I Hold In My Hand.....

[DiabloSammich]

....an envelope that contains a piece of paper on which is written whether my unborn child is a boy or a girl.


Do I open it?

[Marc with a c]

no. but you will

[A.J.]

Ooooh! This is just like Maury!

I'd probably want to be surprised at the moment of birth but to prepare better (clothes, name choices, etc.) I'd want to know right away.

I say open the envelope.

EDIT - and congratulations!

[drjoek]

My wife went into preterm labor and was bed ridden for 10 weeks before our first child. During the course she had 11 ultrasounds to check the baby each time we had to tell them we did not want to know the sex of the baby. It was very difficult but the surprise at my sons birth was someting I enjoyed.
So I would say no

AND CONGRATS greatest thing in the world

[walking joint]

my wife and I did the same thing. we got home and i put it up to a light and saw. she opened it up about a minute later.

and congrats.

[IMSlacker]

A piece of paper? Don't they just ask you if you want to know durning the ultrasound? Marc's right, you'll open it regardless of whether you should or not.

Congratulations, by the way.

[KC2OSO]

Congratulations! - first off. Second, I'd not open it. There are precious few surprises in life. Why not enjoy this one?

[Marc with a c]

i hope it's a hamburger

[DiabloSammich]

A piece of paper? Don't they just ask you if you want to know durning the ultrasound? Marc's right, you'll open it regardless of whether you should or not.

Congratulations, by the way.


My wife didn't want to know, but she knew I was undecided, so she asked the nurse to write it on a piece of paper and put it in an envelope, so I could open it if I wanted to know.

[DiabloSammich]

i hope it's a hamburger



Me too. You hate to find out you've been cheated on when the baby comes out.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

no Let me take bets first

here are the Odss


Boy 2-1

Girl 7-5

Hamburger 25-1

Zman 100-1

[Marc with a c]

i'm putting my money on 3-2 Black

[DiabloSammich]

no Let me take bets first

here are the Odss


Boy 2-1

Girl 7-5

Hamburger 25-1

Zman 100-1


Hippo, that might be the hardest I laughed at one of your posts. God damn.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Hippo, that might be the hardest I laughed at one of your posts. God damn.

it was an ok post

but thanks for making me feel alot better than I should

[Team_Ramrod]

Open the envelope, The anticipation of what is coming is much greater than the suprise of getting what you will.

[JerseyRich]

i'm putting my money on 3-2 Black

Always bet on black.
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3791/wspassenger5702rm6.jpg

[Snoogans]

My wife didn't want to know, but she knew I was undecided, so she asked the nurse to write it on a piece of paper and put it in an envelope, so I could open it if I wanted to know.

if you know you will end up letting her know
even on accident. If she doesnt wanna know, dont look

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Open the envelope, The anticipation of what is coming is much greater than the suprise of getting what you will.


what do you have a new Board Name each month

[Snoogans]

Always bet on black.
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3791/wspassenger5702rm6.jpg

get me SLY DELVECCHIO

thats D E L.....Vecchio

[Hottub]

We waited both times. That's just us.

Congrats.

[Thebazile78]

I'd probably want to be surprised at the moment of birth but to prepare better (clothes, name choices, etc.) I'd want to know right away.

My parents had options for either gender for all of us except Sheepy. (Mom was convinced she was carrying a girl and refused to consider any boys' names. That's when Dad went to church.)

As for clothes, well, there are plenty of adorable white/cream, yellow and green colored sleepers in gender-neutral designs (i.e. - no frilly collars, etc.) every season ... we just had friends who didn't want to know what gender their new arrival was until Baby had actually arrived (which he did, last week; we're still waiting on photos) so, when we gave them a "get ready for Baby" gift, I bought stuff in shades of green. When my cousin Sue was expecting her first, she was the same way (wanted a surprise) ... so I bought an adorable sleeper with little yellow duckies all over it.

When the baby finally arrives, especially if it's your first or a first grandchild on either side, your relatives will inundate you with so much gender-specific crap that you'll be thankful you've stocked up on colors other than pink or blue!

So, Diablo, did you peek?

[Snoogans]

My parents had options for either gender for all of us except Sheepy. (Mom was convinced she was carrying a girl and refused to consider any boys' names. That's when Dad went to church.)



explains everything

[topless_mike]

My parents had options for either gender for all of us except Sheepy.


< did i miss something?

