Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Fatherhood Top Five - Best things about bein' a dad!
Yesterday was my second father's day, of many to come. This is the one day of the year, where we remember to stop and thank dad for all that he does, and where life slows down just a tad, to spend time with him. I love these special days, because they are special in their own little ways, but I appreciate my dad all the time, for the things that he does.
This father's day, I woke up to my little boy leaning over me, with his big, 8 tooth grin, saying "da-da". What a thing to wake up to on a Sunday morning! Oh, and did I metion, he let J and I sleep in until 7:30 a.m. the whole weekend?! Thanks O-man!
Here are the top five things about fatherhood, in my opinion:
5. Not worrying what your shirt looks like in the morning after a bit of snot, spit up or milk gets wiped on it. Enjoy it while it lasts fellas!
4. Waking up with the birds. I truly mean this, although I complain about it sometimes! Once you have children, you realize just how much daylight you've actually missed while you lay in bed on those lazy weekends! No alarm is necessary in our house, Little-O is up by 6 a.m. like clock work.
3. Living each day anew. Until you are a father, every day seems the same. Go to bed, wake up, go to work, come home, eat, go to bed.... When you have children, you learn to live through their eyes! Every day I spend with O, I learn something completely new. New ways to pronounce words, new ways to mark up the walls, just how amazing it is to be outside and look at the sky, or the intricate details of a rock or sand. A-ma-zing!
2. Da-da. I've been called a lot of things in my life, but I get a crazy chill every time O calls me Da-da or daddy or dad! His enunciation of daddy and mommy is amazing. I can feel his love every time he calls me, and like all you dad's know, it is one amazing feeling.
1. Coming Home after work. The best part of my day is walking through the door after work. I mean, I was always greeted happily by the dogs and J, but when I walk through the door and O sees me, his eyes absolutely light up. He goes right to the railing, and reaches through, trying to touch me, making sure I'm actually home. Then the fun begins! We play, we talk, watch his movie, have supper, go for a walk. We just enjoy being together, me and the O-man.
Take care Dad's (and moms who read this) and happy belated Father's day! Enjoy this gift, every day.
B
This father's day, I woke up to my little boy leaning over me, with his big, 8 tooth grin, saying "da-da". What a thing to wake up to on a Sunday morning! Oh, and did I metion, he let J and I sleep in until 7:30 a.m. the whole weekend?! Thanks O-man!
Here are the top five things about fatherhood, in my opinion:
5. Not worrying what your shirt looks like in the morning after a bit of snot, spit up or milk gets wiped on it. Enjoy it while it lasts fellas!
4. Waking up with the birds. I truly mean this, although I complain about it sometimes! Once you have children, you realize just how much daylight you've actually missed while you lay in bed on those lazy weekends! No alarm is necessary in our house, Little-O is up by 6 a.m. like clock work.
3. Living each day anew. Until you are a father, every day seems the same. Go to bed, wake up, go to work, come home, eat, go to bed.... When you have children, you learn to live through their eyes! Every day I spend with O, I learn something completely new. New ways to pronounce words, new ways to mark up the walls, just how amazing it is to be outside and look at the sky, or the intricate details of a rock or sand. A-ma-zing!
2. Da-da. I've been called a lot of things in my life, but I get a crazy chill every time O calls me Da-da or daddy or dad! His enunciation of daddy and mommy is amazing. I can feel his love every time he calls me, and like all you dad's know, it is one amazing feeling.
1. Coming Home after work. The best part of my day is walking through the door after work. I mean, I was always greeted happily by the dogs and J, but when I walk through the door and O sees me, his eyes absolutely light up. He goes right to the railing, and reaches through, trying to touch me, making sure I'm actually home. Then the fun begins! We play, we talk, watch his movie, have supper, go for a walk. We just enjoy being together, me and the O-man.
Take care Dad's (and moms who read this) and happy belated Father's day! Enjoy this gift, every day.
B
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Happy Father's Day
Hi everyone -
Today is a day where we are recognized for being a father! The amazing gift of fatherhood was given to me a little over a year ago, and I wouldn't change anything for it. My dad taught me a lot about being a father, and I hope to share that same knowledge with my own son one day.
Enjoy today, like you do every waking moment as a father. Take a look in those little eyes that glow when they see you, and know that even though this is probably the most exhausting gig in the world, there is no other way to live.
Happy Father's Day Dad's!
Trust birth,
Blair
Today is a day where we are recognized for being a father! The amazing gift of fatherhood was given to me a little over a year ago, and I wouldn't change anything for it. My dad taught me a lot about being a father, and I hope to share that same knowledge with my own son one day.
Enjoy today, like you do every waking moment as a father. Take a look in those little eyes that glow when they see you, and know that even though this is probably the most exhausting gig in the world, there is no other way to live.
Happy Father's Day Dad's!
Trust birth,
Blair
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Today's Parent Link
Hello again. Normally I wouldn't do two posts in one day, but I was sent this article, and thought I would share it with all of you dads and soon-to-be dads. Enjoy!
http://www.todaysparent.com/lifeasparent/fatherhood/article.jsp?content=20080421_115436_10752&page=1#01
Copy and paste it into your browser and as always, trust birth.
