May 06 2007
How the Warriors are preparing me for a newborn baby
I’ve been a Golden State Warriors fan since they drafted Mitch Richmond in 1988. I remember when Don Nelson was taking the Warriors into the playoffs in the early 90’s, when Latrell Sprewell choked is coach in the late 90’s, and when they drafted Todd Fuller (who is now playing in the Australian Basketball League).
I state all this to prove that I really am a long-time suffering Warriors fans, not just someone who’s jumped on the hype train after they beat the Dallas Mavericks. So now that Warriors are back in the playoffs I’m watching their games…that start at 10:30pm…and don’t end until 1:30am. By the time post-game analysis is done it’s 2:00am.
I watch every minute of it and the day after I feel tired, can’t concentrate, and usually take a 10-15 minute nap during lunch. Now that the Warriors are in the playoffs–and winning– I’m staying up more nights to watch their games. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it because I’ve been watching them suffer through so many horrible seasons that it’s nice to see them on top.
I’m guessing that this is what my life with a new born will be like: I’ll be tired, can’t concentrate, but it will all be worth it.
I think your post helps me to understand your sacrifice a bit better. (No, I’m not being sarcastic.) You’re such a big sports fan that I lump your sports watching all together, and I confess that in addition to worrying about your healthy, I envied your ability to *choose* not to sleep enough. Loyalty, however, I understand. I get what it can mean to watch something or someone you’ve suffered with rise. I’m glad your team is doing well.
that may be the most beautiful thing I’ve ever read on this site
Well, at least you won’t be too surprised by the sleep deprivation! Paul is lucky, he can sleep through everything so didn’t suffer too much after our kids were born. While I would have loved to have him get up, I always felt like since he had to go to work the next day it wasn’t fair. Jake actually slept pretty good, maybe waking up once or twice a night. Bryce on the other hand woke up every two hours on the dot to be fed. He was still waking up every 2 hours even after I went back to work. You start doing funny things like forgetting to put the diaper on the baby before you dress them, or wearing two different colored shoes. A work friend actually drove away from the gas station with the pump still inside her gas tank. Luckily, it just popped out and didn’t break. It doesn’t last forever though, and the cuddle time you get at night with the baby is just precious.