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CU Guru [1243]
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Parenting Question
Mar 1, 2011, 11:26 AM
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Just found out I am going to be a father for the first time. Is there something I can do over the next 8 months of pregnancy and the following years to grow/cultivate a potential Clemson quarterback or point guard for the Lady Tigers. All kidding aside, I am beyond excited and nervous about fatherhood.
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All-In [49613]
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Huzzah! Congratulations!
Mar 1, 2011, 11:32 AM
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BTW, get as much sleep as possible now. It will become a precious commodity over the next 20 or so years.
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Rooter [136]
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Congrats...
Mar 1, 2011, 11:33 AM
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Just don't let them play soccer!
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Oculus Spirit [75725]
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Or make them play soccer but make sure they like the other
Mar 1, 2011, 12:53 PM
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sports better. If some floozy ever tricks me in to making one of those, I'd make em play that to avoid being the size I was in school.
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All-TigerNet [11207]
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Congrats. Fatherhood is awesome and easy
Mar 1, 2011, 11:33 AM
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compared to dealing with the volcanic mood shifts of a hormonal pregnant wife. And don't worry, your wife will return to normal a month or so after the event.
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All-In [49613]
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Really? Dang, I was cheated!
Mar 1, 2011, 11:37 AM
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Still waiting 18 years later.
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110%er [5156]
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It's an adventure...
Mar 1, 2011, 11:34 AM
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but you're going to love it.
You might also drink a lot.
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MVP [528]
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Bingo!***
Mar 1, 2011, 2:28 PM
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All-TigerNet [13888]
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Gunpowder
Mar 1, 2011, 11:34 AM
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feed it to them
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All-In [37023]
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here is the rule as a father of 3, just be the DAD and
Mar 1, 2011, 11:39 AM
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leave the harder stuff to MOM.
all kidding aside, congratulations. This is always big news no matter how many kids you have. Just enjoy the ride it only lasts what seems to be a short time.
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110%er [7980]
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I didn't realize we had a ladies football team***
Mar 1, 2011, 11:40 AM
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Orange Blooded [2506]
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Re: I didn't realize we had a ladies football team***
Mar 1, 2011, 11:51 AM
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I was wondering the same thing??
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CU Guru [1243]
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Re: I didn't realize we had a ladies football team***
Mar 1, 2011, 11:55 AM
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I dont know the gender yet. just hoping for a clemson athlete either way. but you never know. in 19 years there may be a lady tigers football team.
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Orange Blooded [3850]
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Re: Parenting Question?
Mar 1, 2011, 11:42 AM
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Get rest NOW! And enjoy the time when the baby arrives. My 2 children were fun, now my baby will be 24 in April. It goes by so fast. But now I have the pleasure of watching my Grands. What a wonderful blessing life is.
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Re: Parenting Question
Mar 1, 2011, 11:54 AM
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Play the Tiger Rag and Alma Mater every night before your wife goes to bed! Congrats!
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Hall of Famer [21579]
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Pshh forget QB.
Mar 1, 2011, 12:00 PM
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Make him a kicker/punter and he'll have the easiest life of all time.
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Rock Defender [54]
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long snapper***
Mar 1, 2011, 1:15 PM
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Congratulations! The best advice I can give about
Mar 1, 2011, 12:01 PM
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children is that you should enjoy every minute with them that you can, because they grow up in the blink of an eye. Also, it's never too early to start a college fund. 
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110%er [7913]
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Congrats...as a father of two it's the greatest experience
Mar 1, 2011, 1:28 PM
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of my life being a daddy. Nothing compares.
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Head Coach [773]
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Do you know who the mother is?????***
Mar 1, 2011, 12:01 PM
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Orange Blooded [3099]
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Congrats had our 1st a month ago...
Mar 1, 2011, 12:05 PM
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Get as much sleep as you can possibly get now. Its great though.
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110%er [7010]
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Congratulations!!!!!
Mar 1, 2011, 12:10 PM
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Best advice I can give Mom and you it to love them, take them to church, stay involved with them through school, make sure they play sports, have their friends over as much as you can stand it.....
