'd like to do...one day. However...you don't care. Because that sweet little baby is the best thing that will ever happen to you. They give your life meaning in a way that nothing else can. It's worth it, exhaustion and sacrifices and all, ten fold. Now excuse me while I go change a shitty diaper. Little bastard. Eric, I appreciate everything you have said. It means a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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