Adjusting to Parenthood
The Marine and his wife spent the next few weeks adjusting to their new reality. The wait of becoming parents was exciting; however, there also came with it some nervousness. Would they be ready? What would parenting be like? They took parenting classes together, talking over what they both hoped and dreamt about bringing this new life into their family.
The Marine was amazed how different everything seemed to be as they together prepared their house for the baby. He did not think that this stage would come his way so early, but now, with each step he took, he found himself more eager than ever to meet the little fellow who already had a place in their lives.
His wife was consoled by his presence. Actually, the pregnancy had in some instances been very trying emotionally. But with him back now, she knew that as a couple, they needed each other and were stronger than she ever thought in places.
Together they were ready to take the future head-on and whatever it would bring.
