Have you forgot to say "I DO" to your other half ? Part 1 of 2

I was writing the second part of the previous blog this morning when a gust of wind blew past. It was a cold one as the sky had opened up during the early morning hours.

I immediately rush to my baby side to add small blanket over him. PLEASE REMEMBER, don't let your baby catch the cold. Keep them warm. Don't underestimate the coldness of wind.

A thought came to my mind..... I am caring for the child... I had overlooked someone... She had been The One with me for the past 10 years. Beside me, having sour, sweet, bitter and hot moments with me... It did not occur to me that She might be feeling cold too. She too might need a warm hug to reassure her my warmth feelings and loves...

To all males with your Loves Ones, Yes, I mean your wife or girlfriend. Do remember your pledge of Love and Wedding Vows. You might not take it seriously but trust me, Your Other Half DO !

Responsibilities

Simple word to spell for majority of people. But not many people actually knew the true definition of it. Especially if you are not in the shoes of Father, Wife and Grand Parents.

My son, Issac just become a one month baby on Sunday. We had a baby shower. Many guests turn up and my parents' home was jammed pack during the lunch peak. I am amazed at the amount of guests that can be squeeze into a 2 room condo. But that is not as important as what I am going to say next.

As I walk around to entertain the guests, I can't help but asking my friends whom are already one child or two. How did they coped with having a child or baby at this moment? Waking up to feed the baby, taking care the needs of wife, take into emotional aspect of their wifes, etc..

If you asked me are the above mention duties? I would prefer to call it a Father's RESPONSIBILITIES. Nothing to fear, just that we need to fine tune our mentally aspect. Agreed? More to write soon.. Seeya...

Pregnancy For Man

My wife, Ann just gave birth to my son, Issac Chan on 24th July'09(Singapore Time).

When I was at the labour ward beside wife and waiting for her to start her contraction, my mind suddenly strike me. Why could't I do more things here? Why am I just waiting patiently with nothings on hand to do except waiting and waiting.

Do you know why I felt I could do nothing but wait and wait. My final conclusion: I am not prepared enough. I had thought that I knew enough(reading books, articles and TV watching) to get through. On Boy, how wrong was I. I was totally caught off guard by the "stock" suddenly appearing and deliver my precious son to my wife.

What the "old wives tales" of first child will be slow, stretching off 10 hours and delivery date may past due date of week 40 were thrown out of window. My son, I guess wants to see this world fast and quick, had his first breathe within 7 hours since we entered the hospital. He is only 37th weeks old.

Overall, I wish to say, I had a humbling experience. I am also inspired by my wife's 9 months plus pregancy thus I decide to blog and provide as many informations about pregnancy(physical demand, psychology, things to prepare, monthly baby development, gynae, things to eat, hospital, what to expect and etc) from a male point of view to anyone especially Men who think otherwise.

Please feel free to express your opinion the responsible way. I am open to all views.