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rickey939 · Dec 29, 2005, 10:57 PM

...I am going to be a first time Dad come July 2006.

w00t!

brapper · Dec 29, 2005, 11:00 PM

Congrats bud.

Artful Dodger · Dec 29, 2005, 11:03 PM

nice!! As for names, if it's a boy you've got the following choices: Rickey, Henley, or Henderson

cjrivera · Dec 29, 2005, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by Artful Dodger

nice!! As for names, if it's a boy you've got the following choices: Rickey, Henley, or Henderson

Are you kidding? Even if it's a girl, her name will be "Rickey".

rickey939 · Dec 29, 2005, 11:09 PM

I've been told that "Rickey" is not an option already.

cjrivera · Dec 29, 2005, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by rickey939

I've been told that "Rickey" is not an option already.

That was probaby part of a prenuptial agreement....

rickey939 · Dec 29, 2005, 11:11 PM

OwlBoy · Dec 29, 2005, 11:15 PM

/cheer

ironknee · Dec 29, 2005, 11:16 PM

congrats...how about

Henderson G.R.
Goh Richard
Richard E.

cjrivera · Dec 29, 2005, 11:18 PM

I'm sorry Rickey, I forgot to say... Congratulations!

paul w · Dec 29, 2005, 11:21 PM

Congrats!

Still, though if you don't name that boy/girl Rickey I just don't know what to say.

You can't even sneak in a Richard? Ah well.

Apple Pro Underwear · Dec 29, 2005, 11:24 PM

congrats, 938 more to go!

G4ME · Dec 29, 2005, 11:26 PM

Bun In The Oven!!!!

Railroader · Dec 29, 2005, 11:26 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Fatherhood is one of the the best things in my life.

It's more work than I have ever done, but the rewards are amazing the first time they say (and they mean it) "daddy, I love you" unprompted.

PS: It gets easier once they learn to walk. Well, at least it gets more entertaining!

f1000 · Dec 29, 2005, 11:27 PM

Here's Rickey practicing for the big day in the delivery room.

Railroader · 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by paul w

You can't even sneak in a Richard? Ah well.

Looks like he already did!

Off Topic: We named our dog "Peter Richard Johnson". But we just call him "Pete".

starman · Dec 29, 2005, 11:29 PM

Proud of you ©

Ghoser777 · Dec 29, 2005, 11:32 PM

Congrats man! Damn, make me feel like I'm getting old again...

DarwinX · Dec 29, 2005, 11:55 PM

Congratulations dude.

rickey939 · Dec 30, 2005, 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by starman

Proud of you ©

Finally! I was waiting on that one...

Thanks everybody.

DigitalEl · Dec 30, 2005, 01:14 AM

Congrats! It will change your life.

Dork. · Dec 30, 2005, 01:28 AM

Way to Go, Rickey! Congrats, and Good Luck!

Just eight more until you can field your own team!

SeSawaya · Dec 30, 2005, 02:17 AM

congrats man, now say goodbye to sleep as I have done. My little girl is almost 10 months old and has yet to sleep through the night.

I'm going insane...........and I'm there.

but thats the price I pay for someone who has changed my life so dramatically. Shes an angel.
http://homepage.mac.com/sonordrum/PhotoAlbum90.html

You will wonder how you survived without him/her.

Face Ache · Dec 30, 2005, 02:19 AM

^ What he said.

Ratm · Dec 30, 2005, 02:26 AM

Originally Posted by SeSawaya

congrats man, now say goodbye to sleep as I have done. My little girl is almost 10 months old and has yet to sleep through the night.

I'm going insane...........and I'm there.

but thats the price I pay for someone who has changed my life so dramatically. Shes an angel.
http://homepage.mac.com/sonordrum/PhotoAlbum90.html

You will wonder how you survived without him/her.

Hell of thing to tell a man months before the event.

Good amount of time to prepare but you know he's going to obsess about this also.

And your little girl is so cute. Congrats to you as well.

