Farrah's going to be a mom!!

Arles · 04-06-2005, 05:27 PM

We recently found out that Farrah and I are going to be the parents of a baby boy sometime in the fall

Any advice from the large (and growing) group of parents on FOFC.

Arles · 04-06-2005, 05:29 PM

Given how feisty he's been of late, I think there's no question on the father

st.cronin · 04-06-2005, 05:29 PM

I notice you don't say you're going to be a father...

BigJohn&TheLions · 04-06-2005, 05:30 PM

Get a blood test before paying anything.

SackAttack · 04-06-2005, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arles

We recently found out that Farrah and I are going to be the parents of a baby boy sometime in the fall

Any advice from the large (and growing) group of parents on FOFC.

Shouldn't this thread be properly titled "Arlie's gonna be a dad!" or else let Farrah be the one to break the news?

SackAttack · 04-06-2005, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Arles

Given how feisty he's been of late, I think there's no question on the father

A) TMI, thanks!

B) Get on a non-broken server, dammit!

hoosierdude · 04-06-2005, 05:38 PM

Congratulations on the good news, Mr. and Mrs. Rahn. That should liven things up there in Arizona.

That is great news!

stevew · 04-06-2005, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arles

Given how feisty he's been of late, I think there's no question on the father

I would gather that Farrah forgot to logout arles? Otherwise hmmm.

sachmo71 · 04-06-2005, 05:40 PM

1. Get some sleep now. Store it up, because it's going to be hard to come by.

2. Want to travel, see movies, go out to eat? Get cracking, because you can kiss that bye bye.

3. Like sleeping in? It's all over, so get it out of your system. Sure, you can switch off with the wife, but kids still make lots of noise.

4. They say wives nest before the baby comes, and it's true, but you need to make sure that if there are any projects around the house you want to do, get them done before the baby comes.

5. Depending on the birth method, you may have to go for a while without sex, so make sure you get a lot of that in, too.

6. Read about what to expect.

Oh, and congrats!

Arles · 04-06-2005, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sachmo71

1. Get some sleep now. Store it up, because it's going to be hard to come by.

I normally get by on 5 hours a night as it is.

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2. Want to travel, see movies, go out to eat? Get cracking, because you can kiss that bye bye.

Done all that

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3. Like sleeping in? It's all over, so get it out of your system. Sure, you can switch off with the wife, but kids still make lots of noise.

I'm up to walk the dogs every morning at 5:30.

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4. They say wives nest before the baby comes, and it's true, but you need to make sure that if there are any projects around the house you want to do, get them done before the baby comes.

Good point here.

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5. Depending on the birth method, you may have to go for a while without sex, so make sure you get a lot of that in, too.

That better not happen

Maybe I'm a bit naive, but I don't think it will change that much (outside of the birthing timeframe)

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6. Read about what to expect.

Yeah, I've already picked up a few books on the subject.

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Oh, and congrats!

Thanks for the advice and kind words.

Joe · 04-06-2005, 05:45 PM

mmmm MILF

stevew · 04-06-2005, 05:47 PM

In the case of negative 7 month old Rahn Baby, Arlie, you are NOT the father.

Franklinnoble · 04-06-2005, 05:47 PM

Congratulations... definately the most life-changing experience in the world... but well worth it. I can't imagine not being "dad" to my three kids.

gstelmack · 04-06-2005, 05:52 PM

Plenty:

Get the Diaper Champ. No special bags and easier to change than the Diaper Genie, and everything else is a cheap piece of junk.

The baby will tell you what it's schedule is. Just take your time and run down the checklist: hungry? diaper? nap? It'll be one of the three, and you'll figure out which cry means what eventually.

Get the Baby Bjorn carrier (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/se...146646-1952830). We tried to get cheaper ones, and they were all wasted money.

When buying a crib, buy a CRIB, not a convertible or all the other fancy stuff. When it gets time for the kid to move to a bed, you'll want an actual toddler bed (lower to the ground), but most of the cribs seem to convert to full-size regular-height beds. You can buy toddler beds that take crib mattresses or twin mattresses, and the child will transition to them much better. Also, don't worry about drop-down sides on the crib: they make the cribs weaker and shakier, and you won't use it nearly as much as you think.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...146646-1952830. Best crib toy ever. Our child is 2 years and 2 months and still using this every night/morning.

Speaking of crib toys, go to http://www.nichd.nih.gov/sids/sids.cfm and read up on the "Back to Sleep" program. Infant sleeps on back, with just a nice cotton blanked in the crib. No bumpers, no stuffed animals, nothing. Very important safety information, sleeping on the back is the only recommendation that has done anything to reduce SIDS mortality rates. Note that these recommendations don't include any of the "holders" that keep the child on their back.

