My Wonderful Husband

It has certainly been a very trying 25th week in my pregnancy. It has left me stressed, exhausted, and irritable. Be warned, I'm not a pleasant person to be around at this time. Through it all, there is my consistent, patient, and loving Michael. Yes, indeed he is a VERY good husband. There is no doubt about that.

Michael is doing a cardiac anaesthesia rotation for the next eight weeks at SPH. He's up at 5am and home usually around 7pm. It's a long day and when he gets home, there's usually more work that he has to complete on the computer. That hasn't left him with very much time to unwind and yet he still finds time to comfort and spend with his wife. I feel very sorry that he has come home to a weepy wife lately with her crazy hormones.

Not long ago, Michael also took his first vacation in SIX MONTHS!! But alas, this was not a typical break where he could kick back and relax from his hectic residency program. Rather, Michael spent his time preparing for the babies' arrival, taking exams, and working on his research project.

So far, he's cleared out the dining room and turned it into his office aka "The Man Corner" with some new additions, and he has cleared out the remnants of the old office aka "The Man Cave", so he could turn that space into our new bedroom. He worked tirelessly (mostly by himself) to get everything done before his vacation week came to an end. The babies' nursery will be in the master bedroom now. It only makes sense since there's more space, it is closer to a larger bathroom with an actual tub, and it's much quieter and cooler during the summer.

Michael tries to attend all my many doctor's appointments when he can get the time off, but most importantly, he's my advocate. When I'm feeling overwhelmed with all the information everyone is trying to push on me, he puts it all into perspective, and only promotes what is best for me. Although Michael is not what you would consider a typical macho male (thank God!!), he is in no way a push-over either. He fiercely protective of his wife. Who says chivalry is dead?

I am extremely proud that my husband has achieved so much on his own and yet is so humble about it. I know that in the back of his mind, while he's working away, he is always thinking about how he can provide his family with a comfortable life where finances are not a constant burden for us. I feel extremely grateful that I have the option of going back to work after maternity leave, not because of necessity, but for the enjoyment and satisfaction of my career.

Michael has had to make some big sacrifices. He really takes the role of being a father and the head of the family very seriously. Everything he does is purposeful, and it's always with the best interests of his wife and unborn children in mind. I hope that in the future, our boys will recognize what an amazing father they have and strive to be as wonderful as he is.