{I finally got Alex to do a guest post! I think you will all enjoy hearing a man's perspective on the upcoming arrival of a first child. It basically made me cry because it was so sweet! (that's right, i'm not a robot) Anyway, enjoy! And if we get a good turnout from this posting, that'll help me convince him to do more in the future!}
I am honored to be the first “guest” poster on my wife’s
blog. While it took a little time and convincing for me to commit to it, I am
excited to embrace the digital media platform and share my thoughts,
experiences and feelings about the pregnancy and upcoming parenthood. Forgive
me if this is long winded but I have over six months to cover.
To be honest, I know that Michelle and I have been extremely
fortunate during the pregnancy. The only bumps in the road were some minor back
irritation that has gotten better and she had a cold for two weeks. She acts the same as her pre-pregnancy
self. On a more important note, there
have been no health complications with mother or child. I cannot wrap my head
around the stress, anxiety or emotions associated with health
complications. Up to this point in the
pregnancy, worries and anxiety have been the last things on my mind. I hope the
next eleven weeks will be just as smooth.
While anxiety and worries have not consumed me, excitement,
joy, amazement and love have been growing since I found out Michelle was
pregnant. The most amazing experience to date was when I first saw her at 19
weeks. Seeing our child for the first time
is something I will never forget. That experience filled me with emotions I have
never felt before. I instantly fell in
love. Another highlight is when I felt
her kick for the first time. Another absolutely incredible experience!!!
Another part of the reason for the overwhelmingly positive experience
is the fact that I have always wanted children and had confidence in my ability to
be a parent. I have always loved being
around children and playing with children. Was
this something I learned or something I was born with? All I know is that it
has been something in me since I can remember.
My belief in my ability to parent hasn’t waived, and this has made the
experience very positive.
I am excited to share my happiness and love with my
daughter. I know it isn’t going to always be easy, but I know it is going to be
the most amazing adventure. I can’t imagine sharing it with anyone else.
Michelle has played a major part in how positive this whole experience has
been. She has been absolutely amazing during the whole pregnancy. Our daughter is going to have an amazing
mother and raised in a house filled with love.
{isn't he the best?}
{isn't he the best?}
