OT - Married the right woman
Was going to put this as a diary, but the rules say off topic should be on the message board, so here goes.
Mrs. and I welcomed our first little Michigan fan into the world last week after a lengthy and painful (for her) process. Knowing we'd spend the better part of a week in a hospital, I prepared myself to watch the game bedside and cheer silently so as to be as courteous as possible to all present.
Iowa's first play from scrimmage, I choked back screaming something at the TV only to hear a booming voice from the bed next to me, "Ball!" followed by a clutch of the midsection where a pretty nice scar will soon be.
A bit later, after a feeding, Grandma is sitting on a chair burping the little guy and facing away from the television (father in law it seems did NOT marry the right woman!) and Nate Stanley is evidently standing in the pocket for too long a period of time.
Screaming voice from the bed, "Hit him!"
I'm sure we can all imagine in that instant what my mother in law thought the wife meant.
I and others may deem it appropriate to put the blame for the impotent offense on the shoulders of Shea Patterson; I sincerely hope it has nothing to do with bamf_17.
October 7th, 2019 at 11:58 AM ^
You have chosen wisely...
October 7th, 2019 at 11:59 AM ^
Congrats, welcomes our first on August 31, watched the game from the hospital waiting for the c section. Hoping everyone is happy and healthy, go Blue!
October 7th, 2019 at 12:00 PM ^
Congrats on the new edition, welcome to fatherhood.
October 7th, 2019 at 1:25 PM ^
I think you meant new addition? As in, to the family? I mean I guess it's kind of like a new edition of yourself, but I've never heard that saying before.
October 7th, 2019 at 1:50 PM ^
Bobby Brown says, "Hi"!
October 7th, 2019 at 1:56 PM ^
Uh . . .Don't be cruel!
October 7th, 2019 at 6:07 PM ^
Candy girl!
October 7th, 2019 at 12:02 PM ^
Congrats on the baby!
But where the hell do you live that they'll let your wife stay in the hospital for that long? Mrs. Hatter had a c-section for our last kid and they were pushing her out the door 36 hours later.
October 7th, 2019 at 12:24 PM ^
Staying in the hospital is actually pretty dangerous if you don't absolutely *have* to be there. Infections are pretty common, not to mention the massive bill that they're going to settle on you (the administration loves to charge you, the doctors like getting paid a lot but don't think about that it's coming from your pocket, and the nurses are actually pretty concerned about you as a patient and a person)
October 8th, 2019 at 12:41 PM ^
If they live in the U.S. I would assume there were some complications that required a longer hospital stay. If not with mom, maybe with baby. I know I got a little extra time after things went a little sideways, and our wee one stayed a week (we are both fine now, except for the health problems associated with being a Michigan fan lately)
October 7th, 2019 at 12:05 PM ^
Congratulations, new dad!
Are you going to name him "Bamf-Bamf"?
... I'll show myself out now
October 7th, 2019 at 12:18 PM ^
"Bamf-Bamf"
Did you really need to f this?
/ runs out of the room
October 7th, 2019 at 12:06 PM ^
Is your wife tall? There was a poster this weekend that really needs to know if there's anything wrong with her if she is indeed, tall
October 7th, 2019 at 12:10 PM ^
....Nate Stanley is evidently standing in the pocket for too long a period of time.
Your son is named Nate Stanley?
Congratulations!
October 7th, 2019 at 12:12 PM ^
Welcome, bamf_17! What a great coming out party, so to speak, to experience the Iowa game.
You're probably a little young to appreciate ALL the nuances of the game but a little while on MGoBlog — and some chastisement for being too far off topic or using the wrong font — and you'll be good to go.
Remember, honor thy father and mother, and you'll be fine.
October 7th, 2019 at 12:16 PM ^
Congrats on both accounts!
October 7th, 2019 at 12:18 PM ^
Congratulations!
There was a family sitting behind me with a couple of young kids, including an infant. The parents were doing their best, but the infant was being fussy. She happened to cry out after Michigan's touchdown, at which point I turned to them and said, "your daughter is a true Michigan fan. We're up 10-0 and she's cranky." :)
October 7th, 2019 at 12:19 PM ^
Can he throw a screen pass?
I'm just asking!
October 7th, 2019 at 12:19 PM ^
Good job. I had to have a practice wife first before i found the right one and we're gonna celebrate our 10th anniversary this January.
October 7th, 2019 at 12:20 PM ^
Outstanding! Congratulations!
The fact the game was on in the hospital shows you have your priorities straight. Great foundation for your new family!
October 7th, 2019 at 12:22 PM ^
Has she got a sister?
October 7th, 2019 at 12:30 PM ^
God bless you. I get into at least one fight every year because my fiancee is mad that I want to watch the UM game every Saturday, which often means I miss some fair, apple picking, or other less cool thing than watching football.
October 7th, 2019 at 12:59 PM ^
It's not because she's been your fiancée for multiple years?
October 7th, 2019 at 12:31 PM ^
Congrats! Make some more!
