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Every week at The Funky Stork, we provide you with fresh content to keep you in-the-know about your life as an expectant father, new dad or single parent.
We all know that babies and kids need a lot of clothes, toys and furniture, and that none of these things come cheap. The worst part is that our kids outgrow everything really fast - toys become boring after two weeks, clothes become too small in 6 months, and furniture, such as strollers and cribs, becomes obsolete within a year or two.
As a parent, you have only a few options: buy new and throw out, or buy used and sell used. The Funky Stork Marketplace is a perfect forum to exchange your kid stuff with other parents. Sign in and start selling or buying. It's good for your pocketbook and for the environment.
Sick of reading books about pregnancy that deal with fathers as an afterthought? Here is a list of great books that are written exclusively for expectant fathers who are looking to get involved in the pregnancy process and who desperately need advice in dealing with a hormonally-charged pregnant woman.
A word of warning: This isn't going to be a happy-go-lucky type of article. Unfortunately, there is no way to package the reality of pregnancy complications without being a little grim. That said, don't panic and don't turn into a hypochondriac. This is just a list of possible, not probable, complications. From a medical perspective, most pregnancies proceed fairly uneventfully. You will likely find that your partner's physician is rather ho-hum and relaxed about your pregnancy. That said, you and/or your partner may think otherwise... stretch marks, mood swings and morning sickness can seem pretty eventful to the individuals experiencing them. However, major medical conditions are not the norm. Although you may be inclined to skip this article, thefunkystork.com suggests that you at least skim it so that you have some idea of what constitutes a pregnancy complication. Take a deep breath and begin.
My wife had a clarifying phrase she began to use early on in her pregnancy when she was hit exceptionally hard with morning sickness: All bets are off. The phrase was shorthand for a more complicated sentiment she was beginning to feel at the time. I never fully explored the long version, but I imagine something like this: Although I earn a living as a researcher, no amount of research has prepared me for the nauseating, exhausting, and debilitating effect that has overtaken my body and which I'm not fully prepared to deal with or explain; whatever control you may demanded of my irritability level before this pregnancy is no longer a concern of mine and, until you become pregnant and face the discomfort I'm currently dealing with, the propriety of my behavior is not up for discussion.
The Dual Income, No Kids life was a wonderful while it lasted. An abundance of money and time made traveling and date nights the rule rather than the exception. Now that you are starting a family, however, all of that must and will change. Going from DINK to Dad is a fundamental change that will touch every aspect of your life. Such a transition can be daunting, but if you know what to expect, you can prepare yourself ahead of time. Here are some of the major changes headed your way.
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As if life wasn't hectic enough without the added responsibility of
supporting pregnant partner and preparing for a baby.
While being an expectant father is
an exciting time in your life, it is normal for you to feel overwhelmed
and to lack concentration.
Don't fret, the staff at thefunkystork.com (the best place to find pregnancy and parenting information on the web)
has prepared a week-by-week email alert system that will help you stay
on track throughout the pregnancy. Get your pregnancy information for dads from thefunkystork.com by registering for our Weekly Pregnancy Emails.
We all know that babies and kids need a lot of clothes, toys and furniture, and that none of these things come cheap. The worst part is that our kids outgrow everything really fast - toys become boring after two weeks, clothes become too small in 6 months, and furniture, such as strollers and cribs, becomes obsolete within a year or two. 
My wife had a clarifying phrase she began to use early on in her pregnancy when she was hit exceptionally hard with morning sickness: All bets are off. The phrase was shorthand for a more complicated sentiment she was beginning to feel at the time. I never fully explored the long version, but I imagine something like this: Although I earn a living as a researcher, no amount of research has prepared me for the nauseating, exhausting, and debilitating effect that has overtaken my body and which I'm not fully prepared to deal with or explain; whatever control you may demanded of my irritability level before this pregnancy is no longer a concern of mine and, until you become pregnant and face the discomfort I'm currently dealing with, the propriety of my behavior is not up for discussion. 
The Dual Income, No Kids life was a wonderful while it lasted. An abundance of money and time made traveling and date nights the rule rather than the exception. Now that you are starting a family, however, all of that must and will change.