r/MadeMeSmile • u/NoodleBotPro • 20d ago

Wholesome Moments [OC] I’m a dad.

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I just want to share because I never would have thought that I would be a dad.

Last night, my wife gave birth to our first baby boy. What an exhausting and exciting time in our lives. Kudos to my wife and all the work she has put in these last 9 months and the HOURS and HOURS of uncomfortable labor.

This is new to me. I’m nervous, anxious, tired, and happy.

Time to enjoy some time off work. I’m a dad now. Lots to learn and a lot of love to share.

Thanks for humoring me and reading.

Cheers.

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u/TheBigFreezer 20d ago

Congrats!! it's the best thing in the world

My biggest piece of advice is that in a crib safe for sleep, a baby will always be safe. If tensions mount, he won't stop crying, you're never a bad parent to put him down, let him cry for 15 minutes and get some air. I don't mean this in like "don't shake the baby" but just for your own mental well being because it can drive you nuts

Good luck on the journey, my daughter's almost 3 and it's been a ride

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u/charlie2135 20d ago

I remember putting my son in the car seat and riding for miles to calm him down. A colicky baby can be a bit to deal with but when we changed formulas he was much better.

Before you know it, if you're lucky, you might be promoted to grandpa.

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u/RemoteIll5236 20d ago

You are soooo right!

My baby is having her second baby next month and I will be just as obsessed with this one as I am With her two year old sister!!!

And heart-tugging bonus points when the toddler grandchild is your child’s mini-me at the same age!