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THanks Everyone for the warm welcome.

Work and school and AD&D kept very busy until Janurary when I all of a sudden at work started to feel sick. Then my co-workers pointed at me and said the magic words "Your preganant."

Now for the past 9 months all I've done is eat, sleep, and stay out of the hateful Arizona sun

I must say I did a fantastic job imitating my cat

Hello Jenna. I'd offer advice, but I ain't sure I want to be responsible for the outcome of the kid if you followed it .

Well, congratulations jenna. I admit, I'm practically a new face to you at this point, but I've gotten to know quite a few people in this board, and wish to show my compassion to all.

I apologize if I can't give any real advice, though I hear that there is a spell called "Cure Tension Headache" that'll get you through quite a bit of strife.

Hello Jenna. I'd offer advice, but I ain't sure I want to be responsible for the outcome of the kid if you followed it .

I wouldn't worry about that, after all we have plans for warping the baby even before his birthday.

Jenna! *hug*
It is great to see you, and congratulations!

My monster is 8 now, and it has been quite the ride

I am not sure about advice though. I mean there is lots out there, but much of it is pretty common sense. Being a parent is like flying by the seat of your pants, similar to on-the-ground learning experience when you begin a new job. Given the uniqueness of every child, the only way you really figure it out is by hands on trial and error

When I was pregnant my partner and I had a lot of ideals on how we would raise our child, and a long list of things we would or would not do. Once he was born, the reality ended up being a bit different.

So, I guess what I am saying is that beyond the obvious stuff, there are no hard and fast rules.

But if you have any questions please PM me at any time and I'll do my best to answer

*hugs back*dragon wench

Thanks, it good to be back

I've rather go for the comical aspect of child rearing. Being in the military, we have lots of programs available to us about raising children.

Besides my husband is just plan happy that its a boy so he can have an even better excuse to buy anything that has to do with superheros

But it was pretty funny to watch him for first 7 months living in mortal terror that it will be a girl.

lol!

Well in that case, here is a really good way to deal with the eventual, " I don't like my dinner," line

Whenever our son did that my partner and I would glance over at the cat's kibble bowl and tell him that he knew what the alternatives were

Strangely enough, he is getting much less picky at mealtimes

It's funny. For some reason I was sure I was going to have a girl, but I lved in dread of it happening because I am an inveterate tomboy and the thought of potentially having a daughter who wanted to wear pink ruffles struck dread into my heart !

I'll keep the kit-n-kaboodles close in hand if that ever happens.

You should hear him rant for a month that if it was a girl, she'll never leave the house until she's 30. After all he KNOWS what boys are like. Especially, if our girl turn out to be beautiful like her mom. (and those were his words, too)

WB, Jenna.

By the time you had your "leave of absence" here at SYM, I was just beginning to participate here after a long time at the BG threads.

As fable has mentioned, talk to your baby... talk to him in a normal manner and refrain from using all those "baby talk." Baby talk doesnt help any when it comes to the child's language development.

Oh yeah, have a great time changing those nappies! Since he is a boy, watch out for that sudden squirt of fountain while changing his diapers.

It can be real fun.

Marhalika

As fable has mentioned, talk to your baby... talk to him in a normal manner and refrain from using all those "baby talk." Baby talk doesnt help any when it comes to the child's language development.

I totally agree, but I do worry about the grandparents from Texas.
People down there do talk a little funny.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Bringing up baby

Originally posted by Georgi
Ah, the fighting, the screams... just what you want your child to hear growing up...

Hmmm. Doesn't seem to have warped my kids at all, although the oldest has the habit of screaming, "Let Nature take you!" whenever she pounces on the cat. . . .

HaHa, Your old friend from the chilly days of Winter has found you. Congratulations and best wishes. I myself shall be much less busy soon, or more busy, as I am going to live with WiggleBug in the BadLands.
Have lost all other means of reaching you, as a holler and whistle don't seem to be working. Email me with an update of "Life in the Land of Forthcoming Doom" and tell the other half I expect the little one to be entranced nitely with tales of " Uncle Codfish, The Battle Hardened Priest and His Thousand Avoidable Deaths".
Don't worry, I raised Lizzie WiggleBug for years before the days of Winter and have nought but happy memories for it.
bye for now SeerBlue

Originally posted by jennabard
I have been in hiatus for some time and this year is the scariest year in my life. In a few weeks there is going to be another man in my life.

