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In the summer prior to our first daughter being born the world learned about thalidomide babies. We didn't know the gender until the birth but the only thing we could think about was having a healthy child.

We have two daughters one 49 and one almost 55. We refer to them as our two "treasures". A boy might have been nice but we have never regretted the two girls.

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Originally Posted by gitem_12
And honestly, i feel schitty and really indifferent/ un excited about it


It's too bad you feel that way. Girls are a gift from God(dess).

Let your little girl be herself, don't try turning her into a boy.

Congratulations.


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Originally Posted by deflave
Even though females are inferior to males, I still like my daughters and I'm thankful they're healthy more than anything.

Medical stuff is very expensive.



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I wasn't rooting for boy vs. girl with either of the grandsons, but do have to admit I was a bit more excited than my wife and stepdaughters when we found out number one was a boy. For my wife's benefit, I was kind of hoping for a girl with number two...

Healthy is everything - first grandson had a dificult birth and came out gray in color and not breathing. They had to rush him straight to infant ICU and revive him - it was a terrible thing to experience.

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I have no idea how to teach a girl things like trapping, or being a Linebacker.


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Originally Posted by gitem_12
I have no idea how to teach a girl things like trapping, or being a Linebacker.


hell Kate would play tackle football out on the lawn with her guy friends and was just as aggressive as any guy.....i dont trap so that didnt come up but she was out shooting varmints with me regularly and loved it.....you will be surprised what your daughter will do with you if you include her and dont just brush her off cause she is a girl....involve her and you will both enjoy the hell out of it


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hell soon as she has some time off we are gonna go out cause she wants to shoot my AR.....she is 19 and has her own life but she wants to make time to shoot with me....


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Those little girls are just too special. Re-visit this page in about 4 years and tell us how you feel then.


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Originally Posted by gitem_12
I have no idea how to teach a girl things like trapping, or being a Linebacker.


Let your daughter be herself. She will teach you what you need to know to be a good Dad. At Irish dance competitions I see some biker type dads at these competitions with tats, piercings and et al who are proud Dads of their little girls.

Chill out your little girl is a precious gift that you will learn to enjoy in ways you can't begin to imagine.


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I know the feeling. It wasn't until #4 that we got a boy, and #5 (aka "the last one") is a boy. We love them all. It is fun to have both. There have been days I was fairly serious about trading each of them in on a new model, but seriously they're all keepers.

Pray for a healthy baby and you'll find in no time she'll have you wrapped around her little finger in a way mom can't...and you'll be smiling all the way!

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Originally Posted by gitem_12
I have no idea how to teach a girl things like trapping, or being a Linebacker.


My daughter is a great shot, but she doesn't hunt.

At 13, she can hold her own in a kitchen - she makes a screaming shrimp creole, among other things.

To be honest, I'm sure I wanted a son before she was born, but if I had any misgivings before she was born, they are so far out of reach, I don't even know for sure.

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Originally Posted by T_O_M
[quote=gitem_12]And honestly, i feel schitty and really indifferent/ un excited about it

What you should feel schitty about is even thinking such a thing never mind posting it. Ick. frown

Daughters [bleep]in' ROCK. They can do anything sons can do plus they have the added benefit of LISTENING when you talk to them.

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Originally Posted by gitem_12
I have no idea how to teach a girl things like trapping, or being a Linebacker.
More likely she's gonna teach you about having tea,pony's and dress up. wink


You'll enjoy every moment!


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Originally Posted by gitem_12
I have no idea how to teach a girl things like trapping, or being a Linebacker.


Grils are better than boys about taking care of you when you are old. She will probably be better looking than a boy and marry a rich lawyer who has hunting land. Odds are high she will look much better than you. Be thankful for that. wink


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Originally Posted by gitem_12
I have no idea how to teach a girl things like trapping, or being a Linebacker.


I felt the same way, I didn't have sisters growing up so had no idea what to expect. Just roll with the punches and you will figure it out.

It is laughable that you thought you would know what to do with a boy though. I tell you nothing prepares you for being a parent, except being a parent.








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Miss Lynn speaks the truth...although I've had a hard time getting past the eye rolling from my oldest girl (15), but I do know she's listening.

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Originally Posted by NTG
Miss Lynn speaks the truth...although I've had a hard time getting past the eye rolling from my oldest girl (15), but I do know she's listening.


Well, at least you know she's practicing up for marrying a guy.


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Originally Posted by gitem_12
And honestly, i feel schitty and really indifferent/ un excited about it


Well get excited, and while you are doing that, listen to this. Because you can stay the way you are right now and someday be torn to pieces by regret, or you can be the way a little girl's Dad is supposed to be, and be so very thankful for her everyday of your life....


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Teach em the same and you will get the same results. Boy, girl doesnt matter. My girls are huntin/fishin fools and I wouldnt change a damn thing.

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Beautiful song.

Another point to bring out. I see many disappointed dads who have sons that prefer ballet, singing, playing an instrument, quilting, etc. instead of the manly arts. Each child, whether a boy or girl have their own character and nature and that character and nature may be very far removed mom's and dad's character and nature.

Each child is a unique individual with a unique character and nature and each child has to be allowed to march to their own tune and their own time.


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Originally Posted by gitem_12
I have no idea how to teach a girl things like trapping, or being a Linebacker.


I felt the same way, I didn't have sisters growing up so had no idea what to expect. Just roll with the punches and you will figure it out.

It is laughable that you thought you would know what to do with a boy though. I tell you nothing prepares you for being a parent, except being a parent.



Oh I knew exactly what to do with a boy. Dress him in sunday best and send him towards a mid puddle, free baby sitting for the day, or until the clothes are completely muddy


The government plans these shootings by targeting kids from kindergarten that the government thinks they can control with drugs until the appropriate time--DerbyDude


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