Parenthood – Gjertsen [dot] ca

It’s a Waiting Game

Posted on February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 by Rob Gjertsen

Well, we have reached February, and Kidlet 2 will be arriving soon. Over the past few months, we have been preparing and getting things ready. Now, we wait… And wait. And wait… When my wife was pregnant last time, we didn’t know if it was a Boy or a Girl. We were as ready as […]

The Kidlet is Sick

Posted on October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 by Rob Gjertsen

I’m not posting any material of substance this week. The kidlet came down with a fever Friday, which turned into a cold Friday night, morning into an (undiagnosed) ear infection Saturday (make that 2 ear infections as of Sunday AM). It is so heart wrenching when they get sick like this, and there’s nothing much […]

I Told My Pregnant Wife, I Lost the Photos

Posted on September 23, 2019September 10, 2024 by Rob Gjertsen

In early 2016, we found out my wife Heather was pregnant with our daughter. It was a crazy time, both daunting and exhilarating. I don’t think anyone is ever truly ready, or prepared… When getting ready to tell our parents of the impending arrival, we decided to make use of a visual aid (aka: Slide […]

Learning to be Better

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Rob Gjertsen

My daughter has taught me how to love better. At 25 months old she may not be speaking yet, but I try to make sure I listen to her as much as I can. Each and every day she teaches me something new. I love learning new things from here: how to be a better […]

Sick Toddlers Are Amazing

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Rob Gjertsen

Caring for a sick toddler is heartbreaking. In that child, there is this part of you that exists outside of oneself. You know they are not feeling well, but there is a limit as to what you can do for them. You feed them if they’ll eat at all. You try to make sure they […]

Freya Enjoying her Jumper!

Posted on February 26, 2017February 26, 2017 by Rob Gjertsen

There’s not much to say about this post, other than she’s starting to really enjoy her jumper. [wpdevart_youtube]m5YZ3MGz4F4[/wpdevart_youtube]

Sleep Training + Noise Cancelling Headphones

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Rob Gjertsen

We have started Sleep Training. Would it be considered ‘cheating’ if I were to wear noise cancelling headphones at homes while Freya cries? The change in sleep schedule, as well as sleep training itself, continues. And it sucks. There is a lot of information available for couples that are expecting, as well as new parents, […]

Teething is Fun.

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Rob Gjertsen

Teething. Oh, teething. Any parent who has experienced teething knows the joys of this time. Those rosy little cheeks are not cute, they are warning signs. They mean “If I had teeth yet, I would bite your fingers off – that’s how upset I am”. I am now convinced that this is the translation of […]

Don’t Let Her Fool You

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Rob Gjertsen

The other evening when I was walking upstairs around 7:55pm, getting ready to put Freya down for the night, I heard a strange sound. More on that in a minute. So, we go upstairs and get her bath ready, which she enjoyed a lot. She is learning how to splash a bit now, which is […]

Switching to a Bottle – Day 1

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Rob Gjertsen

Yesterday was the first day of our committed adventure to get Freya to take a bottle. It did not go well… I have brought out the Christmas Tree today, so we will have that all setup by the end of the week. It will be fun to see Freya see the tree lit up for […]