I didn’t want to turn this blog into a diary of a dad, because I planned that it was to be all about my writing. I’ve been told that blogs should focus on one topic – that’s how you’ll get followers to stick around. However, …
Read MoreNew dad: The highlights
My last post detailed the birth of our daughter, Amber, but what happened next? Here are the extended highlights… Events Momentous occasion performed by me: Cutting her cord. I’m now available to open supermarkets. First pang of jealousy: Seeing Amber having mummy time on …
Read MoreIt’s a…?
At 1:08am Sunday 8th June 2014 my life changed forever. A new chapter had started. In a special two-parter, I’ll reflect on an eventful three weeks. (Note: Some of the times given may vary slightly from reality – some of it was a bit of …
Read MoreFrom here to paternity
Yes, the pun’s been done 100 times already, but it’s the perfect title for this entry. In a few days at the very most, after a pregnancy lasting seemingly longer than the average Spurs manager, I will definitely become a dad. Rather than bore you …
Read MoreDue Date
Monday was the day my first child was due to be born. Giving that I’m writing this and not changing nappies, you’ve probably guessed it’s not happened yet. So what have I been doing whilst I wait? Preparation It’s a full scale operation preparing for …
Read MorePregnant pause
I’m going to be a dad! Those of you who know me well should already know thisĀ of course, but seeing as today we had our first antenatal class, I thought it would be a good time to pause and reflect on the very beginning, the …
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