Were home

Today was the first day we all came home from the hospital. Everything has been going real smooth with the typical parenthood issues. Feeding, diapers, and laundry. He is getting on a great routine and seems to enjoy his new surroundings. He is wide eyed and seems to try to take everything in. He is awesome and parenthood has been all I could ask for.

AUG 19

Aug. 19th was the day my son came into this world. After a brief scare he was brought into this world two weeks early. He is healthy and thats what's important. Seeing him for the first time brought tears to my eyes. He was so beautiful, precious, and innocent in every way!! As I spoke he seemed to turn his head like he was trying to find me. I can say that Aug. 19, 2009 was one of the best days of my life!

Big Dad

Tomorrow is "'THE DAY"

Today was our appointment for our 38th week checkup. After talking to the doctor we were sent for another ultrasound. After the results from the ultrasound were in it was decided we need to head to the hospital tonight and will be having the baby tomorrow. I guess its do or die time now;) So many emotions are going on inside of me. All the buildup and its finally here. Can't wait to meet the new prince! Back in a few days.

BIG DAD

Baby Care

Started the baby care class this Monday. Actually learned a few things. Next week is a big day for the class. I will learn to swaddle a baby and change a diaper, which is one thing I have never done in my life. Again we are so close its just a matter of time before he comes. I just continue to hope I am prepared for him.

Big Dad

Bags Packed

Well yesterday afternoon we took time out of the extremely hot day to pack our hospital bag. Now it's official we are ready to go. For a short time it looked like late last night we were going to need to grab the bag and run as she started to have quit a few contractions. Won't be long till the little man arrives!

Do we have enough stuff???

I am now beginning to think I need another house just to store all of the baby gifts we have recieved! We are very grateful to have many wonderful family and friends who have been compelled to shower the new baby with presents. Starting with clothes, I think we have a onesie the baby can wear everyday without every having to wear the same one twice. As for furniture....crib check, swing check, bouncer check, extra saucer check, high chair check, toilet check, and the list goes on. Diapers and wipes have been stocked up in order to cut down the all at once expense. As for the brand we prefer will have to update that as we begin to use. Thanks again for all of the wonderful gifts the baby and especially the parents appreciate it!

Big Dad

What's in a name?

Probably the two most asked questions everywhere we go are "do you know what your having" and "do you have a name picked out." Well in our case yes we know what we are having (boy) and no we do not have a name picked out. It seems that everyone has "advice" on what a great name such and such would make. I guess if you like that name have a child and give it to them. Family seems to try to influence the most. They talk about gradfathers names, middle names, names they have heard, and names they have seen. Names have many meanings and stick to the child forever....which means you have to be sensative in some aspect that they will get older and be stuck with that name. I feel I am a more traditional in the name aspect and wanted something a little different but not too unique. After looking at every baby name book know to man we have settled on two. The two names we are pondering are Jack and Evan. We have decided not to make a choice until he is born. The one thing we do know is the middle name will be Thomas. We would forward to seeing the little guy and deciding the name. Would love you hear your thoughts on the names.......till next time.

Big Dad

Back Ground

I have decided to document and discuss my views, thoughts, and ideas about being a dad. My wife and I are expecting our first child (boy) in less than a month.

We have been married four years are both college educated and have nice careers. We wanted to wait to finish graduate school before children arrived. During the course of our marriage we have traveled to many different places and done many different things. We were always up for a party and any spur of the moment thing. Fun was what we looked for and we found plenty of it.

Ok enough about us.....our idea of fun began to change that Saturday morning in November when we found out we were pregnant. Now the last eight months we have tried to get as prepared as possible to welcome a new life into the world. This preparation led me to blog about being a father and any advice or ins/outs I may provide to other dads. Besides other dads I hope readers find the blog to be creative and funny.

Big DAD