DAY 4, Dec 8, 2011
Remember in the Matrix movie, you had to take either the red or blue pill? Well, this is it. We didn't take any pill to be in this world and we didn't need a pill to experience this type of feeling either.
So to all of you dads out there, the day after you get home is where the fun begins.
This is where the adjustments kicked in for me. Despite having the help of my mom and mom in law to look after the baby and help out a bit given Berns' condition, the adjustments do really start already...
You set up your bed. Where will you place the baby? Ours, well, the baby sleeps beside the mom. And the dad? Well, the first 2 nights, I slept in my studio. I'm just so glad it has a lounge area with a sofa bed haha Now I'm on the floor hehe demoted just so they can sleep ok :)
You set up your room. This is where you place the baby stuff in its "perfect" places so you know where to get things when needed. I suggest having your own little diaper changing station where your cotton, wipes, warm water, mat, and new diapers will be easy to find and reach within an arm's length. Remember, you're changing a crying baby most of the time so they will be kicking and screaming literally so make sure you won't have to leave them just to get things.
You set up your bathroom. We should understand that our wives are recovering from the delivery so the pain from the stitches and the stitches itself need some attention like the steam, meds, etc. Right now, our bathroom has some extra dippers, basin, and a little steam area where Bernice can get her steam treatment.
I'd like to take this opportunity to make a shout-out and thank my mom in law who helped A LOT in preparing the room, that made it easier for me to jump in and to familiarize myself with the system.
OLIVIA NOTES: No notes for today because I've lacked sleep for almost a week already I can't remember a thing haha
REALIZATION: As much as you think you're prepared for something, you're not haha
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