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Wednesday, October 21. 2009
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Dad's Entry
Dad
Wow is the first word that comes to mind when going to sit down and add an entry.
What a wild ride this has been and will continue to be. Not in a bad way either. Having a new baby is really something amazing. From the pregnancy to the delivery room. This is the part where you really can't imagine what it is going to be like in a short time. You get the room ready, construction work, painting, pick out new furniture and decorations, organize all the generous shower gifts, then you sit back and wait... thinking you are "ready". It becomes a waiting game. You just wonder if the baby is healthy. Wondering if the Dr's would have told you if something was wrong, wondering how much they can tell before the baby is in front of them. Preparing yourself mentally in case of something wrong. After all, it is your child and will love them unconditionally. Who will she look like? What color hair will she have? What color eyes?
Then comes labor. It starts to become a little more real. Yep, this is happening. Now, I know I did not give birth or feel any of the pains, but I will tell you it was a LOT different than what I had imagined. Thanks to modern medicine mom was able to handle the pain. I was stressed before the actual labor had begun, then anxious to see our little one and welcome her to the world. Oh wow the anxiety building until you see her for the first time. As you sit there next to your best friend who is going through a major surgery you don't know who to worry about more. The baby is in good hands, right? But what about mom? Is she ok? Then you hear the first cry. Is she healthy? WOW, look at all that hair! I think I saw all the parts she should have, 2 arms, 2 legs, wait... did I see ears? Where are they taking her? As the nurses whisk her away from you you can't wait to see her again and see that mom is ok. Now you can smile.
As mom is recovering and baby is being looked over.... what do you do? I can't hold the baby yet, They wont let me see mom... where do I go?
Things begin to calm down. Mom is ok. Exhausted, but recovering and doing well. Now the thoughts shift, again. I have no clue what I am doing with a child. Will I be a good dad? Will I know what to do when she cries? How do you change a diaper?
Thank goodness for nurses. After everything is settled from delivery, Mom and I get the help we need. Although mom is in pain, I am hurting for her. I know she just went through a lot and there is a tsunami of information flowing in. Does mom already know all this stuff they are telling us? I had better pay attention so I will at least know in case she doesn't. I can't even concentrate. Visitors, baby sitting right next to us, pictures... I know I need to take pictures.
Once the dusts settles... WOW! She is beautiful, and that was an amazing experience!
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