So the build up to the scan felt like a drag, I spent a lot of time thinking if it would be a boy or girl. Everyone says they don't have a preference on the baby's sex, well as much as it is taboo I will honestly say I do and that is to have a little boy. BUT I am happy either way.
Over the past week on the lead up to the 20 week scan, Sarabi and I have been going on nice long walks, taking the time to talk things through together about little one and about the future. Still solidly determined that we will stay strong and resist the temptation that is finding out what sex our little cub is... And so the morning of the scan came, I had the urge to find out, I felt like I absolutely needed to know. Such an overpowering feeling that today I can finally know if I'm going to be the father of a little lion or lioness... I kept quiet, probably too quiet, but Sarabi knows me all too well by now. She knew exactly what was on my mind and I'm almost 100% sure that she was thinking along the exact same lines too. I think that our parents generation less people found out the sex of their babies, maybe due to not as advanced ultrasound technology, or maybe because they were far more patient than ourselves. After all they do say that we are the generation of instant gratification, seeking everything here and now...and who am I to go against that stereotype lol. I told the nurse as soon as we got in that we wanted to know to which she replied it all depended on baby's positioning. I was desperately looking for a little sausage but I had to get out the zone and enjoy the experience. Sarabi kept her cool, but i could see her flickering her toes anxiously. It was amazing to see the difference in the 12 and 20 week scan, how little cub went from a jelly baby, to a little muscly human (gets that from me of course). Although the bump is growing seeing what's going down in there is really exciting for me and Sarabi. After a few twists and turns and once measurements were done I was wondering if we ever would find out beans sex...then came the moment she asked if we wanted to know, I saw a sausage and got a bit overwhelmed yet anxious if I was just imagining. She said its a boy, my own little lion. Incredible feeling and I was vocal about it, the icing on the cake!! So proud of Sarabi! I've got a great kick from the whole experience, I'm eager to get things done now, utilise my time on efforts to get ourselves in the best position for when my little lionheart is ready. Will be taking baby lion abroad to meet his family, purchasing baby gear already and looking at portable baby cots, definitely a whole new ball game with buying baby boy items but it makes it all the more exciting. Becoming a dad is increasingly exciting so I'll keep sharing my thoughts and feelings with you. I'm sure the parents out there have had their own unique experiences with the whole process, please feel free to comment below. Until next time.... Hakuna Matata...TheLeoPride
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I met beans mum in 2010 at a mutual friends place. She had a boyfriend at the time and I was dating.We remained friends and although we weren't close friends we were drawn to each other. Anyway her boyfriend ran away when I came along to her delight. 6 years on and after recently celebrating our three year anniversary here we are engaged and awaiting our first cub. Finding out Sarabi(not her real name) was pregnant was surreal, scary and exciting moment when I nearly shit my pants. Although being in love with the idea it was also a case of facing reality. I had the idea to make sure we are financially set before having a baby. Out the window that idea went! Not that we are in a bad place but when is it ever enough?? I've just turned 29 and although young I have always had the idea of being a semi young dad.
Having had some time to digest the idea of Simba/Nala coming into our lives I am one proud Mustafa and cannot wait for cub to arrive. Sarabi is now nearly 20 weeks pregnant. I can now feel babys kicks, the bump is huge. Sarabi is going to be one beautiful easter egg on legs nearer to due date(beginning of Feb). I Have been making an effort to cook more which comes easy as it is a passion of mine. Food is nutrition and its important to keep a healthy balanced lifestyle. Making more of an effort is more to make sure Sarabi eats well and balanced. I want to do everything in my power to make sure we give simba/nala its best start to life. With the 20 week scan approaching I am excited to see just how much bean has grown. Now many will know but the 20 week scan is also to determine the babys sex. I'll be honest the boy in me wants a boy but a healthy baby is a blessing so boy or girl its a winner either way. So everybody has been asking if I and we are going to find out about the sex, no way. Whats it going to change? We are renting, there is no room to paint just yet. There is the argument about clothing colours and so on, my answer to that is neutral is cool, baby doesn't have to be fashionable not yet no way, Hopefully baby inherits dads natural swag though. My plan is to blog weekly and keep you guys up to date on how our little cub is getting on. I have loads more to share but for now I'll leave it here. Hakuna Matata...TheLeoPride |
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