Being a DAD

Excited! Nervous !! or feel like you have got everything covered to become an awesome dad. These might be just the feelings that describe anyone who is having a baby and if you are one of them, CONGRATULATIONS !!

I have a 16 months old myself and wanted to share my journey as he changed from a bundle of joy to become our everything. In my late 20’s I was so ready to become a dad and our first baby was on his way. The thought of having a baby never scared me but the problem was I had never held a baby before.

Everyday I talked with my wife for hours discussing how I will hold the baby and how I will do everything for him. The thing that scared us the most was how we were going to bathe this tiny creature. I took parenting classes, googled and read every article on parenting. I did everything that I could possibly think of.

Finally on the day of surgery, early morning, we walked to the hospital. We were excited and scared as we knew that our life was going to change forever. I had a lot of things going on in my mind but when I heard the first cry of my son and the nurse placed him on my arms, I was at peace. The moment was magical. I was no longer worried if I would become a great dad. I wasn’t worried how I would take care of him. I was simply happy that I was a DAD.

A few hours ago, I was scared even to hold a baby and suddenly I was holding him in my arms for hours. I even bathe him all by myself, still so proud of it. It all happened so naturally that all the panicking and nervy moments before this felt useless.  Next few days, my wife and the baby were still at the hospital. We got lot of support from the midwives and nurses. Everything was new for us but the real challenge began when they were discharged and we headed back to our home.