[Jujubees2]

We didn't know either time but when I think back to the days they were born, it really didn't seem all that big a deal what sex they were (both boys), only that they were healthy.

And Congrats DiabloSammich!

[SatCam]

My mom didnt know she was having twins until the doc stuck his hand back in

this was only 10 years ago

linger longer

[IMSlacker]

My wife didn't want to know, but she knew I was undecided, so she asked the nurse to write it on a piece of paper and put it in an envelope, so I could open it if I wanted to know.

I see. Well, if your wife really doesn't want to know, you should throw the envelope away. If you know, you'll slip up at some point and ruin the surprise for her.

[DiabloSammich]

It's right here....staring at me.

[Kevin]

It's right here....staring at me.

Congrats bro.

Is this your 1st baby? If so.. I would not open it.

[Kevin]

http://www.immortalizeonline.com/tributes/carson-johnny/carnack.jpg


Its a...............

[Freitag]

< did i miss something?

Bazile is Einhorn???

[MadMatt]

Congratulations!!!

And IMSlacker is right - if your wife is ADAMANT about not knowing, don't read it. You will invariably slip at some point and give the sex of the baby away. Even if you don't mean to, the odds are you will end up making some innocent comment that blows the gig.

[DiabloSammich]

Congrats bro.

Is this your 1st baby? If so.. I would not open it.


Second baby, we did not find out on the first. So I wanted to give myself the option on this child.

Thanks for all the congratulations, guys!

[DiabloSammich]

Congratulations!!!

And IMSlacker is right - if your wife is ADAMANT about not knowing, don't read it. You will invariably slip at some point and give the sex of the baby away. Even if you don't mean to, the odds are you will end up making some innocent comment that blows the gig.



I heard this a couple times in this thread, and I assure you, no one will find out. I am scary good at this type of thing. It really comes down to if the surprise at the end outweighs the excitement of knowing what's coming.

[RhinoinMN]

I say don't open, but we've talked about this. The end result is the best part either way.

Congrats again.

[DiabloSammich]

I say don't open, but we've talked about this. The end result is the best part either way.

Congrats again.


Yeah, I know this is rehash for a handful of you, I just wanted to bring it to the masses.

But Rhino....it's RIGHT HERE!

[zathrus]

Furie and I both wanted to know with our 1st. Even through I knew in my heart that I was having boy. And I was so upset when with our 2nd (i'm 6 months now) that the ultra sound didn't show what we were having. I was so upset that the dr had to schedule another sono for the next month. We finally found out that we are having girl.0

[DolaMight]

congrats.

If you don't want to know, why don't you open it, scan it, and post it without reading it. Then everyone can give you hints as to the gender and race, make it a fun little game.

[Kris10]

Congrats!

I don't like surprises so I had to find out when I was pregnant.

[Drunky McBetidont]

guess, but if you guess wrong or too slow you will end up eating the ookie cookie


http://www.greattrail.org/2007/Images/thankyou_web_gif.gif

[DiabloSammich]

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/diablosammich/Christmas07138.jpg

[scottinnj]

Do it dude, I have 3, and knew all three times. It just makes it easier for relatives to buy things for your new kid.


Good shooting Tex! Congratulations. More babies = More gooder.

[Lady Resin]

Don't do it. They wanted to be surprised. My sister had her son last April. Her and her husband didn't want to know. My mom became suddenly ill. My sister wanted to tell her what the sex was. The day she found out the sex, my mom passed away. Lil' Christopher is the best thing that happened to our family.

[Gvac]

I can't believe you've got the discipline to keep that envelope sealed. I think the suspense would get to me and I'd have to rip it open.

Good for you for holding out though. I think there's something really cool and special about being surprised.

And congratulations to you and the Mrs. on becoming proud parents again. All the best brother.

[RhinoinMN]

I like Diablo's soft silky hand.


mmmmmmmm...

[Heather 8]

Do it dude, I have 3, and knew all three times. It just makes it easier for relatives to buy things for your new kid.


Good shooting Tex! Congratulations. More babies = More gooder.


Actually, having the relatives know would just make it more likely that someone will slip and blab to Diablo's wife. Can't guarantee they're all as "scary good at this type of thing" as he is.

I say keep the envelope in a safe place, out of sight, until you decide if you want to peek. Whether you do or not is entirely up to you.

[Marc with a c]

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/diablosammich/Christmas07138.jpg

i held my computer up to a light.

it's a boy

[Team_Ramrod]

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh106/diablosammich/Christmas07138.jpg

You keep your nails in very good shape.

