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Raithlinx
Oct Member 2020

Raithlinx

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So my partner is half way through our pregnancy. We're engaged, both have good jobs. I run my own business, she works public sector. She's getting 9 months off, first 6 at full pay. I can take whatever time I need. House is all done and ready for the nippers arrival. We know the gender, all the scans are fine and clear.

And yet, I'm nervous. Seems silly, but it's true. So to those of us in the community who are parents, any advice for a new dad? :D Guthix be, I'm old.

02-Nov-2022 15:36:31

Daddy Roshi
Jan Member 2018

Daddy Roshi

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Don't blink cause they'll be a baby one second the next they're starting kindergarten so enjoy every moment of it while u can being a dad is the greatest thing u can ask for

Also be warned kids are brutally honest so enjoy that when they're older XD

If they have a blowout (poo coming out of the diaper and covering the baby) if they're in a onesie u can pull it off at the shoulders and pull it down to take it off so it doesn't get in their hair/on their face luckily never had that happen with my kid lol

They'll hate baths at first so be ready for lots of crying at bath time and in general tbh

Ull probably do what I did when my kid was first born and ull check to make sure they're still breathing while they sleep just to be sure they're ok so be ready for sleepless nights

And most importantly just know ur gonna be a great dad no matter what
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02-Nov-2022 18:46:30

Haukur

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One day at a time. Myself, the only experience I have with new borns is from sitting my nieces and nephews. My husband and I both adopted our two daughters.

There are days when it will seem like you can do no right. And other days when you can do no wrong. But remember this piece of advice though. Be a parent first, then their friend. Don't ever think the reason I am peaceful is because I do not know how to be violent.
Ekki hugsa alltaf að ég sé friðsælt vegna þess að ég veit ekki hvernig á að vera ofbeldi.

02-Nov-2022 22:10:23

Megycal
Sep Member 2005

Megycal

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As a mother I don't feel I can give a father much advice except that its natural to be nervous. Its all a big unknown even if you've read lots of books. Maybe the best advice I can give is during the early days grab some sleep whenever you can.

03-Nov-2022 09:24:18

ToP BaSS

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Raithlinx said :
So my partner is half way through our pregnancy. We're engaged, both have good jobs. I run my own business, she works public sector. She's getting 9 months off, first 6 at full pay. I can take whatever time I need. House is all done and ready for the nippers arrival. We know the gender, all the scans are fine and clear.

And yet, I'm nervous. Seems silly, but it's true. So to those of us in the community who are parents, any advice for a new dad? :D

Not sure what you are nervous about - the unknown?
You will learn together what is the best course forward by the minute, hour, day, week, month and year. Prepare to find every part of the time-line different and full of unexpected, delightful new experiences that may well have you laughing and crying at the same time.
Remember your time with your children is very limited and it runs its course very very quickly - way too quickly!
The worst part of it is the first 25 years, it then begins to marginally get a little easier.
Relax and enjoy & G L.

03-Nov-2022 16:30:03

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