About to begin TTC-Seeking thoughts from other soulmisters or cysters

tiggasguy · 12-01-2005, 06:06 PM

Tiggamoo has an appointment with her doctor tomorrow to discuss beginning to try to get pregnant. I've taken the day off work to go with her.
I'm excited about the possibility of becoming a father. It's something I've always wanted. I help teach a class of youngsters at my church and I have two young nephews, one of whom I helped care for the first year or so after he was born, so I'm not uncomfortable around young children.
Still, as excited as I am and as much as I want this, I find myself struggling with a lot of worries and concerns. Will I be able to provide for a child financially? Will I be able to give him or her what they need emotionally? Can I be as good a father to my own child as my father-in-law and father were to Tiggamoo and to me? Will I do something to scar the poor child for life without even knowing it? (just kidding, sort of)
My question is how did or do those of you who are parents deal with these sorts of doubts? Did any of you truly feel like you were prepared for it all or do you just pray and fake it and hope nobody figures out that you don't really know what you're doing?
I'd love to hear your thoughts and hopefully a little encouragement as we start this exciting and slightly scary new chapter of our lives.

Jenn-Loves-Chris · 12-01-2005, 06:32 PM

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just pray and fake it and hope nobody figures out that you don't really know what you're doing

I think you hit the nail square on the head with that one! The fact that you admit your doubts proves you will do your best to be a good dad. GL with the appointment!!! I'll point my DH to this thread when he gets home

tiggasguy · 12-02-2005, 03:23 AM

Thanks for the encouragement Jenn. I really do know it's all going to work out. I guess I would be a little bit crazy if I didn't worry. At least I know if I'm a total goof-up the kid will have a great mother. That's one place I'm extremely lucky.