Gemmill 44992 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10873 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Cheers mate We both wanted to know. It seems to be a generation thing. In the 80s you couldn't find out and everyone my parents age thinks that's the norm. These days you can pay £40 at mothercare and find out even before your 20week scan. We found out on Christmas Eve and asked them to write it down so we could open it in front of the tree That's what I thought, but a lot of my uni mates are either pregnant, or have recently shot one out their fanny and they all want it "to be a surprise". Might be a woman thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 That's what I thought, but a lot of my uni mates are either pregnant, or have recently shot one out their fanny and they all want it "to be a surprise". Might be a woman thing? Really? Maybe it's just a discussion that a couple has and they decide that they want to know or they don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Gay. People make such a massive fuss. Saw a mate yesterday with his 4 week old baby, didnt mention him once the whole day. Its his second and i was all smiles and 'wahey', he on other hand did not want to talk about the baby and was focused on the consumption of food / alcohol. Very matter of fact. That was however a very sweet story from SEW, clearly not the hard man he tries to portray on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10873 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Really? Maybe it's just a discussion that a couple has and they decide that they want to know or they don't Most lads I know would want to know asap, most girls don't. Riddle me that Tits McGee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7034 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 People make such a massive fuss. Saw a mate yesterday with his 4 week old baby, didnt mention him once the whole day. Its his second and i was all smiles and 'wahey', he on other hand did not want to talk about the baby and was focused on the consumption of food / alcohol. Very matter of fact. That was however a very sweet story from SEW, clearly not the hard man he tries to portray on here. I'm the opposite end of the scale when it comes to my family. I'm very happily married and can't wait til the baby is here One of my best mates spends as much time as he can away from his Mrs and never wants kids. I find that a bit weird personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Most lads I know would want to know asap, most girls don't. Riddle me that Tits McGee! And 3 of the girls I work with are pregnant at the moment and wanted to find out asap. They already have the child named and refer to them as if they're already born. "Oh Olivia was kicking me all night.." To each their own. Personally I didn't find out but was convinced it was a girl. Without going into details, much hilarity ensued when he finally arrived and it's one of my most amazing and joyful moments. I can understand why people want to know and also why they don't - just personal choice and doesn't have anything to do with parental gender in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21643 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Gemmill might remember this, before the Frank Skinner gig a couple of years ago there was a canny funny act, can't remember his name, anyway one of his jokes was when his child was born, the doctors literally couldn't determine the sex (boy with tiny penis or girl with large clitoris). So when he meets his friends and relatives outside the delivery room and they ask him if it was a girl or boy....... Awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10873 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 And 3 of the girls I work with are pregnant at the moment and wanted to find out asap. They already have the child named and refer to them as if they're already born. "Oh Olivia was kicking me all night.." To each their own. Personally I didn't find out but was convinced it was a girl. Without going into details, much hilarity ensued when he finally arrived and it's one of my most amazing and joyful moments. I can understand why people want to know and also why they don't - just personal choice and doesn't have anything to do with parental gender in my opinion. Bloody nora, I don't think I'd be able to do that. This probably makes little sense, but I'd worry that naming it would tempt fate. fwiw I wasn't seriously saying that "them blimmin wimmin, always wanting surprises". I was just curious as it's a very definite split between the genders in my friendship group. You needn't jump in front of the King's horse or owt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44992 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Gemmill might remember this, before the Frank Skinner gig a couple of years ago there was a canny funny act, can't remember his name, anyway one of his jokes was when his child was born, the doctors literally couldn't determine the sex (boy with tiny penis or girl with large clitoris). So when he meets his friends and relatives outside the delivery room and they ask him if it was a girl or boy....... Awkward. I missed his support and turned up just in time for Skinner. I'm ice cool like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I didn't want to find out. Saves £100s. It's crazy how little wear babies get out of clothes. Ours have literally worn outfits once. Not so bad if it's primark but we got Hugo Boss jeans and top that came to £100. Full Newcastle kits (plural) for about half that. Absolutely insane. Minimising the period of madness when people are hoying shit like that at you (or when the other half is able to indulge) is essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 ..and congratulations SEW. Been the best few years of my life by a long way. I never did many drugs in my youth either so you'll probably be the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20218 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Congrats lad and hope all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10873 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I didn't want to find out. Saves £100s. It's crazy how little wear babies get out of clothes. Ours have literally worn outfits once. Not so bad if it's primark but we got Hugo Boss jeans and top that came to £100. Full Newcastle kits (plural) for about half that. Absolutely insane. Minimising the period of madness when people are hoying shit like that at you (or when the other half is able to indulge) is essential. I can tell you where you went wrong if you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I can tell you where you went wrong if you like? I meant as a gift. The mams go mental as soon as they know what you're having. Unconscionable to tell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10873 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I meant as a gift. The mams go mental as soon as they know what you're having. Unconscionable to tell them. Ah, fairymuff. I've seen people buying Ugg boots for kids who can't even walk. Arseholes, should be shot in the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21965 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 (edited) I'm the opposite end of the scale when it comes to my family. I'm very happily married and can't wait til the baby is here One of my best mates spends as much time as he can away from his Mrs and never wants kids. I find that a bit weird personally. just wait till you're drowning in a sea of dirty nappies and you can't move around your house without stepping on some piece of plastic tat that starts playing row, row, row your boat, while almost puncturing your toe. that combined with not having sex for about six months because you're mrs is too knackered from the night time feeds and, well, i don't really want to go there about the other reasons you won't get laid for a while, and you'll soon be climbing the walls to get out of the house. jokes aside, it is a magic time - all the best with it. on the knowing the sex side, i couldn't live knowing i could find out. zero willpower. plus you can start getting in non neutral baby clothes and end the naming argument - or at least cut it in half. Edited May 9, 2016 by Dr Gloom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33278 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Unless there's extenuating circumstances then I think you'd be taking something away from the day of the birth by knowing the sex. We certainly didn't want to know when asked with our two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 It's a baby not a Kinder Surprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Cheers mate We both wanted to know. It seems to be a generation thing. In the 80s you couldn't find out and everyone my parents age thinks that's the norm. These days you can pay £40 at mothercare and find out even before your 20week scan. We found out on Christmas Eve and asked them to write it down so we could open it in front of the tree Just spewed up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 It's a baby not a Kinder Surprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42472 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Challenge for @Dr.Gloom. Ride your hoverskate down this. http://www.techinsider.io/arcelormittal-orbits-giant-tunnel-slide-2016-5?utm_content=bufferfeff7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer-ti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMag 0 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 It was the wife that wanted to know the gender of the baby right away. The wife had the Harmony test at 10 weeks into the pregnancy to test for any genetic disorders but it can also determine the gender of the baby so we found out pretty early on. Been a dad for seven months now and it has been an incredible time. Enjoy it SEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21965 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Challenge for @Dr.Gloom. Ride your hoverskate down this. http://www.techinsider.io/arcelormittal-orbits-giant-tunnel-slide-2016-5?utm_content=bufferfeff7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer-ti piece of piss. next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42472 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 piece of piss. next! Do it without looking like a twat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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