I’ve created this new blog as a place for my wife and I to share our thoughts on parenthood. Currently we’re in the early stages, as the baby is still in the womb
We’re still a little disconnected from the whole thing, since the baby can’t really communicate with us yet. However, my wife did have a dream last night that our baby was named Gabe. Maybe it’s a sign… but anyway…
It’s especially hard for me to get involved in everything since I am VERY disconnected from the whole situation. We’ve had a lot of talks about the baby, went to some doctor appointments, and even had a preliminary ultrasound. But unlike my wife, I haven’t had morning sickness, my belly hasn’t been getting bigger, my clothes still fit, and I haven’t been hungry all the time with cravings for specific foods.
Actually, I have gotten sick twice in the last month and I have put on weight! The weight is due to the fact that I have to eat all her left overs, due to her strange appetite. However, it was very strange that I got sick twice in such a short period of time. Normally I’m very healthy, and rarely get anything more than some sniffles or a cough. But these 2 incidents I got quite ill, and once I had to leave work in the middle of the day!
Luckily, I have this book called The Expectant Father. The book isn’t only about the man though. On the contrary! This book is written by a man, along with insights from women. it discusses the man’s role during pregnancy, as well as the different things the man will experienceduring the pregnancy. Naturally, in order to relate the man’s feelings, it also covers what the woman is going through. If you’re an expectant Father, I would highly recommend the book.
One of the things the book mentions is morning sickness for the man! Yes! There is such a thing! I thought it was strange when I got sick immediately after learning we were pregnant, but it turns out there may be a reason ! No, it wasn’t just the shock! Unfortunately this isn’t quite a scientific fact, but according to the book these types of occurrences seem to be well documented, although somewhat unexplained.
That is all for now. Next time you hear from me, our baby will be bigger than a peach (right now it’s like a plum)!