lurkishing me

ethernet_jock · #1 September 13th, 2005, 01:48 PM

Hey all - I apologize for being so lurk-ish lately. I haven't abandoned the MGS forums completely! I've been going through one of those "fairly insane" times recently and message board browsing (no matter how many hotties there may be) is obviously one of the first things to go.... waaaaay before I'll consider cutting weight training.

ANYhow - I'm still around and loving you guys. For those who may be sincerely interested I had another child 2 weeks ago.

(damn breeders, I know!)

Pictures of him, his big brother, me, and mom are on my blog at:

ethernet_jock

The downside is that I haven't had enough sleep for the last two weeks to safely lift a single weight - not to mention a pretty painful wrist injury that I managed somehow just before he was born. I'm hoping to get back to it either later this week or first thing next week if we can stabilize sleep on the order of more than 4 or 5 hours (broken into 3 or 4 pieces) out of the kid by then.

Honestly - I think it's downright dangerous to lift on any less sleep than that... plus with caffeine keeping me alive enough to work and drive... my body is in no shape to repair itself properly.

My only good news to offer is that I may have found a training partner in a nearby neighbor! His wife says he's just waiting for me to ask so... when I'm done being a pussy, I'll ask him. That - for sure - will motivate better if I have to be responsible for someone who's expecting my help! w00t!!!

too bad he's a total homophobe...

glammaman2000 · #2 September 13th, 2005, 03:59 PM

Great to be up to date.As to training;one strict rule for me is not to train if I haven't had 8hrs.sleep.I've been in heavy training cycles that were suddenly interrupted by a sleep-deprived period;&I could just FEEL my muscles shrinking during the day.I'll work out when I'm sick,or not in the mood,though.Rest up&get back in touch!

wbhunk · #3 September 13th, 2005, 07:23 PM

Good to see you again, EJ, and glad to hear all is reasonably well.

However...."lurkishing"?

omelissokomos · #4 September 13th, 2005, 08:05 PM

Welcome back, EJ and congratulations! You are so gonna have your hands full with 2 boys going wild in the house, and that's me speaking as an uncle to two little devils myself. (So glad they ain't around all the time.)

Marco_ukmus · #5 September 14th, 2005, 12:23 AM

Yep, glad to see you have touched base. Sounds like your having a bit of a rough time at the moment, but a very exciting one at that what with the recent birth. Congratulations mate! How did your other son take it? When i was born, my brother apparently told my mother and father to send me back lol Mind you, its a good thing that there is two of them now, since they can have that brother relationship, and learn to share and play together. I think theres a lot to be said for that in comparison with being an only child where you don't have to share anything.

Thanks for the update!

Marc

CelticMuscle · #6 September 14th, 2005, 12:55 AM

Oh, isn't he just the cutest! (and for those wondering I am referring to Tyler and not Chris although I am quite sure that at this moment in time Heather would thnk he is)

ethernet_jock · #7 September 14th, 2005, 06:35 AM

thanks guys!!

At only 2 - Robert is taking his younger brother's presence VERY WELL. We've made a significant effort to try to assure that he gets just as much love/attention as the new baby and we've also tried to involve him in caring for the baby.... which was a GREAT idea. Robert loves to bring Tyler his pacifier if he's crying - or pat him gently - or rock him if he's in the car seat or the "swing". He brings us baby diapers (even when they're not needed) and offers his juice up regularly. That's a big deal for Robert since he REALLY cherishes his juice. He gives Tyler random kisses all the time and insists upon leading us and pulling the car seat as I carry it out to the van. It has been REALLY REALLY damn cute. Yesterday evening in the grocery store someone stopped to oogle Tyler (a common event) and Robert yelled and pointed from his seat in the shopping cart "My Ty!".

So yeah - despite the loss of sleep we're loving life right now. It's TOTALLY worth it.

Glam - I could not agree more. All the times I've tried to lift when sleep deprived I have felt the same.... that due to lack of proper recovery time... I was going nowhere but in the negative. A "normal" sleep night for me has always only been around 6 hours but a *good* 6 hours will do me just fine. Last night I scored 5 hours but it was in 3 parts - 1.5, 1.5, and 2.... and plenty of stirring inbetween.

Never the less - I'll sacrifice some muscle growth for the right to have children - I would say that it's DEFINITELY worth it.

*hugs all* Thanks again!

Minotaur · #8 September 14th, 2005, 08:01 AM

Congratulations!

Mdlftr · #9 September 15th, 2005, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ethernet_jock

thanks guys!!

Never the less - I'll sacrifice some muscle growth for the right to have children - I would say that it's DEFINITELY worth it.

*hugs all* Thanks again!

Congratulations, Chris!

As someone who's been through having two boys, the lack of sleep is temporary---you'll get back to working out, and your sons are a blessing!

Good luck on getting sleep! That was MY prime wish during those first six months or so!

Mdlftr

optimusx · #10 September 15th, 2005, 01:57 PM

Congrats! Two boys, eh? May God have mercy on your soul (and back and arms and legs). You have probably two of the luckiest kids in the world right now

Things will eventually settle into a routine and then you'll be back to lifting and posting in no time, but enjoy those first few weeks with your new boy!

Scott

loopyrhino2001 · #11 September 15th, 2005, 07:52 PM

Congrats EJ! Training can wait while you bond with your newborn and heal from your injury.

ethernet_jock · #12 September 16th, 2005, 08:34 AM

thanks again guys for the support and the understanding... it's incredibly cool that you guys really do "get it"... even the gay ones.

I am loving every minute of having another boy around - but I can't wait until he's a little older and more fun. Robert (the 2-year-old) is like my best little pal now - I can't wait until they're old enough to start weight training and martial arts training with me... w00t!!

Now - if I could just get some more consistant sleep out of him (3 hours last night)... sheesh.

hulkmuscle · #13 September 16th, 2005, 11:06 AM

Belated congrats here, EJ. I just became an uncle myself past to twins this past May after years and years of never expecting to have any further children in our family. In fact, the line was scheduled to die with me. But my sister went through procedures for several years, and especially after my Dad died, her motivation became that much more resolved. So, now I have a niece (Roxy...with a name like that, she's bound to be high-maintenance) and a nephew (Tyler, who looks like he's gonna be a little bruiser) with whom I get to share our lives with.

As my sister told me,"you can teach them all about musicals and bodybuilding."

What better combo is there?

Again, congratulations. Always time for training later. Try and get some rest when you can!