Graco Quatro Tour Stroller (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...=glance&s=toys). Best stroller ever. One handed collapse and put in car but still VERY sturdy. We're not the only people we know who had to dump our old stroller, ended up trying this one, and will never go back.

I never thought I could deal with all the messy bits of being a parent (diapers, throw up, etc). It's amazing how little those things bother you when it's your child.

Most of all, enjoy every single minute. You have no idea how your life is about to change, and no one can describe it in any way that will make sense, but you'll understand once your back home from the hospital. The boy will be the most precious thing on earth to you.

Schmidty · 04-06-2005, 05:59 PM

At least SOMEONE's getting some from their wife.

Good job and congrats!!

Passacaglia · 04-06-2005, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

I would gather that Farrah forgot to logout arles? Otherwise hmmm.

Hopefully SkyDog's not reading this thread!!

Oh, and congrats.

Franklinnoble · 04-06-2005, 06:03 PM

How's the morning sickness?

digamma · 04-06-2005, 06:08 PM

Congrats.

Farrah Whitworth-Rahn · 04-06-2005, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arles

Given how feisty she's been of late, I think there's no question on the father

Fixed that for ya sweetie.

And considering I can't remember the last time I slept with a man that wasn't Arlie, I think it's pretty safe to assume it's his baby.

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

How's the morning sickness?

Horrible. I lost 15lbs when all was said and done. I'm 19 weeks now so I've been feeling pretty good lately. Well, feeling fat, but good.

BigJohn&TheLions · 04-06-2005, 06:12 PM

Nobody has mentioned that you should enjoy the breasts while you can. In about 6 months or so they'll be so sore she won't let you touch them...

Oh, and the increase in hormone levels will make the sex feel much better. No offense meant, but it takes average _____ and makes it wonderful _____!

Franklinnoble · 04-06-2005, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farrah Whitworth-Rahn

Horrible. I lost 15lbs when all was said and done. I'm 19 weeks now so I've been feeling pretty good lately. Well, feeling fat, but good.

My wife's only cures for morning sickness were cinnamon gum and gatorade. Just FYI.

TLK · 04-06-2005, 06:21 PM

Congrats...

markprior22 · 04-06-2005, 06:26 PM

Awesome news guys...congrats.

What's the baby's first game going to be and is there a release date yet?

Raiders Army · 04-06-2005, 06:26 PM

My condolences. You will now have no life for the next 18 years (at least).

SackAttack · 04-06-2005, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farrah Whitworth-Rahn

And considering I can't remember the last time I slept with a man that wasn't Arlie

That's why you're not supposed to let strange men buy you drinks!

Farrah Whitworth-Rahn · 04-06-2005, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markprior22

Awesome news guys...congrats.

What's the baby's first game going to be and is there a release date yet?

The baby's game is called Spawn Of The She-Rahn, and is expected to be released sometime in 3Q 2005.

SirFozzie · 04-06-2005, 06:34 PM

Congrats again, Farrah and Arlie.

He-Rahn, She-Ran, and it-Rahn!

Eaglesfan27 · 04-06-2005, 06:36 PM

Congratulations! Enjoy your time alone while you have it.

MizzouRah · 04-06-2005, 06:37 PM

Yes, enjoy a little two year old who sleeps between you and single handedly changed your sex life when it was going so well.

Congratulations!!

Todd

Franklinnoble · 04-06-2005, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farrah Whitworth-Rahn

The baby's game is called Spawn Of The She-Rahn, and is expected to be released sometime in 3Q 2005.

QOTM...

CamEdwards · 04-06-2005, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arles

I normally get by on 5 hours a night as it is.

Done all that

I'm up to walk the dogs every morning at 5:30.

Good point here.

That better not happen Maybe I'm a bit naive, but I don't think it will change that much (outside of the birthing timeframe)

Yeah, I've already picked up a few books on the subject.

Thanks for the advice and kind words.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHOO! Man, that's a good one.

Congrats to you both, and take Sachmo's advice. Since the twins came, I've been thinking it would be so easy to just deal with one, but when Andrew was born I remember both Elaine and I were overwhelmed (and she had already HAD two kids).

FrogMan · 04-06-2005, 07:26 PM

woohoo, good news all around! Congrats to you two!

FM

vtbub · 04-06-2005, 07:28 PM

Congrats!

flere-imsaho · 04-06-2005, 07:31 PM

Congrats & best of luck.

Arles · 04-06-2005, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHOO! Man, that's a good one.

