The Journey of a Trailing Husband: Part Three – The Dad Challenge
Obviously, everyone was shocked when Ella came along, some were even more shocked that I was going to be a stay at home dad, the one staying at home and looking after her.
Obviously, everyone was shocked when Ella came along, some were even more shocked that I was going to be a stay at home dad, the one staying at home and looking after her.
Nothing prepares you for that kind of news. I thought my world was about to crumble. We were so far away from family and completely alone. It was too much to take in. We were having a baby, we were about to be parents!
In April 2011, the decision was made, my wife, Mel and I were going to move to Singapore. We had been out there a few times to look for homes and had tried to get used to the area. Panic mode set in, we were not sure but were willing to take the chance as we were young enough to travel and make these mistakes. Two months later, my wife was contacted by her company and asked if she would consider moving to San Francisco instead. That was a far easier decision to make, we both loved America and I couldn’t wait to get out and eat all the food!