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    Some More Background on Bubba (and pics)


    Created on Tuesday, March 30, 2010        Bookmark and Share

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    I know I've touched on this before but a few of you asked why I do not write more about my impending fatherhood. I've been kicking this around to see if maybe I have something against the whole topic and I think the answers are clear.

    1) We're tired of talking about it. We tried to get pregnant for over a year before finally having success and we were tired of it then (as an aside, you might want to check out one of my older blogs on that topic as I think it is one of the funnier blogs that I've written). On top of that, Rebecca talks about it all of the time at work because that is a popular topic at her workplace. We didn't make any calls last week when we found out it was a boy.

    2) The topic completely bores me. Now don't get excited - I very excited/nervous about the whole thing. But right now there just isn't much to talk about and thus there isn't much to blog about. In case you've noticed by my status updates on facebook, I'm not one to share what we're having for dinner or crap like that. At some point we'll get around to painting and all of that good stuff. We've talked about finances and stuff like that. But other than that... it is just a matter of waiting for the stork to come.

    3) There just isn't that much conversation to be had about it. I know all of the cliches - my life will change forever and it will be amazing. And I know that is all true. But there isn't really much use talking about it as your experiences is your own and you can't convey it to someone else. If that is all true it seems pointless to talk about it. There are just so many other interesting things to think about. Besides, the experience will speak for itself. Besides, this whole expectant father experiences has been detailed and joked about in movies and comedy bits. What can I bring to it that hasn't been said or experienced? At the end of the day it would be spouting off about this and that and then others writing in their own personal confirmation. Kinda like facebook.

    4) We're rather private people. I've never been one to run around telling people every little thing that happens to me. In fact, I think there are people that do not know I'm married (and I'm not kidding).

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    In a somewhat related topic, this whole sonogram thing baffles me on several levels. I understand why people get all caught up in it. After all, it is your first glimpse of your baby. I just have a tough time... well, feeling that. It is still just a confusing image on a screen. And to be honest with you I couldn't make out a damned thing. I hadn't been this confused since I last took a test to find out just how colorblind I am (And the answer is "very". I'm still convinced that you're all just playing games with me). At different points I could make out an alien, an easter bunny and the Mercedes Benz logo. The nurse kept asking "see that?" and my mouth would say "yes" and my head would be thinking "I know you're making this all up. I don't see jack". And then my mind would invariably start looking around the room. They had a killer plasma tv in there - I wonder what football would be like on that thing....

    Anyway, here is a picture of our little alien. If you can find little Bubba in this one you're way ahead of me (although I do think I see a pirate in this pic and this pleases me. Arrrrrrr).



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    Created by muchgooder on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:40:42 PM
    I hear you Bubba, but that's the thing - it isn't a matter of not wanting to talk about it. I have no idea of what is in front of me so I don't have a lot to talk about. It isn't a matter of being fundamentally against it... there just isn't much of a conversation to be had because I'm not part of the club. That said, I'll never be a fan of that kind of conversation. It isn't that I'm not interested in your kids. I see it every day - people that have no lives or interests of their own and every conversation needs to be about their kids. As Brian said, they tolerate it so that they can tell their own kid story. I'm sure I'll have stuff to say once the day comes. Until then... life goes on.
       
    Created by Bubba on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:30:17 PM
    Yo Bubba, you should lighten up on the "talking about your kids" thing.... We'll all understand if you now want to talk about him - u say there is no point, but many of us have been through it and you will be surprised to see that it is enjoyable and educational. You can learn a lot from others who have been through similar experiences. Little Bubba will not come with directions...........
       
    Created by Reecca  on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 8:20:25 PM
    My poor little man.....not even born and the teasing has begun...This must mean he is loved.... :)
       
    Created by muchgooder on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 4:30:14 PM
    It pleases me to no end that he is now known as Bubba the Pirate.
       
    Created by Amy on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 4:26:31 PM
    I see him perfectly! I wish I could photo shop a mustache and parrot on Bubba the Pirate.
       
    Created by kristen on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 3:05:01 PM
    i like brian's comment! :)
       
    Created by kristen on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 3:04:19 PM
    AAAAWWWWW!!!!!
       
    Created by Brian on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 3:01:50 PM
    Talking about kids is like talking about fantasy football teams. Everybody who has them is kind of polite and takes turns listening to others so they can then talk about their own. I'm happy for you, and hope you enjoy fatherhood as much as I have.
       
    Created by Rebecca on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 1:03:06 PM
    I just figured it out - he is looking right at us....your little pirate! :)
       
    Created by Rebecca on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 1:00:19 PM
    Oh no....In defense of our little Bubba, you chose the worst picture of him. Even I don't know what we are looking at here, and I am a sonogram pro! :) There are so many that were clearer and most discernable...I think he just hates having his picture taken - just like his daddy! And yes, I am sure that you boys will be enjoying football on a great plasma TV someday, so if your mind wanders to that when looking at him, I am happy!! :)
       

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