New Marriage/baby Hawkeye advice

[HawkeyeWalker]

 

[Billso]

I've got a similar issue, so let me start out by warning you. This is a pretty stupid pickle that my wife and I have gotten into, but I need some advice from fellow Hawk fans. I need other people's perspective on my situation.

First, my wife and I have been married for about 3 years and she is pregnant with our first child - a son. My wife is originally from North Dakota.

Now when we started dating and throughout our relationship it has been very clear to her that I am diehard Hawkeye fan. I watch and record every football and basketball game. I follow the Hawks religiously. To the point it probably isn't healthy, but it's my thing. Most guys out there know that once you become married you need a thing. You need hobbies to stay sane. The Hawks are my biggest hobby. Always have been. Because of that I've always dreamed of being able to share the Hawks with my son. I want us to have a common love for the Hawks. I want to take him to games and just share in that experience with him.

On the flip side, my wife could really give two shits about Iowa. She watches maybe 2-3 Iowa related events a year (if she's at a friends party maybe). She doesn't know any players names. She just doesn't really care. I honestly think she says she's a Iowa fan just to be nice. Which is fine. I don't really care about that. We get along great.

Now here's where I need advice. Our baby is due to be born on Friday, if all goes well. We are over the moon at the prospect of our first child, and all that means for our lives. I love her dearly, and I know I'll love our son, and I cannot wait to have a little guy in a cute little Hawkeye outfit. We have a delivery suite scheduled at the hospital, and everything is teed up for the big day Friday.

So my question is this: should I watch the game at the Wig & Pen or the Vine?

 

[MelroseHawkins]

I'm still saying divorce.

Yes, punt her to the curb.

 

[HawkGold]

I've got a similar issue, so let me start out by warning you. This is a pretty stupid pickle that my wife and I have gotten into, but I need some advice from fellow Hawk fans. I need other people's perspective on my situation.

First, my wife and I have been married for about 3 years and she is pregnant with our first child - a son. My wife is originally from North Dakota.

Now when we started dating and throughout our relationship it has been very clear to her that I am diehard Hawkeye fan. I watch and record every football and basketball game. I follow the Hawks religiously. To the point it probably isn't healthy, but it's my thing. Most guys out there know that once you become married you need a thing. You need hobbies to stay sane. The Hawks are my biggest hobby. Always have been. Because of that I've always dreamed of being able to share the Hawks with my son. I want us to have a common love for the Hawks. I want to take him to games and just share in that experience with him.

On the flip side, my wife could really give two shits about Iowa. She watches maybe 2-3 Iowa related events a year (if she's at a friends party maybe). She doesn't know any players names. She just doesn't really care. I honestly think she says she's a Iowa fan just to be nice. Which is fine. I don't really care about that. We get along great.

Now here's where I need advice. Our baby is due to be born on Friday, if all goes well. We are over the moon at the prospect of our first child, and all that means for our lives. I love her dearly, and I know I'll love our son, and I cannot wait to have a little guy in a cute little Hawkeye outfit. We have a delivery suite scheduled at the hospital, and everything is teed up for the big day Friday.

So my question is this: should I watch the game at the Wig & Pen or the Vine?

Depends. Are you both from North Dakota and have the same last name before marriage? Then it won't matter.

Otherwise forget the game. The game u oh will forget if it isn't a 60 point blow out...or it will be just another Busker Game. If hawks lose you will have post partum depression .

Your wife win or lose will never forget the game. You will pay a terrible price.

 

[BigIke]

Couple of things...

She doesn't ever buy him Husker clothes, but her Nebraska friends love to. They instigate it and she complies by having him wear their gifts even though I make it very clear to them not to waste their money because I will just throw the clothing away.

She's a great person. She's not selfish. This is just one of those things we can't get on the same page on. She can't relate to my Hawkeye fandom. I try to explain to her how important this is to me and she either doesn't care or just wants to irritate me. I really don't know what her angle is.

Can you say "re-gift". That is where I would go with this. Friends will be friends but tell the next one that give you one you will make sure they wear it. . . . Seems fair to me.

Took my oldest to the Iowa - ISU game for her 16th birthday at her request. Might not sound like a big deal but we live in Florida. Raise them right they will act right.