congrats, bro. Be sure to stear your better half towards a labor epidural when the time comes. They are not risk free, but statistically the pros far outweigh the cons overall, both for mother and baby. Please feel free to consult me for specifics if you'd like them-- I'll gladly give you the specifics and statistics --for free of coarse!
I was up on O.B. today and ran across a couple who chose to not know what the gender of their child would be. I've heard of that before, but it struck me today as a really cool way for a spectacular surprise for you and your wife... all you really care about is that it's healthy, anyway, right?? This couple were so much more excited by this "unknown element" than so many other couples who already know. I think my wife and I may do this when the time comes. Obviously you have to paint the room neutral colors!
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