Be their BEST Friend. I lost my Dad/best friend 26 months ago, but I still have my Son/best friend who will be 36 this summer and is the pride of my life(along with my WIFE/best friend).
Keep those prioroties in order.
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Recruit [91]
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Congratulations!!!!***
Mar 1, 2011, 12:11 PM
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Orange Blooded [2420]
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Re: Parenting Question
Mar 1, 2011, 12:40 PM
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First day you need to do a you tube with him/her holding as ball and your no as the coach... Congratulations and the years will really fly by, so enjoy them all!
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All-In [30863]
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Practice your foot rubbing technique.***
Mar 1, 2011, 12:47 PM
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Rooter [207]
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Re: Parenting Question
Mar 1, 2011, 12:55 PM
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Best to forget the fantasy stuff and have them focus on schoolwork.
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All-TigerNet [12270]
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as a father of two girls the only advise i can give you is
Mar 1, 2011, 1:04 PM
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keep a hand on your wallet!
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CU Guru [1242]
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Don't play Elton John music around your wife for awhile.***
Mar 1, 2011, 1:07 PM
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Orange Blooded [3257]
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Congrats and enjoy the ride. It goes fast!***
Mar 1, 2011, 1:13 PM
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Rock Defender [54]
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enjoy,but do not over use the designated driver***
Mar 1, 2011, 1:14 PM
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110%er [5846]
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Re: Parenting Question
Mar 1, 2011, 1:16 PM
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Pray constantly. Raise them up in Church.
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CU Guru [1243]
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Thanks for all the advice and well wishes. It means a lot***
Mar 1, 2011, 2:12 PM
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All-TigerNet [11170]
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two words
Mar 1, 2011, 2:28 PM
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paternity test.
I keed, i keed...congrats!
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Orange Blooded [2517]
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The bad news is they don't come with instructions...you just
Mar 1, 2011, 4:24 PM
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have to learn as you go.
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Legend [18133]
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As long as you're a good guy, there's not much you can
Mar 1, 2011, 4:30 PM
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do to really eff 'em up. Relax. Just love 'em and things will work out fine.
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CU Guru [1081]
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Cecil Newton seminar?? :-) *******
Mar 1, 2011, 4:33 PM
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Legend [16733]
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Re: Parenting Question
Mar 1, 2011, 8:14 PM
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Seriously see Todd Marinovich. His mom and dad (mainly dad) researched east German doctor experiments with pregnant moms. They found a very high protien diet for the pregnant mom had a very positive effect on the muscular development on the unborn child.
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Re: Parenting Question
Mar 1, 2011, 9:25 PM
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Congrats! Get your sleep now!
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Devotee [322]
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Re: Parenting Question
Mar 1, 2011, 10:20 PM
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Never ever EVER forget 2 things:
You will mess up at some point and that is okay because no one is perfect
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All your kids need is to be loved and cherished by their parents. It's not quality time...it's QUANTITY time.
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Rooter [242]
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My advice? Dive in head first ....
Mar 1, 2011, 10:44 PM
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Sean79,
Congratulations on this news - wonderful. My wife and I have three daughters and we are beyond blessed.
One piece of advice I gave to fathers while teaching a Sunday School class (years ago) was to dive in head first with everyday chores. For example, change diapers. When it was not my child, changing diapers was not an option - being exposed to nuclear waste was more preferred. When it is YOUR child, if you get a little "waste" on your finger, you wipe it off on wipes and go on.
Bath time - I look back on how much I bonded with our daughters while giving them simple baths ... drying them ... dressing them in their PJ's ... little songs, nicknames, memories added up.
Lastly, if you are blessed, one day in the future you will look back and realize how yes ... they do grow up ... yes, it is fast ... yes, you begin to understand children are truly a "gift" from our Lord.
May the Lord bless you and your wife ... very happy for you and there are NO lines for Gamecock or Tiger Fans when it comes to our children.
Life is good ... Peace!
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