The First Scan

They call it a reassurance scan, for that is what it brings.
Our hearts stopped beating while we waited to see yours. Fortunately it didn’t take long.
A grainy black and white image of an indiscernible shape with a tiny white flashing dot. The unimpressive visual does this miracle no justice.

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Surviving Pregnancy

I have come to realise that if you can survive a pregnancy you can survive parenthood.
I don’t think anything can prepare you for the level of worry that you’ll experience in the early stages. Maybe it’s natures way of preparing you for your child. Making that bond as strong as possible. I don’t think there’s [...]

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Sinking in

Another pregnancy test, another solid line.
It’s starting to become more real. The phrase “our child” and “we’re having a baby” impact more and more each day. The practicalities form a list. Things we’ll need, things we’ll need to do. Eventually.
A whole new glossary is welcomed. Words like “trimester” become more than a mix of [...]

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There’s a long way to go

I’m going to be a parent. A father. A dad.
It’s still very early. Only two weeks since conception. It still hasn’t really sunken in fully. I allow myself to get excited and then I chastise myself for getting too far ahead. It’s still early I tell myself; like a child desperate for Christmas Day in [...]

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