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Tapioca · 02-09-2025, 09:36 PM

Congratulations.

I've been a parent for almost 10 years with two kids. 10 years ago, there were barely any supports for new and expecting fathers. My wife and I did pre-natal classes, but that's about it. I used to take my newborns on walks all of the time. I used to have to drive around with my first-born in the car when she was an infant so that I get could her to fall asleep. Lots of WTF moments during those first couple of years and PPD from my wife too.

We got by without a lot of fancy things. My kids aren't perfect, but they're pretty good and well-adjusted, all things considered.

Everyone has advice to give, but take it all with a grain of salt, to be honest. You're going to make a lot of mistakes - be easy on yourself. Focus on your kid and get to know them so you can make the best choices for them - not based on what others have done or what your wife's friends and family are telling you to do.

Parenting is hard, but it's not that hard all things considered. You got this.

Good luck.

02-09-2025, 09:36 PM	#1406
Tapioca OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,208 Thanked 2,806 Times in 1,250 Posts Failed 81 Times in 54 Posts	Congratulations. I've been a parent for almost 10 years with two kids. 10 years ago, there were barely any supports for new and expecting fathers. My wife and I did pre-natal classes, but that's about it. I used to take my newborns on walks all of the time. I used to have to drive around with my first-born in the car when she was an infant so that I get could her to fall asleep. Lots of WTF moments during those first couple of years and PPD from my wife too. We got by without a lot of fancy things. My kids aren't perfect, but they're pretty good and well-adjusted, all things considered. Everyone has advice to give, but take it all with a grain of salt, to be honest. You're going to make a lot of mistakes - be easy on yourself. Focus on your kid and get to know them so you can make the best choices for them - not based on what others have done or what your wife's friends and family are telling you to do. Parenting is hard, but it's not that hard all things considered. You got this. Good luck. Last edited by Tapioca; 02-09-2025 at 09:46 PM.