It had been a relatively smooth transition from home to hospital despite me re-entering the house twice, first for my wallet and then again for my glasses. Following that, I made terrible jokes like: “Did you remember your shoes?” Not much of a joke and more of a statement but that’s what I do when… Read More
Tag: A New Father’s Journey
A New Father’s Journey: Week 11
It was the last Monday morning before Ana‘s due date. Before I headed off to work, I crept back into our bedroom, kissed a sprawled out Ana on the forehead and whispered: “We’re having a baby on Sunday!” The pregnancy had felt like it had always been a part of our relationship. I couldn’t remember a time… Read More
A New Father’s Journey: Week 10
Hi and welcome back to BabyNames.co.uk. Our story continues. Ana and I were now at the eight-month mark. The final weeks were seen as both a time to finish preparations and deny the need for them. Ana wanted to squeeze in some nights away, dinners out, and cinema dates because she was warned that the chance… Read More
A New Father’s Journey: Week 9
Hi BabyNames.co.uk fans. I hope this post finds you well. In an effort to keep up some social normality, Ana and I attended a small house party with our baby last weekend. Enjoying all the attention from the onlooking broody women, I lifted my baby up in the air and back down for a kiss. An… Read More
A New Father’s Journey: Week 8
Hello and welcome back to BabyNames.co.uk. I know I am meant to be revisiting Ana‘s pregnancy in this series but I wanted to share a little news from the present. Our baby did her first roll-over today! It was during nappy off time, which may have helped. We were elated, as was she. So much… Read More
