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FanLove4Blade · 08-24-2009, 04:13 PM

I found out back in may that I'm gonna be an Aunt. My bro's gf Valerie is going to give birth around December 25.

Just wondering any of you who've 'been there done that' have any advice about having a niece or a nephew? (I'm going to have a niece.)

any advice? or warnings or things to look for and be aware of? Any aunt/uncle stories to tell, maybe? (my father's idea of a cheerful comment, note the sarcasm, was having to hear baby crying all hours around the clock and wiping sticky slathery peanut butter fingers off his HD tv set. Joy. well thats it. I'm gonna go test the lock on my door.)

I'd appreciate a little advice or stories for a young budding aunt to be if you could.

Thanks. :)

mgs · 08-24-2009, 04:44 PM

Oh Congrats!!
Edit: good thing about girls is no worries about circumcision and peeing when you change them!

Uncle here. My big sis has a little boy about 2 and a girl 3 1/2.

The younger years were tough, but easy once you get the parent's routine down. But caring for them as babies is awesome. But they are so delicate.

You'll see, if you are around them enough, in the beg, when their little eyes can't open, they smell for you a lot and distinguish people that way. I tried not to wear any cologne or anything when caring for them so they get my 'real' scent.

When they get scampering as wee ones, it's a little more heart racing, as they want to go, but their legs are like on autopilot and you have to make sure everything around them is childproofed and on beds they want to crawl around, but since they can fall over the edge, it's best to have some nice comfy blankets on the floor for them.

My niece developed (mentally) a bit quicker than the boy. And you'll be through periods of absolute quiet and noise, when they cry. gently rocking them always helps, cause sometimes they have digestive problems or something and their little bodies can't figure it out yet.

When their eyes start to open, they notice the colors black and white more than anything, so if you want them to notice you, when that happens, wear those color clothes or use those color toys.

I guess supplies are the other biggie, but the parents should be providing all that. Of course, your next 'gifts' to them (over the next few years) will probably be in the same vein.

mikekerr3 · 08-24-2009, 04:45 PM

I'm a grand uncle, soon to be a great grand uncle,

No advices is needed except talk and play with the kid and don't buck the parents rules.

But you can spoil them a touch more than the parents like, it builds moral fiber in the parents,

rick · 08-24-2009, 04:47 PM

Father, Grandfather, Uncle and now Great-Uncle.

And let me tell you what, there are definite advantages to being an Uncle over a parent.

As an Uncle or Aunt you always get to be the "fun" one.

Lord of Denial · 08-24-2009, 04:47 PM

Being an Uncle or Aunt is great.

Because the kids leave.

Mister Blisterfists · 08-24-2009, 05:07 PM

I became an uncle for the first time in June.

she's a sweetheart.

StoneGold · 08-24-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FanLove4Blade

I found out back in may that I'm gonna be an Aunt.

Wait, you're a chick?

Congrats in advance on winning Citizen of the Month.

thespianphryne · 08-24-2009, 05:37 PM

Don't drop 'em.

FanLove4Blade · 08-24-2009, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StoneGold

Wait, you're a chick?

yeah. Chick here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonegold

Congrats in advance on winning Citizen of the Month.

huh? That a CBR forum award you have here? Cause i dont know about it.

and haha to the one who said don't drop em.

i did buy the niece a teddy bear wearing a detroit red wings jersey (my fave team). I figure it aint too early to start brainwashing =]

thanks for the stories and advice! Gives me an idea of what to expect.

Asmith · 08-24-2009, 07:36 PM

I'm an uncle to 4 nieces... soon to be 5... my advice? ...Have nephews.

Jorriss · 08-24-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thespianphryne

Don't drop 'em.

As an Uncle, I can verify this is sound advice.

howyadoin · 08-24-2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FanLove4Blade

i did buy the niece a teddy bear wearing a detroit red wings jersey (my fave team). I figure it aint too early to start brainwashing

That borders on child abuse. It should be a Habs jersey.

Fenris · 08-24-2009, 07:56 PM

I'm an uncle, to my sister's son, age 5. And I agree with Rick that uncle/aunthood is probably the most-fun adult role you can have.

I don't get to spend much time with my nephew, just because we live so far apart. But he's a blast to be around; he's a tasmanian devil of energy and easily-distractable excitement.

õ
I hope you enjoy it!

StoneGold · 08-24-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FanLove4Blade

yeah. Chick here.

huh? That a CBR forum award you have here? Cause i dont know about it.

