The Dad With a Plan

Today, Baby Mac turns 2 months old. In many ways, I can’t believe it’s been two months since we were awaken early that Thursday morning with the “it’s happening-get to the hospital” call. I look back, and I recall everything that has happened in these two short months. And indeed, it has been a lot. A Period That Would Make or Break Me I really feel like these first two months have been a period that would either make me or break me. From birth, just like any other new parent, we were thrusted into parenthood. But then since this was an adoption, on top finding our footing as new parents we were also dealing with a legal case. And we needed to find a way to bring our family home to Massachusetts. And three weeks after coming home, I would be transitioning to being a working dad. Throw in the physical demands such as lack of solid sleep; trying to find time to eat and shower, etc. Little things so many of us have always taken for granted. This was a whole new ballgame, for all of us. ...

Meet Bill First and foremost, hello and welcome to my blog! Thank you for visiting and checking it out! As the name of the blog suggests, I am a man in his mid-40’s, just entering the world of fatherhood now. It has been a very long journey to this point. I have watched friends have kids many years ago, kids who are just now starting to have kids of their own. And here I am, just starting out. But we live in an era when people are starting their family building later in life. And while it has its challenges, it absolutely can be done! And that is the goal of this blog. To talk about my journey. I plan on talking some about the journey to this point, and the experience going forward. The good, the bad, they ugly (“blowout diapers” anyone?) All of it. What this blog will feature: Adventures of Being an Older New Father Family Infertility and IVF The Adoption Process Support ("Find Your People") Balancing Family and Career But first, who am I you may be asking if you’re just s...