Mix Emotions I Felt This Month

@julyteen (13252)
Davao, Philippines
January 4, 2013 1:36am CST
Based on the last ultrasound of my wife, the OB told her that approximately she will deliver our baby boy by the end of this month or early next month. I wasn't with her because I was busy processing my papers for work abroad. Well, I received already working visa and contract and signed it already but my wife asked me to stay for awhile until she deliver our baby boy. I wanted to go abroad for work but I am worried about my wife and my baby. I am thinking if I would go now or I let the day pass until she delivered our son. I am happy and very excited at the moment but I felt also nervous because it's our first baby so we don't have experience at all.
7 people like this
21 responses
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
It is pretty nerve-wrecking if you know that there is somethinv new that is about to happen .but always think of the positive things. I am sure that both your wife and baby will be fine. Coz if there are problems, the OB wohld have told you about it months ago.
2 people like this
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
4 Jan 13
I am praying and hoping everything will be fine. She undergo 3 times ultrasound but so far, no discrepancies inside with my baby and the mom I felt nervous everyday looking forward for the day she will deliver
2 people like this
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
Don't feel nervous. Everything will be fine. There is no perfect book for parenting except for experience. And just think of how you were raised, pampered and showered with love by your parents. You'd surely be the best parent for your kid.
1 person likes this
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
4 Jan 13
I mean I am not worried about how I raised my son because I already did it to my siblings after I lost my Mom. I am looking forward the day right before the delivery day. I don't know what to do, I don't know what would be my feelings seeing my wife suffered pain.
1 person likes this
• India
4 Jan 13
I would just say, their is not a moment worth enough, as compared to holding your baby for the first time in his few hours after birth. Those moments are precious, and also worth waiting... Jobs would always come and go, but this moment won't. Congratulations on being a father... :)
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
5 Jan 13
I get ready my video cam and digi cam for that day. I don't want to miss the moment to see my baby.
@rsa101 (37969)
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
Well if you could postpone your leaving it will be worth your while to witness it firsthand and see your wife and your son in person. I think that is what is meant by your wife not leaving her at this moment. Of course expectant mothers are really emotional and will be dependent on their husbands no matter what the condition of their pregnancy are. I would suggest to bargain with your employer to reconsider your leaving and hoping that you will feel how it is to be a father at that moment with them. With regards to giving birth, many of the hospitals are very reliable in delivering safe births nowadays, provided she is having no complications with her pregnancy then I think you should not worry about it at all. Congratulations in advance!
1 person likes this
@rsa101 (37969)
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
I just hope that your employer would reconsider your request. Sometimes foregin employers can become a bit inconsiderate with this kind of situations.
1 person likes this
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
4 Jan 13
The problem if my working visa will expire. I need to ask again another visa, I don't if my employer will consider
1 person likes this
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
4 Jan 13
You are right, I need to think and decide what would be the best for both parties. I am hesitant to leave because of the situation, I felt pity with my wife she will deliver our baby boy alone. Of course, wife specially first pregnancy period are dependent with their husband.
3 people like this
@wittynet (4421)
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
Congratulations to you and to your wife! You should really stay by your wife's side ALL THE TIME. If you can, you should stay longer. What I mean in longer is one year or more. In case you're not yet aware, the baby starts smiling as early as one month. When the baby is two to three months old, he will begin to utter some sounds and to act as if he understands what you're talking about. You shouldn't miss these, julyteen.
1 person likes this
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
4 Jan 13
That's inside my mind, I will miss that thing from my son. I love kids and I love to play with them even not my own kids.
2 people like this
@wittynet (4421)
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
Based on the video clip that we watched during our training, the baby already recognizes the voice of his parents even if he's not yet born. It means your baby already knows that he's your dad. Try to talk to him and explain to him how important your job is. He will understand.
1 person likes this
@wittynet (4421)
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
It means your baby already knows that you're his dad.
1 person likes this
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
4 Jan 13
Congratulations my friend! Well, if you can still reschedule your flight, then it would also a good thing to stay first for a while until everything is settled. That is one problem when the parent/s is/are working in another country. But of course we cannot do anything about it as we have to earn enough amount for our family. But personally, I won't entertain the idea of working abroad. Have a nice day!
2 people like this
@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
4 Jan 13
Yes i agree if you can postpone your trip it would be better, anyway, even if you go now you won't be able to be at peace. Because, you will surely worry about the situation that may take place with your wife's delivery. Just make sure you have t he discipline to pursue your work abroad if you wanted too, because i am definitely sure that leaving them would be so difficult specially if you hold. Your son. And cuddle him. Congrtulations! I pray for her safe delivery and so with the baby too.
1 person likes this
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
5 Jan 13
Thank you very much my new friend Woman wanted to have their husband beside them during delivery, I mean they want to see both the husband and baby reaction after the delivery. I am now on the confusion period, either to go or to stay for while
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
23 Jan 13
I decided already to stay for while to see my baby when he come out.