Yeah, it's a forum award. And don't worry, just me being goofy. Although there is a tendency to overreact that there's something that is actually supposed to have boobs on the board.

sweetdreams · 08-24-2009, 10:47 PM

Train Park and Duck pond.
You remember that car commercial with the uncle taking the nieces and nephews to the park and just chasing them around in the grass?
That is exactly what it's like.
They will kick your behind. (It's good)

08-24-2009, 04:13 PM	#1
FanLove4Blade The Daywalker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 387	anybody here an uncle or an aunt? I found out back in may that I'm gonna be an Aunt. My bro's gf Valerie is going to give birth around December 25. Just wondering any of you who've 'been there done that' have any advice about having a niece or a nephew? (I'm going to have a niece.) any advice? or warnings or things to look for and be aware of? Any aunt/uncle stories to tell, maybe? (my father's idea of a cheerful comment, note the sarcasm, was having to hear baby crying all hours around the clock and wiping sticky slathery peanut butter fingers off his HD tv set. Joy. well thats it. I'm gonna go test the lock on my door.) I'd appreciate a little advice or stories for a young budding aunt to be if you could. Thanks. :) __________________ "You better wake up. The world you live in is just a sugarcoated topping. There is another world, beneath it. The real world, and if you wanna survive it you better learn to pull the trigger!" - Blade, aka the Daywalker

08-24-2009, 04:44 PM	#2
mgs mind-bottling Join Date: May 2004 Location: New York Posts: 11,619	Oh Congrats!! Edit: good thing about girls is no worries about circumcision and peeing when you change them! Uncle here. My big sis has a little boy about 2 and a girl 3 1/2. The younger years were tough, but easy once you get the parent's routine down. But caring for them as babies is awesome. But they are so delicate. You'll see, if you are around them enough, in the beg, when their little eyes can't open, they smell for you a lot and distinguish people that way. I tried not to wear any cologne or anything when caring for them so they get my 'real' scent. When they get scampering as wee ones, it's a little more heart racing, as they want to go, but their legs are like on autopilot and you have to make sure everything around them is childproofed and on beds they want to crawl around, but since they can fall over the edge, it's best to have some nice comfy blankets on the floor for them. My niece developed (mentally) a bit quicker than the boy. And you'll be through periods of absolute quiet and noise, when they cry. gently rocking them always helps, cause sometimes they have digestive problems or something and their little bodies can't figure it out yet. When their eyes start to open, they notice the colors black and white more than anything, so if you want them to notice you, when that happens, wear those color clothes or use those color toys. I guess supplies are the other biggie, but the parents should be providing all that. Of course, your next 'gifts' to them (over the next few years) will probably be in the same vein. __________________ "Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable." I heard a little girl, And what she said was something beautiful…To Give your love no matter what, is what she said, I love all of you, Hurt by the Cold, so Hard and Lonely too, When you don’t know yourself *For hearts long lost and full of fright,* *for those alone in blackest night,* *accept our ring and join our fight,* *Love conquers all with violet light!* Last edited by mgs; 08-24-2009 at 04:47 PM.

08-24-2009, 04:45 PM	#3
mikekerr3 Elder Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delaware Posts: 14,218	I'm a grand uncle, soon to be a great grand uncle, No advices is needed except talk and play with the kid and don't buck the parents rules. But you can spoil them a touch more than the parents like, it builds moral fiber in the parents, __________________ Engineers think that equations approximate the real world. Scientists think that the real world approximates equations. Mathematicians are unable to make the connection.

08-24-2009, 04:47 PM	#4
rick Anger is an Energy Join Date: May 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, on Brookside, just up the road from Tejon. Posts: 12,123	Father, Grandfather, Uncle and now Great-Uncle. And let me tell you what, there are definite advantages to being an Uncle over a parent. As an Uncle or Aunt you always get to be the "fun" one. __________________ - rick

08-24-2009, 05:37 PM	#8
thespianphryne Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 9,023	Don't drop 'em. __________________ Photos 12/22/09 Food 12/21/09

08-24-2009, 04:47 PM	#5
Lord of Denial Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hell, Ohio Posts: 9,823	Being an Uncle or Aunt is great. Because the kids leave.

08-24-2009, 05:07 PM	#6
Mister Blisterfists Frear of Natuke Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 540	I became an uncle for the first time in June. she's a sweetheart.

08-24-2009, 07:36 PM	#10
Asmith What's that over there? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sydney - Australia Posts: 4,862	I'm an uncle to 4 nieces... soon to be 5... my advice? ...Have nephews. __________________ Trust me. Why would I lie to you? Never updated Salty Jim's Retro-Future Commenteers!

08-24-2009, 07:56 PM	#13
Fenris Marie Antoinette, My Hero Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,290	I'm an uncle, to my sister's son, age 5. And I agree with Rick that uncle/aunthood is probably the most-fun adult role you can have. I don't get to spend much time with my nephew, just because we live so far apart. But he's a blast to be around; he's a tasmanian devil of energy and easily-distractable excitement. õ I hope you enjoy it!

08-24-2009, 10:47 PM	#15
sweetdreams Capt. Obvious Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 544	Train Park and Duck pond. You remember that car commercial with the uncle taking the nieces and nephews to the park and just chasing them around in the grass? That is exactly what it's like. They will kick your behind. (It's good)

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