Advice: No's 1-3

Since pregnancy can be both a wonderful and nerve-racking experience, I'm guessing it's normal to be somewhat nervous about what lies ahead. Thankfully, it's easy to stay calm through a technique I've encouraged my wife to practice--simply take a look around when you are in public. Everyone you see is a result of pregnancy and most are doing fairly well--even if those cousins and uncles are a bit off balance (not our families, of course).

This brings us to this first of many entries on advice. All these people you see--it doesn't matter if they know you or not--they're more than willing to tell us about having a baby and what to expect. There's lots of unsolicited advice to be had and at even at its worst, it's quite interesting. What follows are the most recent bits of advice we've received. The quotes will remain anonymous to avoid antagonizing our friends and relatives.

1) "If you have a boy, nothing you own will be yours anymore. Kiss it all goodbye."
I guess that means my kid could be potentially swiping piles of rap magazines and What's Happening DVD's.

2) "Buy diapers. Lots of 'em."
This one's pretty straightforward.

3) "Ignore anything you read in those pregnancy books." --received three times thus far!
See honey? This is why I haven't finished this one.

Stay tuned for more advice! Feel free to send some in. Believe me, we need the help!