Know how time seems to come to a halt when you’re looking forward to something? Like when you were a kid, how the hours seemed to creep by when you were waiting to open all those lovely christmas- or birthday-presents? It’s now about 2,5 months until our baby is supposed to be born, and though I sometimes feel like it hasn’t been too long since we found out Marianne was pregnant, I now find myself thinking that 2,5 months is an eternity!
In preparation for the baby’s arrival, we’ve purchased a few of the necessary items, such as a stroller, dresser, baby-bathtub, some cute clothes etc. We’ve also read a lot of books and internet articles about parenting and baby-related subjects, and generally feel well prepared – or at least as well prepared as any first-time parents can be.
Once we’ve brought the little one home, and she/he is in bed sleeping or in the stroller screaming, I’m sure we’ll be wondering what we’ve gotten ourselves into. Of course there will be moments of fear, doubt, and perhaps even desperation. The bottom line is that you can never prepare yourself for all eventualities.
As long as you’re prepared to do anything in your power for the baby to have a happy childhood, you’re gonna be fine. At least that’s how I see things. Just do your best, don’t over-protect the baby from all the dangers of the world, let them experience all aspects of life for themselves, and support and love them no matter what.
As others said to us before our daughter arrived: Enjoy the time! This is the last chance to be only the two of you for quite some time. Go out and eat at a restaurant. Watch a movie at the cinema. Sleep late. You are going to miss not being able to do that for a while (not that I would want to have anything undone).
You guys are gonna make amazing parents! What a lucky kid
Sounds like you’re entering this with the right state of mind — be sure to keep us posted on how things pan out after the big day!
Just don’t forget the diapers. We did. That was really the only thing we needed and we didn’t have any! We managed to bring a couple home from the hospital, on a Sunday. Honestly, I don’t know when we got more.
Hope you’re doing great! Can’t wait to hear soon!!