The Massive Influx Of The “I Wants”

by Robb Sutton
Wicked White Mitsubishi Evolution X

The weeks leading up to the end of the first trimester are pretty much a roller coaster emotionally for you and your other half. It means a lot for the safety of the baby and your percentage chance of going the distance to get past that pivotal date. All focus is on getting past that point…and getting to tell everyone about it.

So what happens to the brain of a guy once that is complete?

For me…without even really realizing it…my brain went into major “I want” mode. I’m not kidding either. It is as our subconscious suddenly realizes that several months from now is the end of our gadget/fun car/get anything we want stage.

It’s not that it completely goes away…as I know plenty of dads that get to fill their hobbies and gear needs still, but you get hit with a brick wall that it is no longer a priority. The baby and the mom now take center stage and you have a few short months to get in anything you can while still be able to provide for the new member about to join your family.

Ironically, it wasn’t until I sat back and really thought about why I was having these feelings that I realized what was really going on. I can’t speak for all of the other expectant fathers of their first kid out there…but it was and still is really weird for me.

So what do I want to try to get in before the baby is born?!

Wicked White Mitsubishi Evolution X

A wicked white Mitsubishi Evolution X…and why do I want it?

  • I want to be the fastest dad in the carpool line.
  • I am on my second truck in a row so I really want something fun that is easier to park.
  • It has four doors and a nice backseat (along with about a million airbags)…so it is baby approved.
  • And most importantly…my subconscious is telling me I will never be able to have anything like this ever again!

Now I just have to convince the wife that a lower car payment and more power is a good thing. How do you think I will do? “Hey babe look! I can even get a Recaro car seat to match the seats in the car!”

The Reality…

What I am going through is probably pretty normal. I am pretty sure that when it comes to this kind of stuff I am not the first nor will I be the last. Do I have to have a fast car right now? No…but I want one.

The reality is that everything will be fine and priorities are going to shift away from stuff to family. These are all good things but the testosterone in me does not want to let go of all things fast, technical and mine.

 

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10 comments

B April 13, 2011 - 6:58 pm

Ohboy, you hit the nail on the head. From the we found out she was preggers until now, we (ok, mostly *I*) bought:
2 bikes (Nomad and RIP)
Nikon D7000
new axles for the jeep
new wheels and tires for the jeep
new bumper for the jeep
iPad2
new Photo printer
new NAS drive
and probably more.

I’m sure I’ll wish I had the cash back at some point, but gizmos are cool…

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Robb Sutton April 13, 2011 - 7:24 pm

I thought you might be able to relate. 😉

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jeff April 13, 2011 - 8:02 pm

Ha! I was able to wrangle out the new Nomad and the 7d!

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Roger April 13, 2011 - 10:07 pm

4 door GTI with DSG would be a good compromise.

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Robb Sutton April 13, 2011 - 10:44 pm

I have a better chance with the Evo. Wagons aren’t allowed at our house.

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Roger April 14, 2011 - 4:33 pm

It’s a hatchback! Hmmm, I guess you just called my car ugly. 🙂

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Robb Sutton April 14, 2011 - 8:07 pm

It’s a rule from the boss. 😉

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Robb Sutton April 14, 2011 - 8:16 pm

But…I like the look of yours. Not the 4 door though…looks disproportionate.

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Dom January 6, 2012 - 1:06 pm

I have an evo ix and I wanna buy matching car seats just like this dad

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