It is official, after a lot of phone calls, talking with people, and searching online Erin and I have found a daycare for our baby girl. After spending a lot of time determining what we wanted in a daycare and gathering contact information, we decided on a daycare center that we had driven by many times and is used by people that both Erin and I know. The center is called "Koalaty Time" and it is owned and run by Jan, a mom who couldn't find good daycare for her own children 20 years ago so she started her own. If you would like to know more about the center, visit the website at http://www.koalatytime.com/.
As soon as we walked in the door for a tour last Friday, everything just seemed right and a good fit. The staff were very happy and caring, Jan was very open and honest and took over an hour of her time to give us a tour and answer our questions. It was easy to tell how passionate she was about child care and it was exiting to see that all of the kids and parents knew her and she knew each of them by name. The one downfall, if there is one, is that the price is a little more then we were planning to spend, but making sacrifices and adjustments is part of becoming a parent. Another good thing is that we will not have to pay during the summer since Erin is a teacher and will be at home, that is much more then other places had to offer.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
She is Growing
Erin had an appointment at the OB yesterday for another ultrasound. Our baby has been in the 22nd percentile for size for a couple of months requiring bi-weekly ultrasounds, but I am glad to say that as of yesterday she has moved up to the 26th percentile which is a huge step. The ultrasound estimated her to be 3lb 7oz, although after hearing several stories from coworkers and family, I'm not sure how accurate that is.
After work today, Erin and I are going to visit the Grimes Learning Center Daycare as they are the only place we have found so far with a daycare opening for next August. Hopefully everything looks all right so we can check one more thing off the list.
After work today, Erin and I are going to visit the Grimes Learning Center Daycare as they are the only place we have found so far with a daycare opening for next August. Hopefully everything looks all right so we can check one more thing off the list.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
It Begins
Becoming a dad has been a dream of mine for several years now and I am still in awe that it has finally come true. Since learning that I will be a dad last fall I have learned a lot of new things, some interesting and some not so interesting, and I intend to use this blog to share those things with all of you.
So far, my favorite part is all of the planning. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a very organized person, and preparing for a baby to arrive takes a lot of organization and planning. From preparing the nursery, registering for presents, figuring out finances and daycare options, taking parenting classes at the hospital, and supporting my pregnant wife, I have kept very busy. So far, the one thing that I am not looking forward to is the actual delivery as I really don't like to see my wife in pain and hospitals are not my favorite place to be. That being said, we started a 5 week birthing class at Mercy this past weekend and after only 1 class, I am already feeling a lot better about the whole experience. With less then 2 months to go until the due date, I am hoping that my comfort level continues to grow with each class.
Another thing that will help us greatly when the baby comes is the timing of her arrival. With Erin being a teacher, she will not have to return to work until August, giving us plenty of time to get acclimated to having a baby at home before having to tackle the challenge of balancing 2 work schedules while raising a child. It also will fall during the down time in my "coaching year", allowing time to evaluate how/if coaching can continue to be a part of our lives.
I have a lot more to write, but will leave it at this for my 1st entry. I cannot express to you how excited I am to be a dad, and I look forward to sharing with you all along my journey.
So far, my favorite part is all of the planning. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a very organized person, and preparing for a baby to arrive takes a lot of organization and planning. From preparing the nursery, registering for presents, figuring out finances and daycare options, taking parenting classes at the hospital, and supporting my pregnant wife, I have kept very busy. So far, the one thing that I am not looking forward to is the actual delivery as I really don't like to see my wife in pain and hospitals are not my favorite place to be. That being said, we started a 5 week birthing class at Mercy this past weekend and after only 1 class, I am already feeling a lot better about the whole experience. With less then 2 months to go until the due date, I am hoping that my comfort level continues to grow with each class.
Another thing that will help us greatly when the baby comes is the timing of her arrival. With Erin being a teacher, she will not have to return to work until August, giving us plenty of time to get acclimated to having a baby at home before having to tackle the challenge of balancing 2 work schedules while raising a child. It also will fall during the down time in my "coaching year", allowing time to evaluate how/if coaching can continue to be a part of our lives.
I have a lot more to write, but will leave it at this for my 1st entry. I cannot express to you how excited I am to be a dad, and I look forward to sharing with you all along my journey.
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