Cubeoid · Dec 30, 2005, 03:25 AM

I hope he will bring many joys into your life rickey939. By the way how does "rickey939" sound as a name?

lavar78 · Dec 30, 2005, 08:15 AM

Congratulations!

+1 (literally)

Kevin · Dec 30, 2005, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by starman

Proud of you ©

bwahahaha

Maflynn · Dec 30, 2005, 08:23 AM

Congrats, it will be a wonderful experience.

My twins are due any day now, so every time my phone rings (and I'm at work) I jump thinking its "the call".

A quick piece of advice, do not listen to people who say your life is over, or kiss that goodby or your in for it now etc. Just turn the conversation back to what a great blessing this will be.

I couldn't beleive how many people were downplaying the whole thing, I understand as you do its going to be a lot work but its also going to be great. Just don't let them get under your skin.

Mike

RAILhead · Dec 30, 2005, 08:28 AM

HEY!! You got some man, you GOT SOME!!1!1!

scaught · Dec 30, 2005, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Railroader

Looks like he already did!

i LOLd.

Originally Posted by RAILhead

HEY!! You got some man, you GOT SOME!!1!1!

that was going to be my joke, jerk.
"hey hey, everybody. gorickey got laid in october!"

andreas_g4 · Dec 30, 2005, 09:21 AM

Congratulations! I can't even image becoming a father, I wouldn't know how to raise a child. I wish you (all) only the best!

* and maybe you can get her/him a nice 2nd rev. Intel iBook for the 0th birthday… :-)

zwiebel_ · Dec 30, 2005, 09:54 AM

Congratulations to your wife and you. The last two-three months are going to be hell for her, so give her a good helping hand.

mdc · Dec 30, 2005, 10:16 AM

congratulations

Dork. · Dec 30, 2005, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by scaught

"hey hey, everybody. gorickey got laid in october!"

Sssh! Don't tell rickey939! They can't stand each other as it is....

lavar78 · Dec 30, 2005, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by Dork.

Sssh! Don't tell rickey939! They can't stand each other as it is....

That's just a ruse. They're secret lovers.

cjrivera · Dec 30, 2005, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by Dork.

Sssh! Don't tell rickey939! They can't stand each other as it is....

I heard gorickey "did it" with rickey939's wife in the past!

wdlove · Dec 30, 2005, 11:01 AM

Congratulations rickey939 on the news of your first child. An awesome responsibility, but with great joy.

Railroader · Dec 30, 2005, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Maflynn

Congrats, it will be a wonderful experience.

My twins are due any day now, so every time my phone rings (and I'm at work) I jump thinking its "the call".

A quick piece of advice, do not listen to people who say your life is over, or kiss that goodby or your in for it now etc. Just turn the conversation back to what a great blessing this will be.

I couldn't beleive how many people were downplaying the whole thing, I understand as you do its going to be a lot work but its also going to be great. Just don't let them get under your skin.

Mike

2nded!

And added: You have no idea how capable you were of loving someone until you see your child for the first time.

besson3c · Dec 30, 2005, 11:51 AM

Congrats Rickey... here are my name suggestions:

1) NotRickey

2) besson3c

Dork. · Dec 30, 2005, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Congrats Rickey... here are my name suggestions:

1) NotRickey

2) besson3c

More suggestions:

3) Pedro
4) Manny
5) Mookie

besson3c · Dec 30, 2005, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by Dork.

More suggestions:

3) Pedro
4) Manny
5) Mookie

Mookie as in Mookie Wilson, the baseball player? Is that him in your sig?

Ghoser777 · Dec 30, 2005, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by scaught

"hey hey, everybody. gorickey got laid in october!"

Lucky bastard.

Dork. · 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Mookie as in Mookie Wilson, the baseball player? Is that him in your sig?

Yes, Mookie as in Mookie Wilson, but he is not among the gentlemen in my sig, as he is no longer an active player.

Left to right they are, Pedro Martinez, Carlos Beltran, Mike Piazza, and Mr. Met. It will have to be reworked soon, as Mr. Piazza is leaving shortly.