B
http://www.todaysparent.com/lifeasparent/fatherhood/article.jsp?content=20080421_115436_10752&page=1#01
Copy and paste it into your browser and as always, trust birth.
B
Midwife Appointment - 8 June 2011
Hi folks. A lot of fathers don't really feel connected to their unborn child until they actually meet them on their birth-day. With O, I can say this was true. That is, until I heard his little heart beating for the first time, at the end of the first trimester. This instantly triggered something in me that said "you're going to be a father, make ways to get connected with your baby and your wife." So I did, and I swear that a lot of the things that I did, while J was pregnant with O, and the way he came into this world, gave me the relationship I have with my son today.
June 8, 2011, 6 months before we meet our 2nd baby, is the day I heard my baby's heartbeat at our midwife appointment. I think any father can attest, that hearing the little, speedy heartbeat is a day they'll never forget. It is one of the most amazing experiences, next to childbirth, that a father can have. Hearing the little ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta on the doppler, can be summed in one word. AMAZING. After the heartbeat, the appointment went on as usual, and we headed home, on an amazing June day.
I'll give you a small glimpse of how midwifery care works in Saskatoon. All couples are assigned a primary Midwife, and an on-call midwife. The primary is the lovely midwife we will get to spend the most of our time with, with occassional visits with the on-call, near the end of the pregnancy so we are all comfortable with eachother. After the birth, the primary midwife continues care of mom and newborn, at home. We are fortunate enough to have the same primary Midwife we had with O, Jessica. She is, like all of the midwives, an amazing woman, who truly has a passion for what she does. She also has developed a great relationship with J, and is someone we can truly confide in and trust to guide us towards the birth of our second child. We are also thrilled that Roz is our on-call midwife. She provided amazing care to O at his birth, and will likely be doing the same for the birth of our second child.
Any of you parents out there who are curious for a dad's perspective on homebirth, midwifery care, or alternative child birth and child rearing methods, let me know.
Until next time everyone, trust birth.
B
June 8, 2011, 6 months before we meet our 2nd baby, is the day I heard my baby's heartbeat at our midwife appointment. I think any father can attest, that hearing the little, speedy heartbeat is a day they'll never forget. It is one of the most amazing experiences, next to childbirth, that a father can have. Hearing the little ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta on the doppler, can be summed in one word. AMAZING. After the heartbeat, the appointment went on as usual, and we headed home, on an amazing June day.
I'll give you a small glimpse of how midwifery care works in Saskatoon. All couples are assigned a primary Midwife, and an on-call midwife. The primary is the lovely midwife we will get to spend the most of our time with, with occassional visits with the on-call, near the end of the pregnancy so we are all comfortable with eachother. After the birth, the primary midwife continues care of mom and newborn, at home. We are fortunate enough to have the same primary Midwife we had with O, Jessica. She is, like all of the midwives, an amazing woman, who truly has a passion for what she does. She also has developed a great relationship with J, and is someone we can truly confide in and trust to guide us towards the birth of our second child. We are also thrilled that Roz is our on-call midwife. She provided amazing care to O at his birth, and will likely be doing the same for the birth of our second child.
Any of you parents out there who are curious for a dad's perspective on homebirth, midwifery care, or alternative child birth and child rearing methods, let me know.
Until next time everyone, trust birth.
B
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Welcome!
Thanks for stopping by! With this blog, I hope to share with you my journey towards fatherhood for the second time, as my wife and I prepare for the arrival of our second child, to be born at home.
As it is, one could say that home birth is somewhat of an alternative lifestyle, that many frown on. In my opinion, having a baby at home, makes an already lifechanging experience, that much more amazing! My first son, O-man, was born at home on April of 2010. He is the light of my life, and a perfect example of the benefits of a home birth.
From time to time on this blog, I'll update you on how the pregnancy is going, and discuss home birth, and why it is viewed the way it is. Being the nerd that I am, I'll probably spend hours finding articles with research that supports my thoughts and opinions. I also look forward to talking to other fathers or fathers-to-be, who will be experiencing this for the first time.
Whether your stopping by just for fun, or you are curious about alternative child-bearing and rearing methods, I look forward to sharing my experiences with you.
Trust birth,
B
As it is, one could say that home birth is somewhat of an alternative lifestyle, that many frown on. In my opinion, having a baby at home, makes an already lifechanging experience, that much more amazing! My first son, O-man, was born at home on April of 2010. He is the light of my life, and a perfect example of the benefits of a home birth.
From time to time on this blog, I'll update you on how the pregnancy is going, and discuss home birth, and why it is viewed the way it is. Being the nerd that I am, I'll probably spend hours finding articles with research that supports my thoughts and opinions. I also look forward to talking to other fathers or fathers-to-be, who will be experiencing this for the first time.
Whether your stopping by just for fun, or you are curious about alternative child-bearing and rearing methods, I look forward to sharing my experiences with you.
Trust birth,
B
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