Getting Stoked For Baby

Last night a couple that we are friends with had their first baby. Needless to say, she is beautiful. Kayla and I went to visit them at the hospital and it was a great experience for me. I have never been around a newborn baby or the hospital environment after the baby was born. I told my wife, "It's a good thing you are already pregnant, because I'd probably want to have one now." After seeing the joy in their eyes I can only imagine how it will feel when our own baby is born.

My whole life there has always been those people who want to bring you down. "you're too young to get engaged."

"you're not even 21 yet, why would you get married. Everything changes when you turn 21."

Sound familiar? If it does then hopefully you stuck to your guns and either told them to worry about themselves, or simply express that your situation is different. I am far happier that my life has taken this path. I still go out with friends, drink too much, play golf, softball, fish and play xbox. I am sure that some things will take a back seat to my baby boy, but you know what? I hope it does. There is so much more to life than drinking away every weekend. Don't get me wrong, I like to "tie one on" as much as the next guy, but it doesn't have to be every night that you don't have to be up early.

If you are a soon to be dad, and know someone who is having a baby. I encourage you to visit them in the hospital if possible. It will help you get a feel of what is going to be happening after your little miracle is born. Also, it may get you hyped up for what is soon to become your life.

For the record, not a lot has changed since I turned 21. Other than I can now buy my own alcohol. I'd trade one hundred drunk nights for any one of the hundreds of memories I have already created with my family in a heartbeat.

5 Things Mommy Needs

1. Mommy needs her sleep. If shes anything like my wife a 10 hour sleep hibernation just wont cut it. She sleeps from about 9:00pm- 8:30am. This is necessary for your well being as much as hers.

2. Mommy needs new clothes. Yes the time will come where she just can't fit into jeans that she once wore. Here is a great site to reccomend to her Maternity Jeans. This will show her you've been researching!

3. Mommy needs reassurance. She needs to know that you still look at her the same, even though she's gaining weight (usually only 5 lbs is actually fat). This will help in other areas as well ;-).

4. Mommy needs to know that you are going to be there no matter what problem arises. I don't care what game xbox releases. Mommy and baby are #1.

5. Mommy needs nutrients. She should already have been taking a prenatal vitamin. She needs healthy snacks that are easy to take on the go. Fruits (strawberrys, raspberries, apples, oranges, etc...), Crackers (wheat thins, saltines etc...), healthy home cooked meals, and less fast food. She needs to put on healthy weight. Make her lunch for her filled with healthy snacks, a "main course", a goodie or two, and a love note :).

These are 5 things that were at the forefront of my mind while writing this. She needs a lot more than this. But, these are a great place to start. A key thing is to listen to her. Then you will be able to tailer your actions to her specific needs. Though if you master these 5 things then im sure your life/ relationship will be headed down the right path.