October 7th, 2019 at 12:31 PM ^
he who finds a wife finds a good thing and finds favor with the Lord
like arrows in the hand of the mighty warrior, so are the children of one's youth. happy is the man whose quiver is full, he shall not be afraid, but shall speak with the enemy at the gate.
congrats!
October 7th, 2019 at 12:35 PM ^
Congrats! Our first baby was born about the time Wisconson was scoring their first TD, needless to say I didn't watch that game at all, and really haven't read anything about it.
October 7th, 2019 at 12:58 PM ^
Lucky
October 7th, 2019 at 5:39 PM ^
You owe your first born big time. Get that 529 maxed out asap.
October 7th, 2019 at 12:51 PM ^
Yes sir, you did marry the right woman. Congrats on the new addition as well!
October 7th, 2019 at 12:59 PM ^
Congrats!
My wife and 2 kids also scream at the TV with me. M games are a family affair.
October 7th, 2019 at 1:08 PM ^
As I’m sitting in a hospital room, 5 hours into the delivery of my second daughter, congrats. Kids are a wonderful, life changing addition to your life. There is nothing like being a parent.
Also, Go Blue!
October 7th, 2019 at 1:19 PM ^
There is nothing like getting no sleep for three years, incessant crying and diapers, poop and boogers, and tiny tyrants who completely rule over your life for years?
Sounds awesome.
But if you mean "There is nothing like parenting when you can afford nannies or other assorted family help" then OK.
October 7th, 2019 at 2:02 PM ^
clord, it is a tragedy that you think of children that way. they are so much more, and so much more fun. i hope you get to experience that some time.
October 7th, 2019 at 3:28 PM ^
Man, no kidding, Xtra. I have a now 7 and 4 year old that fight all the time, and it sure is annoying at times, but vastly dwarfed by their fun personalities, love and humor, among various other things - that despite how bad of a day I've had they always find a way to make me smile.
October 7th, 2019 at 4:33 PM ^
avatar most definitely not checking out!
kidding aside, train them up in the way that they should go, and when they get old they will not depart from it. if you put the time in early in their lives it will pay dividends and you and mrs woodson will be the primary benefactors.
October 7th, 2019 at 1:53 PM ^
Congrats and welcome to fatherhood!
My daughter was born on Sep 30, 2005. The next day, I held her as Michigan survived msu in overtime. Welcome to the world! Her favorite piece of clothing now is her Michigan volleyball hoodie :)
October 7th, 2019 at 2:02 PM ^
When I read those "WifeDay" posts on our bye weeks, I cringe. Sure, I like shopping, but not with my husband in tow. This is wisdom for the younger generations: women who like sports are out there. Take the time to find one. And congrats on the baby! Another Michigan fan is welcomed into the world.
October 7th, 2019 at 7:46 PM ^
Right there with you Wendy. We ARE out there!
October 7th, 2019 at 2:08 PM ^
Congratulations!
October 7th, 2019 at 2:16 PM ^
Congratulations!
Twice I have played Arcadia Bluffs on my anniversary. Played it with my buddies, that is. So I'm also in the Right Wife Club.
October 7th, 2019 at 3:30 PM ^
Very nice! My wife and I had our first date there where she was my ride-along. I've played it just about every year since.
October 7th, 2019 at 2:17 PM ^
My wife had a baby back in April. She absolutely loves sitting with me to watch football.
October 7th, 2019 at 2:34 PM ^
congrats.....
October 7th, 2019 at 2:44 PM ^
I always scare the fam when I yell "ball"
October 7th, 2019 at 2:45 PM ^
So much awesome
October 7th, 2019 at 2:48 PM ^
Why would anyone marry the wrong woman ?
October 7th, 2019 at 3:16 PM ^
Congrats on the great wife and baby! I too have married an amazing woman who has embraced my love for Michigan way more than I ever could've anticipated. Someday, I will share a few details on this board - it's pretty incredible actually.
Oddly, we started dating in 2008. Two things happened that year, Michigan got a new Football coach and that was the last time the Wings won the Cup. Hockey and College Football are the only two sports I watch. At times, I feel like the Sports Gods are trying to tell me to spend more time with my wife...
October 7th, 2019 at 3:21 PM ^
BTW - my wife is so supportive, I was going to have a miniature "Go Blue M Club Supports You" banner waiting for my little baby to 'pop' out and touch right after the doctor delivered him. I cannot tell you what a bad idea that would've been! We waiting hours before the little guy decided to come out and when he did, I was not expecting everything else that came with him. Wow. Not making that banner was one of the best decisions I've ever made. For some reason, it seemed like such a good idea at one point though.
October 7th, 2019 at 3:22 PM ^
Don't get our hopes up with your teasing.. You story must be at least on par with What's his name with his Korean wife while ago....
October 7th, 2019 at 3:27 PM ^
Ha - I should not have said anything, I know there are a bunch of amazing wives out there who marry into the Michigan family. This is the OPs good fortune and time to celebrate. I think this is awesome!