Having a baby

[KindredSpirit 0]

Hi everyone,
My girlfriend is due to have a baby in November and I've been considering giving up jumping.
I was wondering if anyone out there has gone through the same thing.

"Kicking gravity's ass since 2003!"

[flr169 0]

Not here.....

But congratulation's to u and your girlfriend....

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Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - "fcuk me what a ride!"

[Tonto 1]

Personally, I think this belongs in Bonfire.... but...

I have 2 girls.

I had about 1500 skydives when I became a Dad, and have done over 3000 more since then.

I'm guessing this is a risk thing? If so, what else are you giving up?
Smoking, drinking, driving etc?

If it's a money thing, I can understand that, unless you're like me and a chunk ($12500 part time) of your income comes from the sport.

If it's a time thing - well, thats really up to you and your GF. My GF skydives. One of my fellow AFF I's gave birth late in Feb and has done nearly 100 dives since then, weekends only.

If you want out - get out.

If you want to stay, then stay.

Either way you'll find a way to justify what you want.

t

It's the year of the Pig.

[huka551 0]

My daughter is 11 months old, I jumped about a week after I found out I was pregnant (just once), I don't see why you would have to give the sport up, being a parent may mean that you have to cut back on how much time is spent at the dz, and your priorities may have to shift to someone besides yourself. Just because you are having a kid doesn't mean you have to give up the things you love, but they may have to take a back burner to the little one that will need you to be there in his/her life. Good luck, PM if you have any questions about 1st time parenting.

Muff Brother 3723

[flyangel2 2]

Balance is the key.

Now that you are going to be a dad, and if you keep jumping, make sure you have a few things set up.

~living will
~health and life insurance

If something happens to you, doesn't matter if it's a skydiving related accident or you get hurt crossing the street. You have a child that is depending on you. Make sure you have set up things that will allow that to continue if you can't provide for her.

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey

[JohnMitchell 16]

My wife and I both jump, and we have four children. Like Flyangel2 says, you'll have to find a balance, both time and money. And when you get life insurance, make sure it covers skydivng and flying in light airplanes. Some policies don't pay off if you get killed doing those things. Try to get a job at the DZ to offset some of the cash outflow. Congrats on the new baby on the way. You're going to love being a dad.

[Feeblemind 1]

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My wife and I both jump, and we have four children. Like Flyangel2 says, you'll have to find a balance, both time and money. And when you get life insurance, make sure it covers skydivng and flying in light airplanes. Some policies don't pay off if you get killed doing those things. Try to get a job at the DZ to offset some of the cash outflow. Congrats on the new baby on the way. You're going to love being a dad.

Agreed, I have a 7 year old and a 10 year old, balance is the key. If you give up something you truly love it will make you resentful (even if you don't think you are). My kids enjoy the drop zone and everyone is very cool to them. I think you local DZ will be glad to have another dropzone child

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[WFFC 1]

I've seen both extremes. One thing you are going to learn quickly is that there is more to life than jumping - hanging out with the kid or hanging at the DZ...Family is important, but don't lose your own identity in the process. Also, the sooner they start walking, the sooner you can get yourself a packer in training.

[JohnMitchell 16]

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Also, the sooner they start walking, the sooner you can get yourself a packer in training.

Yep, I've now got two packers, and one more in training. Some DZ's are more child friendly than others. We were very fortunate that kids were a huge part of our DZ. Pure bliss is when you can hire an older child of a jumper to baby sit for you. That makes it much les worrisome. Our kids are now older and in demand for babysitting the younger kids.

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[flyangel2 2]

It's important to make sure the DZ is kid safe too. There are some DZs that have play areas set up for kids to play at, and there are other DZs that have A/C loading right in front of a hanger where kids don't pay attention and can run out there. Also, cars in the parking lot, make sure the kids stay away from that area.

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey

[AggieDave 6]

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there are other DZs that have A/C loading right in front of a hanger where kids don't pay attention and can run out there. Also, cars in the parking lot, make sure the kids stay away from that area.

And there are some parents that let their kids run through the hanger and over the packing mat, running across gear. There are some parents that let their kids run crazy all over the airport and pay no attention to taxing aircraft or landing jumpers...and there are people who are asked to either not come back or not come back with their kids if they're not going to atleast attempt to keep them in check.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[flyangel2 2]

Agree.

That's when the parents need to be slapped around.

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey

[DeNReN 0]

Congrats to you and Krista )

I am very glad that you are going to continue jumping:) (I got him and Krista started )....as others have said its a balance thing and I am sure you will do well finding a good balance.

I do hope that Krista can/will do atleast one more jump before its baby time....the little one needs to have bragging rights at daycare/school etc.

Now we just have to get you packing so you can bribe me to loan you my rig once you get your solo lic.

[laird 0]

http://bundy.hibo.no/~blu/video/c6.wmv


Its not skydiving but a fine example of why kids (or anyone for that matter) shouldn't be allowed on or near the landing area. I have nothing against kids, but if your going to neglect them at least chain them to a near by tree. Good times!

"HIGAF" Honestly I Give A F*^%

[peacefuljeffrey 0]

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Hi everyone,
My girlfriend is due to have a baby in November and I've been considering giving up jumping.
I was wondering if anyone out there has gone through the same thing.

It seems more accurate to say that I've given up sex and replaced it with skydiving.


Some have priorities switched around, eh?

Congratulations on your baby. Beyond that, I can offer no more advice.

-Jeffrey

-Jeffrey
"With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!"

[peacefuljeffrey 0]

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And there are some parents that let their kids run through the hanger and over the packing mat, running across gear. There are some parents that let their kids run crazy all over the airport and pay no attention to taxing aircraft or landing jumpers...and there are people who are asked to either not come back or not come back with their kids if they're not going to atleast attempt to keep them in check.

The government taxes aircraft enough, thankyewverymuch.

As for landing jumpers, I've been hoping to land a jumper for some time now...


But seriously, I love seeing that people bring their kids to the dropzone. The earlier they start learning, the better. The ones I have seen have been fairly well behaved. Only sometimes do they start to get a little skutchy and bored and someone better occupy them for a time. Back in Pahokee, I was that person, lots of times. they want to play, keeps you young.

-Jeffrey

-Jeffrey
"With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!"

[JohnMitchell 16]

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And there are some parents that let their kids run through the hanger and over the packing mat, running across gear.

Right when each of our kids learned to walk, the next thing they heard, what every DZ cub hears over and over, "Okay Honey, now step over the lines." All the other jumpers were very cool , some of them having raised their own kids there.

[AggieDave 6]

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Right when each of our kids learned to walk, the next thing they heard, what every DZ cub hears over and over, "Okay Honey, now step over the lines." All the other jumpers were very cool , some of them having raised their own kids there.

Exactly!

We have some great cubs growing up at my DZ...we have a couple that show up sometimes that need some good parenting.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[KindredSpirit 0]

Well thanx for the show of support!
After considering all your advice I decided to keep on jumping. (But I will look into life insurance!)
If it's a boy I'll name him Arch, ok?

"Kicking gravity's ass since 2003!"

[DeNReN 0]

Good lord man...your 1st thread.....decient responce...good topic.....

And all you can say is that?



NO RIG FOR YOU!

[demoss99 0]

Be warned this is a dangerous area - thnk about the response from your girlfriend - her though process may be that you'll quit jumping for a baby but not for her - could be ugly...... my 2 cents

"I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."