It was the most exciting time for my wife and I. We learnt that my wife was pregnant (after trying for some time) in September 2008 and we were looking foward to having a baby. I didn't have a care in the world. Work was great, our social life was great, and we had just returned from a weekend up the coast to celebrate my grandmother's 85th birthday.
On the workfront the team I was a member of was going through some structural changes but I was told not to jump onto any career websites as there wasn't a threat to my position...or so I thought.
On November 14th I got the phone call that makes you take a deep breath. The CFO called me up to his office. I knew that either I was joining a new team or - well I didn't even want to think about the other option. Unfortunately it was the other - after 18 months of service, my position was made redundant. I was given a nice sum to tide me over, however one part of my perfect world came crashing down overnight. Expecting a baby, whilst having a decent paying job is one thing. Expecting a baby without one is a completely different thing!
Welcome to Daddy Dilemmas, a blog I have created to shed some light on the practical aspects of expecting a baby from a father to be's point of view. There is plenty of info out there that is female friendly, however I'm sure I can present practical tips for dads to be.
Throughout this blog I'll be typing away about my experiences looking for work, the doubts, dramas and dilemmas of having a baby from my position, and all the other life stuff that makes getting up in the morning a pain in the neck sometimes.
Welcome to Daddy Dillemas - 'The Journey is the Thing'.
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Dearest Kos and Sam- It is always the case - when one is at their most trying or vulnerable period in one's life, unwanted, unnecessary challenges pop up out of the blue. However, I can assure you that from the moment you hold your precious angel in your arms, your perception of life takes on a new purpose and meaning - the challenges, old or new are always there BUT.... when you gaze into those perfect, precious, vulnerable eyes, you experience a such a sense of utter calm and peace that will give you all the strength that you need to overcome any dilemmas.
ReplyDeleteTake Care, both of you. Love Always from Jackie.