It looks like I have to get another 996...

... so I can share it with my upcoming KID at the track!! I'M GOING TO BE A DADDY!! I'm so freakin excited, it's not even funny. So, within the next 9 months, I'll be out buying weird food and within the next 1-3 years, I won't be sleeping at all... I bid farewell to surfing the net and RennList!

Congrats!

Congratulations!! We are expecting our first child in only a few days - hence the move to a car with a backseat, Good luck in Babies'R'Us.

Congrats Arnie! That's wonderful news. You'll still be around RL, just at strage hours and whenever you get a few minutes... And my 2 1/2 y/o daughter loves to ride in daddy's car. If you want a suggestion on an excellent baby book, it's called "Healthy Sleep Habits, Healthy Baby" by Marc someone or other. Anyway, a great book if you want some info on creating good sleeping habits for your baby. We followed the book, everything it said would happen, did. It takes a bit of work on the parents part, but at around 12 wks (I think) my daughter slept through the night (7-730pm to 7am) and still does to this day. It's all about schedule! There were so many myths that our parents did that actually have a negative effect, you'll be surprised.

Thanks guys and thanks for the tip, Don...I'll look into that!

http://www.strollandgo.com/Recaro-Ch...t_c_109-1.html

Congrats Arnee!

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Man, my baby will get a Recaro seat before *I* do!

Congrat's Arnee

Congrats! Daddy-hood is awesome. You'll love it! C.

thanks a bunch guys...!!

Congrats, you'll love it!.... keep the belly full (the baby) and youll be fine.

Congratulations ArneeA

Congrats! Nothing has been more enjoyable than watching my kids grow & learn. They are almost 7 & 8 and love going for rides in my car!

Congratulations! Babies and cars mix well... just keep their keep off the seats and the paintwork.

Congratulations Arnie, your life will never be the same. You are in for some wonderful experiences. I enjoy sharing my car addiction with my kids. They become little clones of you and your wife. Don't forget to tell your wife how wonderful she looks, as she gets bigger (she will thank you). Good luck!

hehe Mark good tips! Thanks all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

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So when is it due? Did you you just find out, or are you a few months into the fun?

That is the coolest thing you can experience!!! I had to go from the boxster to the 996 because I needed the back seat. There is nothing better in life IMO - ENJOY!!!

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Just found out through actual blood test... we're still trying to be really careful so it will all continue w/o any probs.

I went and actually looked up the book I mentioned earlier to make sure I had it right, it's "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Marc Weissbluth.

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Cool! Well, you still have a few weeks of peace and quiet before the morning sickness starts. Enjoy it while you can.

Congrats ArneeA, one of the best things in life is having a family(in addition to owning a Porsche).My oldest son(29) had a daughter almost 2 yrs ago.

Congrats!! We had our first a year ago, I love being a Dad! My daughter is amazing!

Congrats Arnie! That wll be the happiest day of your life! Having a child is like opening up your garage door and seeing 20 Porsches parked in it, only better!

Congrats!

Congrats!!! The next 9 months are going to be a hell of a ride!!! Hope your wife is young..under 30, because if not the doctors are going to drive you nuts with all the sonograms and other tests..to be sure you get a heart attack over absolutely nothing!!! I found out that baby doctors are the most sued in the country!! Remember that I told you this...because there is no reason to worry 99%...but it cost me some sleepless nights! and in the end the girl is super healthy and I am a lot greyer!! Also make sure that the hospital bag is packed 2 months beforehand...my wife kept on delaying and we had the scramble a month ahead of time....and this is unneeded stress when the water is broken! In the end (my baby girls is 10 months now) I wish I had here 10 years earlier! It is like Time says and better...20 ferrari's.....she makes you smile every time you see her/him....even when you are in your deepest depression!!

Congratulations. I'm guessing this is your first. I have a 10 and 13 year old. All I can say is what a ride. Ken

tipstall/Ken, yeah, our very first... scared and excited at the same time! Nicolaas, the hospital bag being packed way in advance is a great idea! Thanks all!! I hope I don't wake up from this dream.

Congrats!!!! Our son just turned 5 months. It has been a wonderful experience!

Congratulations!!!!! Thats awesome

Congrats!! Having babies is truly a life-changer, but wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. Did they tell you about the RMS leaks that have to be cleaned up 5-6 times a day? Have fun!!

Congratulations! the best gift in life!

Thanks all, I'm still excited... it isn't a dream.

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Smart move! Get your sleep now. Those long weekend mornings waking up at 10am and going to eat lunch at some cafe, will be few and far between for a couple of years. Sleep, sleep, sleep now! Having kids is awesome.

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Good advice Nicolaas - also, keep a towel in the car for the ride to the hospital - if the water breaks in the car that's not a good thing for leather. I wouldn't describe it as a 20 Ferrari or Porsche event. Having kids is cool, but they're hard work. There are some days that you'll love it and some days that you'll wish you have never done it, but overall it's good. I also have to agree with Nicolaas - I wish we had kids earlier when we had more energy to deal with the lack of sleep and the temper tantrums. The real test of whether you're good to be a parent is if you decide that you're glutton enough for punishment to go back for a second one.