@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
5 Jan 13
If you can fix for postponement....have it...for peace of mind
@cobalt20 (1318)
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
You must stay first and take care of your wife including her baby. Working abroad is still reserve for you. You have also earnings here in online earnings. Well, congrats that you have a baby boy soon. Just get well soon there, Hulyo.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
5 Jan 13
We have offline business. While I am managing it, I also doing online job. I am worried about the opportunity maybe I cannot find another one. It's nice to be with your family always than suffering homesick outside our country
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
Congrats on your first baby If you still have time, I suggest that you wait till the baby's born. Seeing, touching and cuddling your first born is one of the greatest experiences that you shouldn't miss. It's not everyday that you will see the first smile of your first born.
1 person likes this
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
5 Jan 13
I am thinking also that I need to observe him even after one month before I go again. I don't want to miss the growing up stage of my baby but I need also to work to support them.
@pahak627 (4558)
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
That's exciting. Good that you will be with your wife when she will deliver your son. At least you are there for her. Wishing you both an enjoyable parenthood soon.
1 person likes this
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
5 Jan 13
Do you mean to say, I need to stay beside my wife during her delivery?
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
I know what you feel! Because almost all fathers like you would feel the same way if they were in the same situation. Besides, it's normal for you to feel that way. :)
1 person likes this
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
5 Jan 13
Yes you are right. I think all incoming fathers felt the way I feel now. Exciting but full of anxiety. I don't know what to do during that day
@kenshin2143 (1880)
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
Wow! that is really great! that would be very exciting for you but a very harsh experience too for your wife. Hope she could deliver your child safely. God bless
1 person likes this
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
5 Jan 13
We are hoping and praying for a very safe delivery of my first born baby.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
4 Jan 13
I understand why she would want you there with her. I hope everything works out well there. Good luck with the baby and the new job. Take care there. See you here soon..
1 person likes this
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
5 Jan 13
In my mind I don't want to witness my wife suffering from the pain before she deliver our baby boy Miguel.
@neelia27 (896)
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
Having a baby is the most wonderful experience you will ever had based on my experienced.. when I had my baby I'm so thankful that my mother and my husband is with me during nd after I gave birth.. they are my support system.. your wife will gave birth in your first baby I hope you can be there to gave her support.. goodluck in your baby..
1 person likes this
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
5 Jan 13
Last 3 months ago I didn't think to stay with my wife during her delivery but time become more closer, I am confuse about my work abroad. I am soo excited
@ZoeJoy (1392)
• United States
4 Jan 13
When you have children - that is now your number ONE priority. And since both men and women have equality - it is the number ONE priority for BOTH parents. Children do best in a TWO parent family, when both parents are focused and dedicated to raising their own children. Also, a marriage is a team effort. Your decisions need to be a mutual agreement. Why do you need to go abroad? Can't you find a job nearby, so you can be close to your wife and baby? Don't you want to be there supporting your wife and to see your baby when he/she is born? It doesn't matter if you don't have any experience, just be there for your wife and baby.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
5 Jan 13
I've been working abroad after a month of our wedding. When I came back home last year, our goal was to have our first baby. Well, it was answered by our prayers. Now, I am about to leave again because my plan is to work abroad for another 5 years and then stay in the country and manage our own business.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
4 Jan 13
hi JulyTeen wow so you will s oon be a new father and I hope all goes well for your wife and you soon will have that new baby.I think it will go just fine and you will be so thrilled to see that son or daughter wow.Nothing like that first child it is such a thrill both for the mom and for you too.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
5 Jan 13
I want to hold him tightly after his birth It is a very thrill and exciting to see him
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
6 Jan 13
I'd try to see if you can get the start of your job abroad postponed until after the baby is born.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
7 Jan 13
That's what I am thinking at the moment. Instead of going right now, I will delay it for more than a month.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
23 Jan 13
I am force to stay because I am looking the welfare of my first baby.
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
7 Jan 13
Sounds like a good decision to me.
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
4 Jan 13
If i am in that situation, i would also beg my husband to stay and see our kid first.. see, this is only like those once in a lifetime moment where you get to see her bring your child into this world..and will never happen again, even if you have other kids because that would be their moments too.. so i hope you will choose what you think feels right and what will make you happy.
1 person likes this
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
4 Jan 13
I think no wife prepare their husband to leave her during their pregnancy period up to the delivery day. They want their husband always on their side specially on the day the much awaited moment, both will see the baby
1 person likes this
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Jan 13
I definitely think you should stay until your baby is born. I know jobs are hard to come by right now but family comes first. Later on you can always find another job, you only have one family. I wish you the best of luck and congrats on almost being a daddy!
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
5 Jan 13
You are 100% right. I have only one family. I think I can find another job better offer than I have in my hand right now
@ShyBear88 (59306)
• Sterling, Virginia
23 Jan 13
You should stay because the first few weeks after a baby is very hard and lot of women need help if there is no help there for her then you need to be there for her and help her out so she can rest when she needs it.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
23 Jan 13
After a couple of day thinking about the welfare of my wife and the incoming baby, I decided to stay until she deliver my son.
• China
5 Jan 13
Wow,first of all congratulation to you and wish you have a health baby,I think you should try to push your work abroad process backward and wait for the time your wife deliver your baby,because you wife really need you at side at that time.
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
5 Jan 13
Most of the reponder advice me to stay at the moment until my wife delivery but my staff wanted me also to be with them on the processing of our papers. They want to fly with me also. I think I need to tell them to go ahead and I will follow them.