New Addition
Parenthood came early...
So, I’m a father.
My wife’s due date was January 12th, but as of late Saturday the 3rd, we quickly learned he wanted to come early.
We got to the hospital at 2am on Sunday the 4th and she was in labor all day.
Our son arrived late afternoon.
Remmick Aiden Pesavento.
He had a slightly stressful birth but he has been a dream ever since. I’ve done most of the feeding and changing while his mother rests and recovers. Though sleeping in a hospital pull out bed wasn’t ideal, it’s been rather comfortable regarding getting to know the new process of everything.
I feel nothing but joy in this entire new setting. I am patient, and loving, and excited to do my duties as a father. It’s funny how people complain about diapers and feeding because it isn’t remotely difficult if you enjoy doing what’s necessary to make your child comfortable.
I am happy and so proud of my wife for having a smooth birth (despite him not wanting to come out right away)
We felt a little locked in at the hospital while my wife waited to be discharged. Tests and tests aren’t ideal, but it’s better to be safe than sorry so we aren’t turning right back around to the hospital.
We were discharged on the 8th and have slowly adapted to the new life of parenting in our home. Getting up to feed early hours isn’t as problematic as it was explained to me. Comfortable? God no. Miserable? Also no.
It’s so weird seeing something you created breathing in front of you. I truly didn’t expect the weight of that feeling until those brown eyes were looking up at me.
We are happy, excited, and looking forward to the few weeks of paternal leave I have. You bet your ass I’m writing all I can while he sleeps!
The irony of our hospital stay? I could see a Barnes and Noble from our window. The irony of being so close to my two passions.
I plan on keeping my parenting life rather quiet. Though I am proud of my son and how he’s doing so far, my wife and I will have a no face on the internet policy.
People can display their own children how they’d like, but I find it horrifying to display where I am, who I’m with, and my innocent young baby for bad people to take advantage of that. If we have such strict rules and laws for children, why doesn’t it change the fact its so easy to advertise children, whether it be innocent or loving? Bad people will always exist, so the last thing I need is to let those sickos know what my son looks like.
In other news, I’m hoping I can buckle down and get a rhythm for my writing to get Please Don’t Rewind out sooner than later. It’s been slower with a new sleep schedule, but I’ll be focusing on putting out words more often since I don’t have to go to work for a few weeks.
For now, I’m indulging in some more reading while I get used to this new schedule. Hopefully nap time means more reading as well if I’m not too tired!
I appreciate all the love and support I’ve had so far. I’m seriously looking forward to how 2026 brings a lot more joy into my life.
I think I know who I’ll dedicate my next book to…
Happy Reading!
Your Horrific Friend,
Joe
