Done
Sorry for those of you I scared. Just messing with you. Like I would actually be able to stop myself from posting photos.
I have finished my finals. Now I need to get the quizzes graded (apparently they are needed by Monday at 5:00). Then I am done for the semester. I can sleep again, atleast until Layden is born.
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So, Oli, if you need some responses I'll offer you some much needed advice from an uncle as you and Chelsea begin this journey of childbirth.
1. Remember to tell her you love her, even when you wonder where they put your "real" wife.
2. Tell her she's beautiful, then duck.
3. Do not consent to any medical (or non-medical) proceedures during transition or immediately following childbirth that would result in permanent sterilization. Hide sharp objects and knives.
4. Transition and immediately following childbirth are not appropriate times to talk about how marvelous this experience was and how you can hardly wait to experience it again. See #3 above.
5. Complaining about how sore your arm is getting from rubbing her back is not recommended.
6. Newborn babies are funny looking. "What a beautiful baby!" is acceptable. "He looks just like you!" is not recommend until after the baby has been cleaned up and looks presentable to the world. See #2 above.
7. If she tells you during transition to get lost and leave her alone, under no, repeat no, circumstances should you get lost and leave her alone.
8. Both inhibitions and sense of humor are often casualties of childbirth. Sensitivity to both of these facts is recommended.
9. Even if you are inspired to go home and build a cradle as a surprise gift for your wife and child while she recouperates in the hospital--don't leave her alone for long periods of time. I'll loan you the cradle if you want one.
10. Tell them both that you love them.
Uncle Dave
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