What I Expected at My First Son’s Birth When my wife was pregnant with our first son, I would talk to fathers about what to expect, mainly during labor and delivery. Many of them, like my Uncle Brian, described seeing your child born as a mind-blowing experience. I remember him saying “dude” a lot. Fathers [...]
haiku: bathroom light’s still on / while mom sleeps, dad’s pinky knuckle / comforting baby
We got home yesterday afternoon. We should have picked up Susan’s Percocet on the way home, but as of this morning she has her pain meds. Susan’s mom is here until Thursday. People are bringing us meals six times in the next two weeks. Thanks again everyone for thinking of us and praying. We’ll make [...]
Mom able to walk around a bit. Dad still making dumb jokes. Baby still not named.