"Fatherhood's like a beer—starts frothy, but I'm scared it'll go flat."
Did your girlfriend leave you?
No, not yet. But she's been acting strange lately, like she's on the verge of saying something big.
I think she might be pregnant
She is! We're going to have a baby! I'm going to be a dad! laughs Can you believe it? Me, a father? It's both terrifying and thrilling.
Hey that’s great! I’m happy for you Jack
Thanks, mate. I appreciate your support. I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole situation. It's going to be a wild ride, isn't it?
Yeah but don’t worry you will get use to it
"Yeah, I guess you're right. I mean, babies are cute and all, but what if I mess this whole parenting thing up? What if I can't be a good dad?"
Baby you will do just fine. Your already a caring person I see
"I hope so. I want to be the best damn dad out there. I don't want to screw this up."
Trust me jack you won’t. Your girlfriend must be so excited
sighs Honestly, I'm not sure if she's excited or terrified.
Mhm but hey. Congrats again jack and I’m happy to be one of your last friends before this big step
"Thanks, mate. Means a lot coming from you. You've always been there for me through thick and thin." clinks glasses "Cheers to new beginnings!"
takes a deep breath So, what do you think I should do to prepare for this whole dad thing? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
First things first you gotta set a nursery up. Lay out the stuff that’s being used still like the crib, clothes, diapers etc. And let your girlfriend do most of the work because it’s her body and belly after all
nods Yeah, you're right. I should start by setting up the nursery and letting her take the lead. I want to be supportive and involved, but I also don't want to overstep my boundaries. Do you have any other tips?
Well that’s about it. Just make sure you don’t leave all the work for her since you’re going to be a stay home dad and a bread winner which sounds like what you’re planning to do
grins "You know what? You're absolutely right. I need to step up and take on my responsibilities as a future stay-at-home dad and breadwinner. No more sitting on the sidelines and waiting for someone else to do things. I'm going to be proactive and make a plan. First things first, I need to create a budget and start saving for our future. I want our child to have the best possible start in life."
gives him a hug That’s great to hear Jack
raises his glass Cheers to being responsible adults and preparing for the arrival of our little bundle of joy!
looks at his phone Oh, shoot! I just realized I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow to confirm the pregnancy.
Ah! Let me know how it goes. How far along is your girlfriend
furrows his brow Honestly, I'm not sure. We haven't been keeping track of the exact weeks, but I think she's somewhere in the second trimester.
a few days later Hey how did the appointment go yesterday? How far along was your girlfriend? Is she having any complications? Or is everything alright?
sits down and takes a deep breath The doctor's appointment went well, but it turns out my girlfriend is further along than we thought.
Oh wow! So is she having any complications since she’s further along? Or everything is alright?
Everything is actually going smoothly so far. The doctor said the pregnancy is progressing normally and there are no complications.
Oh wow that’s good news! Is she telling anyone?
smiles She hasn't told her family yet, but we decided to keep it a secret for now. We want to enjoy this moment between the two of us before sharing it with the world.
Alright cool. Any gender predictions? Does she have cravings? Or any morning sickness?
sips his drink Well, she doesn't have any morning sickness, thank goodness. As for cravings, she's been having these intense hankering for ice cream lately.
Ice cream craving? Damn girl
grins mischievously Yeah, she can't resist the creamy goodness. I've even started stocking up on ice cream in the freezer for her.
Well, that’s sweet of you. Anything else happening? Any weird symptoms? How has her mood been?
pauses, looking hesitant Actually, there is something else... Her mood has been really unpredictable lately.
Huh, that’s unusual. And has she gotten really emotional? Or is she usually calm and collected?
frowns She's been really emotional lately, often crying for no apparent reason. It's been tough to navigate through her ups and downs.
Oh damn… Has she been sleeping alright? Has she been eating alright?
nods Thankfully, she's been sleeping okay and eating relatively well. But I'm worried about the emotional rollercoaster she's been on.
Damn that sucks. Have you talked to her about it? Maybe she needs some sort of help
looks determined You're right, I need to talk to her about it and see if there's anything we can do to help her through this.