Yeah, but Cam we actually had a regular sex life BEFORE she got pregnant

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Congrats to you both, and take Sachmo's advice. Since the twins came, I've been thinking it would be so easy to just deal with one, but when Andrew was born I remember both Elaine and I were overwhelmed (and she had already HAD two kids).

In all seriousness, thanks for the kind words. I know Farrah will be calling Elaine when she has questions

Farrah Whitworth-Rahn · 04-06-2005, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arles

Yeah, but Cam we actually had a regular sex life BEFORE she got pregnant

We did? When was this?

CamEdwards · 04-06-2005, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arles

Yeah, but Cam we actually had a regular sex life BEFORE she got pregnant

In all seriousness, thanks for the kind words. I know Farrah will be calling Elaine when she has questions

Regular perhaps... but certainly not normal

spleen1015 · 04-06-2005, 08:19 PM

Can I be a beta tester?

Congrats to you guys!

clintl · 04-06-2005, 08:22 PM

Congrats, Arlie and Farrah!

Arles · 04-06-2005, 08:33 PM

Thanks guys. And, spleen, I think all the BETA spots are full

General Mike · 04-06-2005, 08:38 PM

Congratulations

Anthony · 04-06-2005, 08:56 PM

congrats to the Rahn's. i don't know either of you from a stranger on the street, but health and happiness to you and your family.

mhass · 04-06-2005, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

My wife's only cures for morning sickness were cinnamon gum and gatorade. Just FYI.

To which my wife would add Saltines and, specifically, Big Red cinnamon gum. Powerful stuff that.

Two words of advice: Bouncy. Seat. Unless you plan on holding this child until he walks, buy one. It's the only way we got to eat dinner.

Congrats. It's incredible.

Crapshoot · 04-06-2005, 09:08 PM

Congrats guys. Arlie, make sure you raise this one right- don't burden him with the legacy of being a FifteenAndAHalfBacksFan!

Zippo · 04-06-2005, 09:09 PM

congratulatons!

DaddyTorgo · 04-06-2005, 09:12 PM

congrats Arles!

cuervo72 · 04-06-2005, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

QOTM...

Give. It. Up.

Congrats Rahns!

JimboJ · 04-06-2005, 09:50 PM

So no one is going to suggest getting Total Pro Football 2006 (or whatever) completed before the baby comes and takes over your lives?

Seriously, congrats!

sovereignstar · 04-06-2005, 09:54 PM

Poor kid. He has to grow up in that place where the air-conditioning-infatuated idiots live.

Arles · 04-06-2005, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sovereignstar

Poor kid. He has to grow up in that place where the air-conditioning-infatuated idiots live.

But it's a dry heat.

04-06-2005, 05:29 PM	#2
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Given how feisty he's been of late, I think there's no question on the father __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

04-06-2005, 05:30 PM	#4
BigJohn&TheLions College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York	Get a blood test before paying anything. __________________ In the immortal words of a great alcoholic, "Can't we all just get along?"

04-06-2005, 05:38 PM	#7
hoosierdude High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Great Lakes	Congratulations on the good news, Mr. and Mrs. Rahn. That should liven things up there in Arizona. That is great news! __________________ TC Dale

04-06-2005, 05:52 PM	#14
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Plenty: Get the Diaper Champ. No special bags and easier to change than the Diaper Genie, and everything else is a cheap piece of junk. The baby will tell you what it's schedule is. Just take your time and run down the checklist: hungry? diaper? nap? It'll be one of the three, and you'll figure out which cry means what eventually. Get the Baby Bjorn carrier (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/se...146646-1952830). We tried to get cheaper ones, and they were all wasted money. When buying a crib, buy a CRIB, not a convertible or all the other fancy stuff. When it gets time for the kid to move to a bed, you'll want an actual toddler bed (lower to the ground), but most of the cribs seem to convert to full-size regular-height beds. You can buy toddler beds that take crib mattresses or twin mattresses, and the child will transition to them much better. Also, don't worry about drop-down sides on the crib: they make the cribs weaker and shakier, and you won't use it nearly as much as you think. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...146646-1952830. Best crib toy ever. Our child is 2 years and 2 months and still using this every night/morning. Speaking of crib toys, go to http://www.nichd.nih.gov/sids/sids.cfm and read up on the "Back to Sleep" program. Infant sleeps on back, with just a nice cotton blanked in the crib. No bumpers, no stuffed animals, nothing. Very important safety information, sleeping on the back is the only recommendation that has done anything to reduce SIDS mortality rates. Note that these recommendations don't include any of the "holders" that keep the child on their back. Graco Quatro Tour Stroller (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...=glance&s=toys). Best stroller ever. One handed collapse and put in car but still VERY sturdy. We're not the only people we know who had to dump our old stroller, ended up trying this one, and will never go back. I never thought I could deal with all the messy bits of being a parent (diapers, throw up, etc). It's amazing how little those things bother you when it's your child. Most of all, enjoy every single minute. You have no idea how your life is about to change, and no one can describe it in any way that will make sense, but you'll understand once your back home from the hospital. The boy will be the most precious thing on earth to you. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

04-06-2005, 05:59 PM	#15
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	At least SOMEONE's getting some from their wife. Good job and congrats!! __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

04-06-2005, 05:29 PM	#3
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I notice you don't say you're going to be a father...

