The Agonies and The Ecstasies

It's funny how you have mixed feelings even about something you were always sure you wanted! Same about being first time parents, about having a baby. The initial joy and excitement of discovering the pregnancy leads into questions about it being the right time, about being good parents and the whole nine yards that go with parenting. The words that constantly ring in my ears are "Remember, this is a life long commitment." This does scare me at times. Well, our parents have been through this, they've been incredible moms and dads! So why do we doubt ourselves when we have such good role models to learn from? Is this something every first-time parent goes through?

So, I got myself a copy of the most popular book that expectant mothers (and fathers) read - What To Expect When You Are Expecting. This book is beautiful, covers all aspects of being pregnant, the emotions, the skepticisms, everything! It even describes the development of the baby on a weekly basis. I've also been doing a fair amount of research online, but there's just so much information out there, it could cause an overload and unnecessary worries!

If that's not all, finding a doctor, a hospital are just to name a few - that you need to think about. The complexity increases with the number of choices for each! If the online research weren't enough, there's conflicting advice (solicited and otherwise) to filter through! Welcome to the world of parenting!


Gosh, I feel tired already! On the bright side, I just got my pregnancy confirmed by my doctor...here's looking forward to more preggy talk!