He is going to be our first ... AND WE HAVN'T GOT A CLUE!!!!!

HOw do we raise a child when the parents happen to be weird, nerdy, dorks who spend their time playing AD&D p&p style, vedio games and comic books?

Please be as serious or as comical as you wish, I could use a good laugh on how to raise a bundle of joy.... GAMER STYLE!

First of all, all that gaming should have you well-prepared for sleep-deprivation. Next, you'll really learn the definition of multi-tasking - never do 2 things at the same time when you can do 3. Obviously, you'll have less time for games, but your little "man" will make up for it. And oh, learn to keep your drinks out of reach - trust me on this one. Throw out the baby manuals - your baby doesn't read them and neither should you. When changing diapers in the first couple of months, be sure to get things quickly under cover, so to speak - or you'll be changing more than the baby.

You said you're with the military - ignore the child developmental specialists if they're still forcing servicemembers to see them. They'll have you scared for no good reason.

Originally posted by Gwalchmai
However, I found that the soothing sounds of Baldur's Gate or some other computer game can help get you through those times when the baby won't be laid down and will only sleep in your arms. I found that strategicly placed pillows can leave your hands free to reach the keyboard and mouse....

If I think of more, I'll let you know!

ROFL - you and I think alike!

SEERBLUE

HaHa, Your old friend from the chilly days of Winter has found you. Congratulations and best wishes. I myself shall be much less busy soon, or more busy, as I am going to live with WiggleBug in the BadLands.
Have lost all other means of reaching you, as a holler and whistle don't seem to be working. Email me with an update of "Life in the Land of Forthcoming Doom" and tell the other half I expect the little one to be entranced nitely with tales of " Uncle Codfish, The Battle Hardened Priest and His Thousand Avoidable Deaths".

My God it's good to hear from you.

Since it is hard to reach you since you enjoy living under the radar. Not sure if the phone # you gave us works anymore since you are now in transistion. Give us an update if not by airwaves or by virtual reality, then at least let us go back to the olden days of yore where paper and ink and the pony express keep families together.

As for the tales of "Uncle Codfish" those will have to wait when the little one is older.... like when his 17.
Except for "Run, Priest, Run"

Much Love
Jennabard

Originally posted by jennabard
By the way , I've miss coming to gamebanshee.... I wonder if my Dark Flame membership has expired?

Hi Jenna! Great to see you!

In consulting the ancient DF tomes, your membership only expires if you can no longer enter a hot tub. So I think you are safe...

Congratulations on the newest member of your family! Though pediatrics is not my speciality, we did just publish a book entitled, "Naturopathic Pediatric Essentials." If you are interested, PM me and I will see what we can do about getting you a copy.

I missed you very much in DF. I always loved your character and could not bear to let her disappear, so I continued to write her into our adventures. I particularly enjoyed the tryst Jennabard had with that powerful mage... hmmm.... I can't seem to remember her name right now, but the scene on the bear skin rug where they conjured the Crystal Tentacle.... erm... I mean, where they worked through some of their family of origin issues was particularly memorable.

Scayde has mentioned wanting to get some of the original authors of DF back into writing adventures. Any interest?

Again, it is so nice to see you. Hope you are doing well. *hug*

I've missed you too, thantos3. I've missed all of you gals and of course gwally and darkpoet and others.

I particularly enjoyed the tryst Jennabard had with that powerful mage... hmmm.... I can't seem to remember her name right now, but the scene on the bear skin rug where they conjured the Crystal Tentacle.... erm... I mean, where they worked through some of their family of origin issues was particularly memorable.

Glad you love the character and I must go back and read the old stories when i have a chance. The family issues must VERY intimate

Scayde has mentioned wanting to get some of the original authors of DF back into writing adventures. Any interest?

Frankly I'd love to... how about a superherione theme? I got dibs on Batman

Thought I'd let everyone know that

Edge Valor finally came out of the oven on Sept 28, his weight was a whopping 10 pounds and 4 ounces. (I had no idea he was going to be that big )

been spending many sleeples nights until I finally found the time to eat , sleep, and jump on the net while he amuses himself on his bouncy chair.

Gotta go, my little monkey wants a hug

Congratulations Jenna!!!!
*great big hug*

My God... Over 10 pounds!
that must have been .... erm... painful...

lol! Mine was just over 6.5 pounds when he was born and I thought that was ordeal enough!

Congratulations, indeed, jennabard! May your child be a true treasure in your lifetime! Moradin bless your baby!