Jim shares how his mental health takes a bit of a 'battering'.
This is a proper, ‘in real life’ read from a man's perspective, so I hope you enjoy it and follow the series as we go through all the ups and downs of impending parenthood.week: it all kicks off at the Village Bowls Club Quiz, plus my mental health takes a bit of a batteringYep, once every 12 months at the sports centre bar there's a pub-style quiz, fuelled by local real ale and hosted by possibly the most dour woman you can imagine - all in aid of the local bowls club.
That, to me, is a big deal. Every day counts now. We're so close - and as a result, I can feel myself becoming increasingly protective of Daisy and the precious cargo she's carrying. The more the pregnancy progresses, the more I don't know which Daisy I am going to get when I arrive home from work. It goes without saying that OF COURSE I am interested in and excited about the imminent arrival of baby Sprout. And I believe Isupportive - I do what I can around the house to try and reduce the stress Daisy has to face as we continue to both hold down full-time jobs.
The things I MUST remember to keep doing is offer support, be there when I am needed, and to keep telling her how proud I am of her, and let her know what a wonderful job she's doing growing Sprout and being a mummy.Back to the Village Bowls Club Quiz.
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