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Sitting in the hospital right now
ChadTower:
--- Quote from: Kaytrim on January 23, 2007, 10:51:58 am ---Glad to hear that Michelle has been able to hold on this long. Keep taking it day by day and before you know it it will be all over.
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No, before they know it the first part will be all over. They'll still have a good amount ahead of them as the baby will likely need some extra support and attention after the difficult pregnancy. The baby will pull thru and be healthy but it will probably have a bit more challenge in the process. That's my assumption based on the info we have and a good amount of experience, anyway. So really, the first part is over, but the second leg of the journey begins after delivery.
DrewKaree:
--- Quote from: ChadTower on January 23, 2007, 10:56:17 am ---
--- Quote from: Kaytrim on January 23, 2007, 10:51:58 am ---Glad to hear that Michelle has been able to hold on this long. Keep taking it day by day and before you know it it will be all over.
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No, before they know it the first part will be all over. They'll still have a good amount ahead of them as the baby will likely need some extra support and attention after the difficult pregnancy. The baby will pull thru and be healthy but it will probably have a bit more challenge in the process. That's ---my bottom---umption based on the info we have and a good amount of experience, anyway. So really, the first part is over, but the second leg of the journey begins after delivery.
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Sometimes, even though it's the reality of the situation, it helps to get a "glad to hear things might be looking up" instead of "here's the grim facts you know but I'll repeat them to you in case you were having a good day".
ChadTower:
That's not what I was saying but I see your point. It was more of a "first leg over, second leg begins now, keep it up" message. The autocensor screwed that up a little bit.
There is also something to be said for not having everyone telling them "it will all be over shortly" when that is just not true. He knows what is coming up and what is behind them.
shardian:
Don't worry Chad, I understand. Hopefully she'll be healthy as a horse though.
The replies I usually don't like are the "Now you get to be miserable for the next 2 years" kind of replies. I know people are just trying to be friendly with things like this, but they just don't understand, and I am happy for them that they don't.
ChadTower:
--- Quote from: shardian on January 23, 2007, 11:50:45 am ---Don't worry Chad, I understand. Hopefully she'll be healthy as a horse though.
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I figured. I come from a culture where pragmatism is as important as optimism. Optimism is important and valuable but is only one component of strong preparation.
--- Quote ---The replies I usually don't like are the "Now you get to be miserable for the next 2 years" kind of replies. I know people are just trying to be friendly with things like this, but they just don't understand, and I am happy for them that they don't.
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Those people are self centered idiots that would say that regardless of the health of your wife and child. Those are the "OMG we had a kid now my life is over" people. They are not worth listening to and are actually pitiable, IMO. What they don't understand is that the birth of a child is the beginning of your real life. Everything up to that point was just preparation.