Figured that a lot of the blogs about babies and children are naturally enough frequently penned by the Mums. So I thought I'd take the chance to redress the balance and give a Dad's eye view.
Sarah and I spent a lot of time putting off trying for a family, this was for a number of reasons, multiple redundancies meant that circumstance conspired against us so that it "wasn't the right time" a refrain that I'm sure many couples are familiar with. Also life was good with just the two of us and at the time I saw no reason to alter that balance.
If I'd have known quite how long it would take to achieve our little miracle then I may not have been quite so complacent for quite so long, but hey hindsight is a wonderful thing and who wants an easy life.....where's the fun in that.
“May you have the hindsight to know where you've been, The foresight to know where you are going, And the insight to know when you have gone too far” - Irish Blessing
Throughout the fertility treatment, Sarah's pregnancy and all the difficulties we've faced with Alfie's hospitalisation my boss has been brilliant and on the whole the company have been very generous too. I've been lucky enough to be able to be with both Alfie and Sarah for the entire nearly two months we were in hospital. Thanks Craig
So now I'm back at work, albeit working from home. This fortunate arrangement allows me to be available to help look after Alfie, be that tube changes, tape changes, suctioning and believe it or not..............even the odd dirty nappy!
I'll post more as things occur to me or as the urge takes me so please excuse the inevitably rambling nature of my posts....
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This is fantastic. You know the trials Jason's had and finally has compassionate leave, but I'm warmed to hear of your experience of what it means to be a good and caring employer. Cx
Sarah just told me they've finally relented, great news. Make the very best of the time all together! S
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