Well done sir!

[DiabloSammich]

You keep your nails in very good shape.

Well done sir!


I had a mani and a pedi right before the picture. Thank you for noticing.

[Gvac]

Those hands look like they've never seen a hard day of work in your life.

Caress me you bitch.

[RhinoinMN]

http://content.ytmnd.com/content/5/7/0/570a4a10ae6d5f3342c5b0b9e8a50e56.jpg

[DiabloSammich]

Well, I opened the envelope today.


After welcoming to the world Caleb Avery Sammich, 7 pounds, 6 ounces of pure bad-ass.

Hit the deck at 1:30 this morning, baby and mother are doing splendidly, thank you for asking!

I am dizzy with euphoria and lack of sleep, but I just wanted to thank all of you for your kind words after my departure. I loved them so much, I have hired various voice personalities to record live reads of the posts, so I can play them to myself at night.

Think Gvac is sexy now? Listen to his posts read by Sleeves.


(Sleeves voice) "I ate like I had three assholes yesterday..."

Powerful stuff.


Allright, I gotta go love on the cutest damn kid I've ever seen. Later.

[epo]

Congrats Sammich! It's great to hear there is a new one in the house.

[Hottub]

Congrats, Budday!!:clap:

I'm very happy for you. I'm glad all are doing well.
Thanks for the update.
See you around.

Tub.

[Gvac]

Well, I opened the envelope today.


After welcoming to the world Caleb Avery Sammich, 7 pounds, 6 ounces of pure bad-ass.

Hit the deck at 1:30 this morning, baby and mother are doing splendidly, thank you for asking!

I am dizzy with euphoria and lack of sleep, but I just wanted to thank all of you for your kind words after my departure. I loved them so much, I have hired various voice personalities to record live reads of the posts, so I can play them to myself at night.

Think Gvac is sexy now? Listen to his posts read by Sleeves.


(Sleeves voice) "I ate like I had three assholes yesterday..."

Powerful stuff.


Allright, I gotta go love on the cutest damn kid I've ever seen. Later.

Awesome news brother!

Congratulations and all the best. You have no idea how sorely you're missed around these parts, but I think we fully understand certain things take priority.

Enjoy your new addition, and try to drop in from time to time to let us know how things are going.

Cheers!

[Hottub]

It's been said before, but never more true.

This thread is useless without pictures!

[DiabloSammich]

It's been said before, but never more true.



To quote my favorite mod...


Wait for it.....

[Hottub]

To quote my second favorite mod...


Wait for it.....

No problem, Bud.

[reillyluck]

No problem, Bud.

:lol:


Congrats, Sammich!!!!!!! :clap: all the best of luck to you and your family! Miss ya, budday!!

[topless_mike]

give an extra kiss to the lil sammich, will ya ?

[drjoek]

Congrats buddy
:clap:
We miss ya lots

Come back any time

[MagillaGorillaz]

Congratulations Sammich. Must be the best Earth Day you will ever have.:thumbup:

[RhinoinMN]

I am very happy for you DS! I am glad that you get to experience that wonder of life once again.

Three cheers!

[drusilla]

congrats & best wishes!!!!

[Friday]

yayYayYAY!!!

Congrats to you both!

[Marc with a c]

i'm glad your penis works

[Bossanova]

T thought we agreed to name it Boss.

Congrats brother, awesome news

[grlNIN]

Congrats and swoon i absolutely love the name Caleb.

[PapaBear]

Woo Hoo!!! My youngest son is named Caleb, too!:clap:

[jauble]

The little bugger comes with soup.

http://cache.virtualtourist.com/1/1842545-Bobs_lunch_half_sandwich_and_cup_of_soup-United_States_of_America.jpg

Congrats Diablo we miss you a ton.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

congrats sammich

I bet he looks like a white castle now , but will grow to be a 1lb monster burger in no time


damn it, I missed Sammich

[ravn816]

Yay! Congrats!:clap:

[topless_mike]

congrats sammich

I bet he looks like a white castle now , but will grow to be a 1lb monster burger in no time


:thumbdown:

[Chip196]

Welcome Baby Sammich!!! Congrats!

http://images.google.com/url?q=http://hongkong.neuerordner.de/archiv/000545/baby_sandwich.jpg&usg=AFQjCNFoR9gyukfi5Wl4iYqPB9XcfXdGBA

[King Hippos Bandaid]

:thumbdown:


I know

I suck