Help Me!

[300WSM]

Being a new father at 32 has not been good to my work out routine example here is how the morning went.
Up at 5 start coffee use the bathroom. The little guy wakes up mom was up with him last night so I take him in the ergo +15 lb pack on a hike through the neighborhood. 1 mile in he spits up all over the both of us. Back to the house change and out the door 2 blocks and again so back to the house change. I put him down to play and I do a wod 5 push ups 10 sit ups 15 squats for 20 min. 2 reps in he blows his ass out it was the kind that the diaper is so full that when you open it flows out on to the changing pad. Get him cleaned up 2 more reps and he starts to fuss its time to put him back to sleep. Back to bed he goes after pacing and bouncing. So here I am wondering how do you guys do it? What routines work for you? What time of day? Let me hear what you got any input is welcome.

 

[Shrek]

I can feel your frustration ! My son is 18 and off to college this August. Been there and done that ! There is no good answer to your problem. There is a reason that parents of newborns who have to work also look like hell . Good news is that soon enough they sleep through the night and don't throw up half of every meal they eat . Another good thing is your mind has a way of erasing the pain and exhaustion soon after it passes. All I can tell you is do the best you can when you can . I would also prioritize sleep and good nutrition and just try not to gain weight from stress and poor eating. I promise you it will pass and you will chuckle about how hard it was.

 

[thru-hunter]

Mine are 11, 9 and 6 now so those days are a distant memory. Now I just have to worry about them moving and breaking my sh*t! Unfortunately I definitely got fatter and I could spend every extra moment doing honey-do's and finding/fixing stuff that they break instead of working out or spending time in the field...

In the end moments like this make it all worth it.

I look at it as an investment. It hurts on the front end but pays dividends down the road!

 

[manbearpig]

I have an 11 month old and another due in OCT. Mornings WODs work best for me, right after the first food/bottle. I turned my garage into a gym I call "the hurt locker." Pull-up bar, TRX and Rogue Fitness sandbags. That's it, I can fit in 15 minutes of non-stop beast mode blitz a minimum of ever other day.

 

[Lukem]

When my boy was born 13 months ago, I was in pretty good shape. Now I'm lucky to get run or ride twice a week. It's really brutal early on, but it doesn't matter, everything else takes second fiddle to a newborn. It's worth every missed workout and spitup stained shirt.

 

[Solitude]

Bank your points now and go OTC for three years or so!

Good advice above on the nutrition above.

In a short while you will be showing the little bugger his/her first hunt. Until then, just shake your head when he/she eats an ant and tells you, "we'll Dad, you told me we always eat what we kill!"

Enjoy the ride, it's too short.

 

[Rizzy]

Following this thread closely, got twins on the way in January. Kinda sounds like im not going to be in as good of shape next sesson.... LOL

 

[Shrek]

Rizzy , I couldn't even imagine trying to keep up with two newborns at the same time ! We had a grandmother who didn't work in town . She was a lifesaver ! I wish all of you guys with young children the best. It's really hard work . I mentioned the nutrition because it becomes really tempting for mom or you to swing by Grease hut or Mc nasty on the way home when your dead beat tired and the next thing you know you have put on twenty pounds. Another thing I will pass along is the best advice I ever got for raising young children. Go and borrow or if you are brave enough buy a young dog and take it to dog owner training. The skills you learn in dog obedience training are the same skills you need for young children. The other thing is to set a routine and stick to it. Bed time is bed time . Dinner time is dinner time. I don't care what you are doing or what you have planned you keep their routine. If you are off with them at bed time find some place for them to lay down and go to sleep. Keep them on schedule and they will be happier and better behaved.

 

[NEhunter]

Following this thread closely, got twins on the way in January. Kinda sounds like im not going to be in as good of shape next sesson.... LOL

Haha! Get ready bro. Just had twin girls last September. They are a handful but a blast.

 

[300WSM]

Thanks guys for all the encouragement it has been tough but worth every minute. We took about a 2 mile walk today and he could not stop staring at the trees blowing in the wind. Its awesome how the common things are amazing to those little minds. He is truly a blessing.

 

[300WSM]

Haha! Get ready bro. Just had twin girls last September. They are a handful but a blast.

Following this thread closely, got twins on the way in January. Kinda sounds like im not going to be in as good of shape next sesson.... LOL

Wow twins best of luck it will not be easy.

 

[Rick Leathley]

Mine are 8,6,and 4. 6 years of diapers. Life gets better once that can talk and stop shitting on themselves. Join a gym that has a nice kids play area. If the play area sucks they won't want to go.

I have tons of fun backpacking and camping with the kids they love it.

 

[hunthard]

If twins are your first kids its not to bad, (you dont know any different) My twin boys are almost 11 now. Plus there are benefits if you have twins and dont plan on having any more kids. you get all the diaper changing done at one time in your life. People that just keep having kids are changing diapers for years. Daveinjax advice on dog training is golden, it wasn't planned but when my boys where little I just so happened to be training my first lab pup. The principles of having a well behaved pup that isn't a spoiled rotten little shit really is exactly the same for children. All the diapers and spit up will be over soon and its all worth it. Mine will be experiencing there first hunting season next year and I cant wait.

 

[Shrek]

Thanks hunthard , it was the best advice I got and I've past it on as often as I could. It really should be called dog owner training. Young dogs and young children are hard wired to learn from and obey their parents. If your child is an out of control monster it's your fault. You are not doing your part effectively. Getting the training you need beforehand is a priceless head start. In the old days there would be three generations of parents in a house and young parents would have a wealth of experience guiding them. Now days young parents are mostly on there own trying to figure it out. Getting good habits established from the start is key to happy , well adjusted , children and parents. Even with the best skills and habits it's really hard to negotiate the way. Start with poor parenting skills and there will be hell to pay getting it turned around.

 

[Rizzy]

Im looking forward to it no matter how hard it is. Ive actually raised a couple kickass bird dogs in the past and am glad to hear it helps. I kinda thought it would help, but my wife didnt want to buy it. Either way im going to end up being a stay at home dad, so i will figure it out quick! My wife makes more then i do so its more cost effective at this point if i stay home
I wish Kifaru would make a child carrier for the bikini frame, i would hike them around the green belt every other day

 

[Shrek]

Rizzy , the hard part will be getting your wife trained lol !

 

[Rick Leathley]

Funny Dave I have had a saying for years. " there is no luck is raising good kids and dogs".

I kinda get offended when someone tells me how lucky I am to have such good kids. Wasn't no luck involved...

 

[Shrek]

Spot on Rick. Consistent disciplined behavior on your part will yield consistent good behavior on their part. Set high standards for conduct for yourself and never accept less from yourself or them and it will fall into place. Good habits are the key to success. Very simple and easy yet so hard.

 

[Rizzy]

Yea i agree, wether dogs or kids, i think they are going to be more attached and responsive to the reliable and consistent parent

 

[Hardstalk]

What had worked well for me is finding a gym that has childcare. Well worth the extra fee. There are the days where as soon as we walk in she starts screaming and you know your sol for the day.

If hes spitting up and blowin out diapers it sounds like he is still young enough for a 2 a day nap schedule. Thats your " golden hour" as I call it.