Yesterday we went for a new visit, here we call it pre-morphological; We have discovered that a boy will soon be arriving in our family!
I didn't think I could feel so many emotions as it's been happening for a couple of months now eh eh!
Naturally, in addition to a great deal of joy and happiness, all these events also provoked some reflections and thoughts in me.
First of all, it's really strange how that little "bean" which is not even fully formed yet has this disruptive force which it then transmits and gives to those around it.
In this case, his future parents.
Tonight I'll have an appointment with the nutritionist and this new adventure of getting back in shape will start; the goal we set ourselves with the biologist who will follow me, who is also a dear friend, is to lose 16 kilos in the next four months in order to be in good shape for when Junior is born!
By the way, we have already chosen his name for some time but I still don't want to reveal it, for now here on Hive I will call him Junior; he will be born in about 5 months. Don't worry I'll reveal his name to you a little earlier. 😉
Of course, the diet issue is something that I also need to stay healthy, however, I confess to you, that the main thrust is giving me the desire to be a "sprint" dad.
Before returning home yesterday we stopped by my parents, both to tell them the good news and because I had to get some bags of mulch for the garden that my Dad had bought for me; since I was there I also took the cradle that was given to us by my brother and his family as a good omen and, if I think we found out that Reny was pregnant, a few days after they told us to go get her , I can truly say that he has brought a lot of luck.
The advent of Junior brought in me so much enthusiasm and energy; as soon as I finish writing this post and before going to visit the nutritionist I want to finish the chores I was doing in the garden beds; together with my Dad we planned the last jobs to be done and, as early as next week, we will speed up the pace to be able to finish everything we left unfinished last year so that the outside of the house is perfect for when the little one is older and will be able to play in the garden.
Yes, I know it's still too early to think about it but this is the effect of knowing you are expecting a child.
Yesterday at dinner talking to my wife we were reflecting on whether to assemble the cradle right away or wait a little longer; for now she is in Junior's future bedroom disassembled but I really think that in the next few days I will make them come to life; in the same way I completed the work in the bedroom where I added the curtain rod and we did general cleaning, you must know that in the past we used it more as a closet.
Here is the image of the finished result, you can also see the cradle, tadaaa!
Then, once in bed, we started looking at strollers and car seats; think that at midnight, not knowing if our car had "isofix" hooks for the child seats, I got up and went to inspect it... it has them, it has them!
Yes, I confess that tonight I didn't sleep much due to the excitement, the thoughts that went through my head were so many. All happy thoughts of course, the kind that make you fly with a little fairy dust!
One of the things that is making me think the most is work; as you know I love what I do and, moreover, it leaves me a lot of time to write but, currently, the salary doesn't satisfy me.
With what I earn I don't feel safe and I'm considering some possibilities; the first is to change jobs in fact I'm putting a few rumors around to find out if there are any attractive offers, the second option is to find something to do during the afternoon that I have practically completely free.
I'd like to find jobs online, but it's not easy; we don't actually have big needs nor do I have big demands, I would like to be able to add those 500 euros more to our income which would give us a little more tranquility and serenity.
I have to understand what the market offers and evaluate which is the best solution, as the solutions present themselves of course, currently it's just an idea that buzzes in my head and which I have to give shape to.
Well what to say, becoming a parent leads to many responsibilities but also and above all to many joys; it also rekindled for me that sacred fire which, once extinguished, had never extinguished, but which, let's face it, had faded a bit over the years.
Today I am enthusiastic, I feel strong, determined, positive and optimistic; I feel as if I can lift the world and as if no undertaking is barred and for this very reason, I wish to be able to accomplish many undertakings in the coming times… this vigor is not to be wasted.
And damn, I'm about to become a father, I want my son and my family to have everything he needs and to see me as a person who has achieved his success, an example to follow as well as a person to love!
At the moment, as you may have guessed, I am a raging river, a whirlwind of emotions; the fundamental thing, however, is that, even if I don't know how, when and why, I'll make it!
Well, I think that for now I will interrupt my reflection and go and do some gardening... maybe I'll come back later.
In any case, as always, I thank you for reaching this point and I look forward to knowing all your thoughts and ideas in the comments below.
Hug you!
English is not my first language but I try, please forgive any errors.