Three things struck me after our son was born:Leaving home for the hospital is disruptive. Just when we really needed to hunker down, dim the lights and be together we had to leave. We drove, checked in, went to the room and settled in again. It’s like driving downfield in football, turning the ball over, waiting to get the ball back and then getting back on field in worse field position than before. Birth, like consistent offense, needs rhythm.I could have done a better job supporting my wife and, by extension, my little boy. Books and videos are certainly helpful but … [Read more...] about What I learned from our first birth
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Father birth story: Arp’s first
Here's the story of the birth of my son - my first birth!I wish I had written this when I was supposed to, which is right after the birth when everything is fresh in memory. It didn’t happen – that first month of fatherhood was a shock to my system and I forgot about writing it all down. At the time I had no clue that birth would have such an impact on my life (nor did I know what kind of a father I would become). I do, however, know what kind of a birth partner I was – the birth equivalent of the back-up quarterback. The guy who had promise but isn’t quite ready for the … [Read more...] about Father birth story: Arp’s first