So I wanted to start some type of record that was much easier to get from my mind and down on some media. My hand writing isn’t horrible, but I’m a slow writer and I’ve been known to loose my train after a few stops.
So my wife and I are on baby watch at the moment. She’s due in only a few short days so I’m of course on pins and needles waiting for a phone call or text to get to meet my Daughter, Brooke.
Im excited to be a dad, not scared. My mind is full of “What does the future hold?” I work as a contractor and have access to work in schools and I can’t help but walk by all these kids and think “what will she look like? How will she act? What traits will she take on?”
I’ve even noticed slight changes to myself as this pregnancy has progressed. At first when my wife said to talk to her belly I was a little confused and awkward feeling. “I’m supposed to talk to your belly?…ok.” But after awhile it’s shifted from a belly, to a little “something”. It no longer feels like I’m talking to the remnants of dinner. Feeling and seeing her react to my voice is crazy and makes me happy. I’ve also noticed my friends who’ve had their children, when I’m around them I really want to just hold them. Maybe it’s just me seeking some type of practice before I hold my own, but it’s a shift from seeing a baby and thinking “awe, cute”.
I’ll keep updating as things go on, and if I have a chance to I’ll update during labor…so long as she doesn’t bite my head off.