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.
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.
Travis
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.
I have no idea how to teach a girl things like trapping, or being a Linebacker.
The government plans these shootings by targeting kids from kindergarten that the government thinks they can control with drugs until the appropriate time--DerbyDude
Whatever. Tell the oompa loompa's hey for me. [/quote]. LtPPowell
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
A serious student of the "Armchair Safari" always looking for Africa/Asia hunting books
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....
A serious student of the "Armchair Safari" always looking for Africa/Asia hunting books
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.
Don't vote knothead, it only encourages them. Anonymous
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." Anonymous
"Self-reliance, free thinking, and wealth is anathema to both the power of the State and the Church." Derby Dude
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!
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.
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.
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time by the blood of patriots and tyrants.
If being stupid allows me to believe in Him, I'd wish to be a retard. Eisenhower and G Washington should be good company.
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.
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....
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.
Don't vote knothead, it only encourages them. Anonymous
"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." Anonymous
"Self-reliance, free thinking, and wealth is anathema to both the power of the State and the Church." Derby Dude
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
Whatever. Tell the oompa loompa's hey for me. [/quote]. LtPPowell