And the day finally came - No More Days To Go…
So there I was, getting out of bed, ready to become a father. Yes, today is the 18th of March, the date Mama will give birth. Read the rest of this entry »
Wife Got A Virus Few Days Before Birth - 4 Days To Go…
My wife got a virus from my nephew yesterday. She had a tough night with loads of coughing and no sleep. That also meant that I didn’t get any sleep. When I came back from work my wife told me she felt worse than before and I took her to the hospital. Read the rest of this entry »
Papa – A Product Of Television - 10 Days To Go…
I was having a debate with my colleagues today, and it got my thinking.
What is papa a product of ? Let’s analyze… Read the rest of this entry »
Baby In – Papa Out ? - 13 Days To Go…
I came home one day, and my wife told me that she moved all my clothes from one of the closets to the other. I have 2 closets, and now one of the closets was empty and the other completely packed. The reason ? We need space for baby clothes. I accepted and got used to spending 10 minutes every morning looking for my clothes. Read the rest of this entry »
Pineapple starting labor – a myth ? - 18 Days To Go…
My wife bought some pineapples today. Apparently she’s been told by my sister (who happens to be a doctor) that if she ate large amounts of pineapple, she would induce her labor. Read the rest of this entry »
Good tips for during or after birth - 20 Days To Go …
I’m so excited to become a dad. I can’t wait and the days are passing way too slow. Maybe you other soon-to-be-fathers can recognize what I’m saying. Especially now, when the time is getting close.
But the closer I get to the due date, the more afraid I also get. Weird thoughts starts to enter my mind Read the rest of this entry »
No Baby Movement - 23 Days To Go…
Got quite nervous/scared today as my wife told me she didnt feel her baby all day, while usually the baby kicks and moves around a lot. Read the rest of this entry »
Introduction of Papa - 25 Days To Go…
My name is Morten Olsen and this is my diary of new fatherhood. I’m 27 years old (currently) and have no kids (yet). I’ve got my first kid on the way, and I though I would document my experience here. So this diary will contain the do’s and don’ts of fatherhood (hopefully more do’s and less don’ts). I hope this will provide valuable information to the new mothers/fathers out there, and if not, I hope I entertain you with my “bound to fail” attempt to become a dad. Read the rest of this entry »
