Fatherhood – Dr. Gaurav Sharma

Fatherhood, to me, is the most beautiful shift in perspective life can offer. 

When my son was born in December 2018, I suddenly started valuing life differently. In fact, I didn’t even have health insurance before he was born; becoming a father made me realize that my life was no longer just about me. 

People often say that my son is my carbon copy. Sometimes, watching him feels like watching my own childhood replay itself. He constantly reminds me that life has far more reasons to smile than to worry. His joys become my joys — when he scores well in an exam, I feel as proud as if I earned those marks myself; when he gets out playing cricket, I feel like I’ve lost my own wicket. 

The sweetest moments are often the simplest. Even when he has a fever, he’ll look at me and say, “Papa, thoda garam lag raha hai, but I’m okay… aap tension mat lo.” In those moments, it feels as though children end up comforting their parents more than the other way around. 

Through my patients, I’ve learned that the desire to become a parent is universal. Through my own journey, I’ve learned why. Fatherhood is not just about raising a child — it is about discovering a part of yourself you never knew existed.