Exploring the emotional rollercoaster of discovering parenthood.

The journey to parenthood is filled with emotions that can’t be easily expressed. In our inaugural episode titled Before We Knew, Kevin shares his personal experience of finding out he was about to become a father.

Kevin recounts the moment he and his partner discovered they were expecting. It's a whirlwind of emotions, from joy to anxiety. "It's a feeling that I don't think could ever be duplicated by something else," he reflects. The news came during Christmas—a time typically filled with cheer, now amplified by the prospect of a new life.

Telling family and friends was a moment of mixed emotions. Kevin describes the chaotic yet joyful family meeting where his partner shared the news, saying, "I'm pregnant." The unexpected delivery of the news led to a flood of excitement from both sides of the family, marking the beginning of their journey into parenthood.

As preparations for the baby began, Kevin dove into setting up a nursery filled with love and creativity. He describes the joy of picking decorations and setting up the crib, though he humorously notes, "Once he was born, he never stepped one foot in the crib for very long." This sentiment captures the unpredictable nature of parenting, where plans often shift.

The path was not without its hurdles. Just days before their baby shower, Kevin's partner experienced a car accident. Despite the scare and uncertainty, they were relieved to find out that both mom and baby were fine. This moment illustrates the resilience of parents-to-be and the emotional rollercoaster they navigate.

As the doctor appointments stack up, check ups turn into documenting little signs and characteristics that start pointing in the direction of a autism diagnosis. As new parents navigating the unknown in the search for answers starts to begin. One sleepless night turns into two, turn into many, as frustration mounts for both the child and the parents, the inability to communicate deepens. Heartache and fear over the unknown starts to settle in....