Tuesday, March 2, 2010

My dad

My dad is going to make the best grandpa ever. When I was growing up, he was incredibly strict in terms of boys, schools, religion, and clothing. My boyfriends, of whom I was NOT suppose to have, walked in fear of him which is probably an excellent thing looking back. As time has passed, we have developed a wonderful adult relationship in which I appreciate all of what he has done for me and he respects that I'm an adult. We actually like spending time together at the holidays and plan family vacations with adjoining balcony staterooms. More and more as he gets older, he has turned into a big soft mush, the kind that loves you to death and would do anything for you no matter how inconvenient. He reminds me so much of my grandpa, his dad, who was always just fun.

So imagine his glee at hearing that he is going to be a grandpa. Yep, glee people.

This morning he called to check on me to see how I was feeling. He's been looking up information on pregnancy and finding out what's going on week by week. Hearing the smile on his face when he talked about it definitely hit the cute button. He says that every dinner conversation always has some element where child birth is mentioned which is a big no-no in his book.  I was cracking up today imagining him doing this now. It's so much more interesting now that it's happening to his grandbaby! :)

Day: 5 weeks 3 days
Current weight: -2
Current cravings: cottage cheese with peaches, sprite, cookies
Current aversions: chicken broth, chicken, squash
Happenings: Spotting stopped.
Next appointment: March 9 - Intake only

xoxo

19 comments:

  1. Hurray for a stop to spotting! How cute that your dad has gone "mushy." He sounds like a great grandpa to-be!

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  2. Supposedly spotting is normal and harmless. Not that that's gonna make you feel a whole lot better. Hopefully it's gone for good. Oh, and your description of your dad is so sweet.

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  3. That is so sweet! He's gonna be a great grandpa!

    Glad the spotting has stopped.

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  4. What a nice story about your dad! My dad is also very excited to become a grandfather soon. We are adopting and we were recently matched with a birthmom due in July. We are very excited to say the least! Sending you lots of positive thoughts.

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  5. This is so sweet! And, YAAAAAAY to the spotting stopping!

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  6. Awww that is so my dad! I cant wait till I can make him a PawPaw :)

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  7. I'm so happy... truly am, for your whole family! You forgot to mention what an amazing daughter he raised, and will quite possibly be the best mother I know!

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  8. Woo Hoo the spotting stopped!!

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  9. Yeah for no spotting today!!!!!!

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  10. Love the thought of your dad getting all mushy. I'm just so excited for you - I love the success stories! You are an inspiration -

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  11. That's so sweet. My dad was like that when I was growing up, too, and although he wasn't like that during my pregnancy, the moment K was born, his grandpa genes kicked in and he is literally obsessed with him. Mom has to rein him!

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  12. What an AWESOME post! Make sure you tell him how much you love him, what an amazing gift he is to you and will be to your baby. :)

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  13. My dad did the same thing-turned to mush 21 years ago when my 1st neice was born! He is the BEST "PAPA" my kids go bats for him! How awesome!

    Jen

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  14. I am so glad to hear the spotting has stopped!

    Your dad sounds so head over heels in love with this grandchild. That is so cute!! Your baby will be lucky to have such a wonderful grandfather.

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  15. Glad to hear your spotting stopped and that your dad is already in love! Mine is the same - although he's still denying it.. ;0)

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  16. So glad the spotting stopped.

    And your dad sounds so great! Sadly, my kids will never have a grandpa like that. My dad is a gruff old man, but perfect in his own way and my FIL has passed away already. Your baby is very, very lucky.

    kd

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  17. Oh big hugs to grandad. He sounds so sweet.

    I'm only just catching up on all your news and I am so glad to hear the spotting has stopped. Everyone says that spotting is common in early pregnancy but still, it's nicer without it isn't it?!!

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  18. He is going to be a wonderful grandfather! How exciting for him :) So glad to hear that the spotting has stopped.

    xxoo

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  19. I love this! Dad'a are amazing!! Cottage cheese was a no-go in my life until about 16 weeks!

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