Still Waiting....

Any day now, our little one will be grace our existence. I am very excited. We have about 6 days before the actual due date.

As I have been learning about this whole experience, it has come to my attention a few myths that I thought were true.

1. Only about 15% of women experience their water breaking. WHAAATT!? I thought "water breaking" happened with every pregnancy. The movies and television were all wrong. If not wrong, they did not give the whole story. In my mind, when the water breaking it is time for the baby. Well, according to our doctor, water breaking is not necessary to start the process. It will either break on its own or be broken by the doctor.

2. Labor is a long long process, most of the time. I went to a baby class and saw a video giving the step of labor. Steps? What do you mean steps? There is don't push, don't push, and then push. Actually, the stages of labor vary between person to person. After that class, I am pretty clear on the delivery part (maybe expect of the head poking out). I am much more nervous about the labor part. I really don't want my Sweetie to be uncomfortable but I know it is for a good outcome.

3. Cravings. Late night trips to the grocery store, gas station, or other such late night place of business. Non-existent. I guess I should be grateful. However, I was looking forward to it, sort of.

4. Due dates are more of a guideline as opposed to a fact. I knew that but really didn't realize the span of timebefore and after the due date.

5. Lastly, I wasn't expecting to be this anxious about meeting this little person. I knew that I would be excited. I am ready. Mentally, I am ready for this to happen. Bring on the lack of sleep, diaper changes, crying, etc. Everyone keeps saying that, "Wait until the baby is here, you are going to be so tired you won't be so happy then." Well, you know what. I have no idea how other people were with their babies and I have no idea how I will be with our baby. However, I am planning on being ready. Please let me enjoy it and the experience of it. Physically, well, my back hurts, my knees tend to hurt, I am getting over a slight cold, and I tend to sleep pretty soundly. What can you do? Rub some dirt on it and get back in the game. After the baby is here, I will do what I need to do.

The next words I write will most likely include one or more of the following:

Boy
Girl
Happy
Excited
Healthy Sweetie
Healthy Baby
Tired
What is the black stuff? (Something I learned about baby's first poop.)
Of course, the little one will have a name.

Peace

Back in the Saddle and Ready for the Ride

It seems that I start every post with, "I haven't posted anything in a long time."

Actually, it is really silly since I only have about 5 post or so.

so, let's catch up really quickly. I got married and my wife and I are have a little one. There you go.

I am going to be home a little more once this little guy/girl (We don't know which) makes their presence known in the outside world. My plan is to document my transition from wannabee daddy to DADDY.

My initial thoughts:
Very Little Sleep - Bring it on!
Poopy Diapers - Everybody poops.
Crying, Crying, Crying - My cat moans in the middle of the night.

I can't say that I know exactly how things are going to be. Actually, I am glad I don't know exactly. I have bar-tended for about 9 years. I have worked at a camp for 12 years. I have directed a camp for 5 years. I know about bar-tending and camp. I also know that at a bar and at camp thing always change. Well, my excitement over having a new challenge in my life is huge. I am looking forward to every yawn, smell, and cry. Why? We have wanted this for a very long time. We are just about there. I am going to live it up. I love my wife very very much. She is doing something amazing right now. That amazing feat will enrich my life even more.

It will be an experience.

Peace.