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Preggers Take Over Live Show
By Daddy Danny Monday, January 30th, 2012
Miranda and I are taking over the DadLabs Live Show on February 15 at 2pm CST/ 3pm EST. We are calling it the “DadLabs Virtual Baby Shower Live Show”.
Miranda and I have been fortunate to already receive such great products from Baby Bjorn, like the Babysitter Balance, Baby Carrier Air and Spirit, Soft Bib, Dishes, Travel Crib.
The items that we still need are as listed:
Infant Car Seat
Infant Stroller
Diaper Pail
Breast Pump
Hip and stylish Diaper Bag that will make a dad look awesome.
Infant Vacuum Cleaner…no wait, that’s not a real item…yet
Here’s the cool part about the “DadLabs Virtual Baby Shower Live Show”: Whatever Miranda and I receive on the Live Show, we are giving away the same thing to a lucky viewer. Now, I don’t know how many of you have been to a baby shower where you get gifts too, but that sounds like the perfect place to be. So, we are inviting you to watch and win on the DadLabs Virtual Baby Shower Live Show” on February 15th. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/dadlabs
Top Ten Miranda Pregnancy Quotes of 1st Trimester
By Daddy Danny Thursday, December 15th, 2011
Here is my list of the Top Ten Miranda Pregnancy Quotes of the 1st Trimester.
10. “I don’t want to fall asleep on the couch again. I’ll just wake up and be depressed.”
9. “One thing about being pregnant is you get to know every bathroom.”
8. “Oh…I’m probably going to go throw up in a minute, so use the bathroom now if you need to.”
7. “One thing’s for sure…I don’t ever want to be bulimic.”
6. “Somebody needs to design a food kit for the first trimester, and all the food keeps you from vomiting.”
5. “It’s like a ritual now, to kneel by the toilet.”
4. “I’m sorry I knocked over the table. I guess I don’t realize how big my stomach is.”
3. “What if my stomach has become addicted to throwing up? What if “it” likes it?”
2. “I’m really disappointed I threw up at Crackle Barrel.”
And the Number One Miranda Pregnancy Quote is:
1. “Being pregnant is hard! It’s everyday!”
Coming Soon, Miranda Pregnancy Quotes from the 2nd Trimester. If you have a favorite from my twitter feed @PregnancyQuotes leave a comment and let me know what your favorite is.
NEW FATHER FREAKOUT
By Daddy Danny Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
So…I just experienced what I’m going to call “FIRST FATHER FREAKOUT”. Do you remember the movie SPEED with Keanu Reeves? The part where Dennis Hopper, the bad guy, tells Keanu that his partner is dead…and then Keanu proceeds to go f***ing nuts on the bus? That’s me, except in my reality, it’s the part where the bad guy, MY NEW LIFE, calls me and tells me my partner, MY OLD LIFE, is dead…and then I proceed to flip in my home, while my pregnant wife, who is NOT Sandra Bullock at this point in her pregnancy, is driving our couch and not a bus.
I digress.
The point is, I’m going to be a father and I feel like I haven’t accomplished anything as a film director or creative individual. I have made only one film that’s having a hard time getting noticed or distributed. I have made commercials that when submitted for awards have not won. My music videos only go so far. I’ve acted in a feature film that critics said where the worst acting they’ve ever seen. The last time I won a “real” award for filmmaking was 2003 and that was in West Virginia. Blah blah blah….does this happen to all first time fathers? Do we all freak the @#*%#@ out? How the hell do you raise a child, and still try to maintain the life you once had. Why does everyone tell you your old life is over?! I’m getting that damn call again from the bad guy from Speed! AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!
BTW…Miranda, my pregnant wife, was watching Speed when this happened, so that’s why the Speed reference.
NOTE: However, during my freak out, while I was screaming and yelling, I did manage to clean the toilet and straighten up the kitchen. So am I quite productive when I’m angry.
Parenting News: Breastfeeding, Stay at Home Dads, Pregnancy, Kids and Hospitals, Asthma, Medications
By Dad News Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
Hospitals Fail in Support of Breastfeeding, CDC Says: Across the country, just 14 percent of these institutions have a model written breastfeeding policy in place, and the majority give infants food or drink other than breast milk when it’s not medically necessary, according to the agency’s August issue of Vital Signs. (ABC News)
A Stay-At-Home Dad Wonders Why He Gets the Hairy Eyeball on Playgrounds: “Of course, I’m a potential predator simply because I’m a guy. It must be inconceivable for a man to comfort his own child, so the obvious conclusion is I’m attempting to abduct a kid in broad daylight and pick up some half-price noodles and toothpaste at the same time. Slightly less offensive is the notion a woman can be automatically granted a free pass.” (Today.com)
Fish Oil During Pregnancy May Lessen Infant Colds: Pregnant women who consume plenty of omega-3 fatty acids from supplements or natural sources such as salmon may be helping to fortify the immune system of their babies, a new study in the journal Pediatrics suggests. (CNN.com)
Study Finds Kids Want More Info About Their Hospital Care: The study authors interviewed 55 children and teens, aged 7 to 18, at three hospitals and found that the kids wanted to be included in discussions about their care and to have their views and concerns taken seriously. While some felt included in discussions, most reported difficulties. (HealthDay)
Indoor Mold Poses Key Asthma Risk for Babies: When infants are exposed to mold in thed home, their risk for developing asthma more than doubles, according to a study published Tuesday in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. The study doesn’t prove mold causes asthma, but it does suggest that exposure to mold during infancy is linked to the development of chronic inflammation of the lung airways, which causes wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. (CNN.com)
Many Kids Abuse Controlled Medications: More than one in five teens who get strong painkillers, stimulants or other controlled medications from their doctor take too much of the substances, according to a new survey of Michigan students. (Reuters)
