Isak done eating
After baby monkey has gotten his rice-banana porridge, daddy monkey can have his banana.
[Permalink] [By morphex] [Family (Atom feed)] [27 Mar 17:30 GMT+1]
Some good moments
The last 8-12 weeks have been tough, sometimes excruciating.The funny thing about mental problems is that they're not easily visible. You can see someone is down and out, but that's about it.
Anyway, I'm getting these things sorted out somehow, seeing Isak smile and evolve is what keeps me up as well as support from Hilde.
It feels like I'm somehow (and have been for a while) trapped in my own mind, thougths, fantasies and nightmares and I get the feeling someone is pushing my buttons but haven't given easily traceable directions.
It's weird, time goes by for decades and centuries and things change, but it is still a game, a game of perception, illusion and invisible groups and dynamics.
Oh well, I think of myself as a metal box which has contained the blast.
Spin away... And keep notes.
[Permalink] [By morphex] [Family (Atom feed)] [04 Jan 01:19 GMT+1]
2 days old
So, Isak arrived a couple of days ago, at 00:38 on the 15th of October.The contractions started at around 5 o'clock on Tuesday morning, so the whole process took a while.
I've seen and read a bit about birth and maybe thought the process was a bit .. unappetizing. It is a brutal, painful and messy process. But when we were in the middle of it, my mind was a bit foggy and it all seemed like a natural process (it felt natural thanks to the staff I guess, they were very good).
The result is wonderful and beautiful.
The hospital (Ahus) we're at is very modern and well equipped, and the staff is great. Initially, a couple of the staff we've been interacting with have been .. strict/a bit sour, but as we weren't too demanding they softened up and showed some more care. I guess they have to be a bit strict at times to get a hold of the situation and then they can soften up. I would guess most are working in the health sector because they like caring for people after all. :)
So far in my life, I've found kids crying to be a bit or more annoying most of the time. But when Isak popped out and started crying, it was the best sound in the world. :')
Here's a pic for those of you who want to see:
http://blogologue.com/isak-sleeping.jpg
[Permalink] [By morphex] [Isak (Atom feed)] [16 Oct 22:10 GMT+1]
Trip to the hospital
We went to the hospital earlier today, as there were some signs that things were in motion. No major motions yet though, so we're waiting to see.[Permalink] [By morphex] [Isak (Atom feed)] [11 Oct 22:22 GMT+1]
5 days to go
So, 5 days to go until the planned arrival today. My head feels like a bit of a mess at times and from what I've read on the net that can happen close up to the birth for both the expecting mom and dad.I've gotten a completely new perspective on life now that a baby is about to arrive, so..
Sorry for the dumb things I've done - I've learned from them - and I'll do better in the time to come.
[Permalink] [By morphex] [Isak (Atom feed)] [11 Oct 00:52 GMT+1]
Priorities (turn the volume down)
I've been reflecting about my life lately, especially now that Isak is about to arrive.. I see it as a big responsibility raising a child or three, and in todays high-paced society it is important to take the time to do simple things (in Norwegian):http://mycornerintheworld.wordpress.com/2009/10/07/sa-kan-ma...
My dad worked as a cop (just retired) and my mom worked in the healthcare sector (also communal/state). I see on the news some of the things they have to deal with in that line of work, and it can be tough I think..
It would be interesting to work in politics or something similar, I think I could make a contribution there. (Abid Raja who represents my party Venstre is an inspiration: http://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abid_Raja)
As I build Nidelven IT I learn a lot which could be applicable in politics, and it might seem as a natural set of stepping stones to go from business to business and non-profit work to politics.
But right now though, I'm happy with where I am. I'm a bit tired, as this successful haemotomachrosis treatment has unleashed a lot of emotions, combined with the adaptation to a new situation with a baby.
I feel like the company is like my farm (or ship) (although it is shared with Stig - http://www.djkoala.org), and it is also my domain where I get to take the lead and.. dictate if necessary. ;) Since I've built up the company I feel comfortable running it too.
So, maybe 5-10 years from now I'll do something different, but for now I'd like to relax, heal, enjoy nature and invest in good health. :)
[Permalink] [By morphex] [Family (Atom feed)] [07 Oct 22:24 GMT+1]
56 days to go
...We bought a new car today, a Wolkswagen Passat 2006, which is looking promising so far. I'd upload a pic but I'm too lazy right now. ;)
[Permalink] [By morphex] [Isak (Atom feed)] [21 Aug 22:08 GMT+1]
Emotional rollercoaster, new perspectives
Today it is 100 days left until the baby (Isak) is planned to arrive. The whole process of waiting for Isak to arrive has changed a lot of my perspectives. Not necessarily what I stand for, but I guess thinking like a parent makes you smarter in some ways.The days go by, and at times I'm giddy with joy over Isak, at other times I'm scared about the responsability. It is a project for life, after all.
Hilde and I talk about these things, so that helps. Communication is the key. There is some nagging and minor conflicts, but nothing we can't handle. Going around with a baby in the belly can be a strain too I guess (hormones..).
Will Isak become a programmer? A businessman? A musician? A doctor? These are things I think about. I think it would be wise to let him become whatever he wants to be, and not push him too much in any direction. Just listen to what interests him and encourage him.
From hearing from other people, the first period (2 months or so) after the baby is born can be especially tough. Feeding, pooping, diaper changes, crying, getting up in the middle of the night - things like that. But we've made the choice now and have to follow through. It will be interesting, that's for sure.
I'm ready to kick ass, for the new boss.
[Permalink] [By morphex] [Family (Atom feed)] [08 Jul 16:30 GMT+1]
Heartbeat
http://blogologue.com/isak.wav:)
(Later.. updated with the right file. Turns out I uploaded some meta-file)
[Permalink] [By morphex] [Isak (Atom feed)] [05 Jul 15:07 GMT+1]
Gingerbread time!
Hilde had some spare time so she decided to have some fun. :)
[Permalink] [By morphex] [Family (Atom feed)] [28 Nov 14:13 GMT+1]
Family time, trip to Tusenfryd
Since last Friday, we (Hilde & I) have been having family visting, her parents, my mom and the extended family.Lots of good food & drink, trips here & there.
Yesterday we went to Tusenfryd:
http://tusenfryd.no/english/location.aspx
an amusement park here just outside of Oslo. Some pictures, me and my mom and Hilde and me:
On the last picture there you can see me clinging to the handlebar, as that could help in case something broke and we could fall out. ;)
Hilde's family is good at arranging things together, and we have some good times; in the short time we've been together (some 8 months and counting) it feels like I've gotten an big extended family and a lot of new friends. And as you can see on the picture above, mom is enjoying herself as well.
We even went to the Bruce Springsteen concert on Monday, but I was too busy drinking beer and talking trash to take some pictures.
[Permalink] [By morphex] [Family (Atom feed)] [09 Jul 19:26 GMT+1]