Mookie is a fine name, even for a girl.

The ESPN 25th anniversary special had a segment on children named after the channel, including one girl named Espyn (pronounced ESS-pin). Apparently, the mother told the father that he could name the child whatever he wanted, as long as the name existed in a baby book. Espyn is a perfectly valid name of (IIRC) Scandinavian origin, much to the mother's suprise. I recommend our rickey939 (if that is his real name

) make a similar deal with Mrs. goRickey.

besson3c · Dec 30, 2005, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by Dork.

Yes, Mookie as in Mookie Wilson, but he is not among the gentlemen in my sig, as he is no longer an active player.

Left to right they are, Pedro Martinez, Carlos Beltran, Mike Piazza, and Mr. Met. It will have to be reworked soon, as Mr. Piazza is leaving shortly.

Mookie is a fine name, even for a girl.

The ESPN 25th anniversary special had a segment on children named after the channel, including one girl named Espyn (pronounced ESS-pin). Apparently, the mother told the father that he could name the child whatever he wanted, as long as the name existed in a baby book. Espyn is a perfectly valid name of (IIRC) Scandinavian origin, much to the mother's suprise. I recommend our rickey939 (if that is his real name

) make a similar deal with Mrs. goRickey.

I remember Mookie Wilson from when he played on the Blue Jays. Everybody seemed to like him, so therefore, Rickey must name his baby "Mookie".

There, it's settled!

Runners up:

1) NotRickey
2) Besson3c

ghporter · Dec 30, 2005, 01:36 PM

Felicitations, congratulations, hurray, and more!

As has been noted, it WILL change your life, your relationship with the spouce, and with the rest of the world. This is generally a Good Thing©, but be prepared!

Speaking of preparedness, you cannot be too prepared for parenthood. Read, go to classes, listen to what the doc and other medical folks say, and then still expect to feel completely unprepared. You won't be, but it will feel that way.

And make sure you tell the mom to be "I'm Proud Of You©" frequently! Particularly as the date gets closer. Our son was born in late July here in Central Texas...it WAS as miserably hot as you think. Be ready to be extra attentive and extra helpful then-it pays off in a lot of ways!

Hugi · Dec 30, 2005, 01:40 PM

Congratulations!

May I recomment the Icelandic name "Ríkey".

Dork. · Dec 30, 2005, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

I remember Mookie Wilson from when he played on the Blue Jays. Everybody seemed to like him, so therefore, Rickey must name his baby "Mookie".

There, it's settled!

The Internet has spoken! (although I think Mrs. goRickey has veto power over the Internet in this matter...)

Originally Posted by ghporter

Speaking of preparedness, you cannot be too prepared for parenthood. Read, go to classes, listen to what the doc and other medical folks say, and then still expect to feel completely unprepared. You won't be, but it will feel that way.

And make sure you tell the mom to be "I'm Proud Of You©" frequently! Particularly as the date gets closer. Our son was born in late July here in Central Texas...it WAS as miserably hot as you think. Be ready to be extra attentive and extra helpful then-it pays off in a lot of ways!

I'll go a step further and say you really can't be prepared for parenthood! Sure, you can read up on what's about to happen and get advice from friends, and think you're prepared, but the only real way to know what's about to happen is to experience it, in regards to both the labor and delivery process and the first weeks of new parenthood. Just keep your cool, adjust to your new environment, and make sure to take time to enjoy the experience. The "expecting" stage and the "just born" stage are gone before you know it. I'm now in the "toddler climbs on chairs and does a header onto the floor almost daily" stage, which has its own challenges!

I agree with Glenn that you need to treat Mom even more special now. Assuming she's a first-time mom-to-be too, she's going to go through something she's never experienced before, which can be thrilling and scary at the same time. Comfort her and share in her joy!

IceEnclosure · Dec 30, 2005, 02:19 PM

YES, MOOKIE!!! Mooooooo Keeeeeeeeeee!!

congrats dude.

nredman · Dec 30, 2005, 06:14 PM

congrats man - way to slip one past the goalie