First Time Dad Journal

What to pack for the big trip?

Ok… So this is where my head is at.

Board shorts for a water birth and overnight clothes. Toothbrush

Plenty of loose change for vending machines

phone and charger

portable music player for relaxation music with charger

ibuprofen for headaches 

healthy snacks (Such as protein balls) 

birth plan copy

piĺlow just in case

Camera, (charged batteries and clear memory card

Make a list of people who to call and text (you can make group lists)

Back up phone number on paper (incase battery goes flat) 

My wife has also asked me to pack the following at the last minute before we leave for the hospital. Your partner might want you to do the same. 

yoga mat

crystals

aromatherapy oils

Add to pre-packed toiletry bag: toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairbrush, moisturising cream (green label), razor

This is all i got so far. Ill update the list when i pack today.

1 WEEK TO GO! Or at least until the due date. Its kind of daunting.

I’m not exactly sure how these blog posts will go but I will try and keep them relevant with useful tip and trick as I learn them along the way to keep my life balanced and my baby happy and healthy. 

I’ll probably edit the blog posts as I find time to reflect on them.

I had an amazing day with my wife today. We found the time to spend most of the day at the beach and cruising around.  My wife is going to an acupuncturist to help bring on the labor. She is really loving that experience. 

Speaking of experiences. Everybody is so quick to tell you there horror stories about birth and how difficult its going to be in the first year. That’s cool. I know they mean well. I’m just trying to let go of all expectations. The main thing going through my head at the moment is supporting my wife and trying to meet her needs. But you know what, its still feels kind of funny thinking about how I’m going to somehow say good buy to my former self. I think that’s one of the biggest things I’m afraid of. If I’m going to be able to find the time to express myself creatively. I know it will be different once the baby arrives.

Ok. Over and Out for now.