04-06-2005, 05:40 PM	#9
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	1. Get some sleep now. Store it up, because it's going to be hard to come by. 2. Want to travel, see movies, go out to eat? Get cracking, because you can kiss that bye bye. 3. Like sleeping in? It's all over, so get it out of your system. Sure, you can switch off with the wife, but kids still make lots of noise. 4. They say wives nest before the baby comes, and it's true, but you need to make sure that if there are any projects around the house you want to do, get them done before the baby comes. 5. Depending on the birth method, you may have to go for a while without sex, so make sure you get a lot of that in, too. 6. Read about what to expect. Oh, and congrats!

04-06-2005, 05:45 PM	#11
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	mmmm MILF

04-06-2005, 05:47 PM	#12
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	In the case of negative 7 month old Rahn Baby, Arlie, you are NOT the father.

04-06-2005, 05:47 PM	#13
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Congratulations... definately the most life-changing experience in the world... but well worth it. I can't imagine not being "dad" to my three kids.

04-06-2005, 06:03 PM	#17
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	How's the morning sickness?

04-06-2005, 06:08 PM	#18
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	Congrats.

04-06-2005, 06:12 PM	#20
BigJohn&TheLions College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York	Nobody has mentioned that you should enjoy the breasts while you can. In about 6 months or so they'll be so sore she won't let you touch them... Oh, and the increase in hormone levels will make the sex feel much better. No offense meant, but it takes average _____ and makes it wonderful _____! __________________ In the immortal words of a great alcoholic, "Can't we all just get along?"

04-06-2005, 06:21 PM	#22
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	Congrats...

04-06-2005, 06:26 PM	#23
markprior22 High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: springfield, il	Awesome news guys...congrats. What's the baby's first game going to be and is there a release date yet?

04-06-2005, 06:26 PM	#24
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	My condolences. You will now have no life for the next 18 years (at least).

04-06-2005, 06:34 PM	#27
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Congrats again, Farrah and Arlie. He-Rahn, She-Ran, and it-Rahn! __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

04-06-2005, 06:36 PM	#28
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Congratulations! Enjoy your time alone while you have it. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

04-06-2005, 06:37 PM	#29
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Yes, enjoy a little two year old who sleeps between you and single handedly changed your sex life when it was going so well. Congratulations!! Todd

04-06-2005, 07:26 PM	#32
FrogMan Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pintendre, Qc, Canada	woohoo, good news all around! Congrats to you two! FM __________________ A Black Belt is a White Belt who refused to give up... follow my story: The real life story of a running frog...

04-06-2005, 07:28 PM	#33
vtbub College Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burlington, VT USA	Congrats! __________________

04-06-2005, 07:31 PM	#34
flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	Congrats & best of luck.

04-06-2005, 08:19 PM	#38
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Can I be a beta tester? Congrats to you guys! __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

04-06-2005, 08:22 PM	#39
clintl College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Davis, CA	Congrats, Arlie and Farrah!

04-06-2005, 08:33 PM	#40
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Thanks guys. And, spleen, I think all the BETA spots are full __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

04-06-2005, 08:38 PM	#41
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Congratulations __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

04-06-2005, 08:56 PM	#42
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	congrats to the Rahn's. i don't know either of you from a stranger on the street, but health and happiness to you and your family.

04-06-2005, 09:08 PM	#44
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Congrats guys. Arlie, make sure you raise this one right- don't burden him with the legacy of being a FifteenAndAHalfBacksFan!

04-06-2005, 09:09 PM	#45
Zippo High School JV Join Date: Jan 2004	congratulatons!

04-06-2005, 09:12 PM	#46
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	congrats Arles!

04-06-2005, 09:50 PM	#48
JimboJ High School Varsity Join Date: Aug 2003	So no one is going to suggest getting Total Pro Football 2006 (or whatever) completed before the baby comes and takes over your lives? Seriously, congrats! Last edited by JimboJ : 04-06-2005 at 09:52 PM.

04-06-2005, 09:54 PM	#49
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	Poor kid. He has to grow up in that place where the air-conditioning-infatuated idiots live.

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