Before kids I could kind of hide when things were bad. Now I have two little humans depending on me and some days I can barely get out of bed. Not suicidal or anything but the weight is just crushing sometimes. Wife has been supportive but I feel like I'm letting everyone down. Anyone else deal with...
My daughter is 6 weeks old and she straight up smiled at me this morning while I was changing her diaper. I know everyone says it's probably just gas but man it felt real. Made me tear up a little. The sleepless nights suddenly feel worth it.
My daughter is almost 3 months and just started doing these genuine smiles when I talk to her and it absolutely destroyed me in the best way. Like I know it's probably just gas or reflexes but it feels so real. Made all the sleepless nights worth it in that moment. When did yours start doing this?
A year ago you couldn't have told me I'd cry happy tears watching my kid take her first steps or that I'd spend 20 minutes just watching her sleep. I was all about career, making money, having nice things. Now half my phone storage is baby videos and I genuinely couldn't care less about the promotio...
I've been drinking coffee since 5am and I'm still dragging. Wondering if I should switch to energy drinks but those give me the jitters. How do you guys stay awake when you're running on empty?
Started this project like 3 weeks ago. Got some 2x8s, lag bolts, and a basic plan off YouTube. My kid was skeptical the whole time but man once we got the platform secured he was all in. We spent the last two weekends adding railings and a pulley system for snacks lol. Thing is solid and he's up the...
He wanted cold hard cash. My 6yo came up to me this morning and told me that joke like he invented it. Pretty sure he heard it from me two years ago. The circle of dad humor is complete.
Two years sober. Used to be that guy who was checked out on weekends, more interested in being with buddies at the bar than at my kids's soccer games. Lost my marriage over it obviously. Started going to meetings, got a sponsor, did the work. Now my kids actually want to spend time with me. My oldes...
Made my first therapy appointment today. Took me 2 years of telling myself I could handle the depression on my own. Talked to my wife last week and just broke down. She was so supportive and basically said she's been worried for a while. Feeling scared but also relieved? Is that normal? Hoping this ...
We haven't been able to talk about anything besides logistics in like two years. But today she called about our son's reading struggles and we actually discussed it like two adults who care about him. We agreed to both talk to his teacher and check in. It wasn't weird or awkward like it usually is. ...
So I've been at this company for 4 years and they're finally offering me the regional director role I've been working toward. The money is really good and would basically secure my kids' college fund. But the job description says at least 20 days a month on the road. My oldest is 7, youngest is 4. M...
I love my kids more than anything but I'm exhausted by the expectation to be this soft gentle version of fatherhood. I want to teach them discipline, self-reliance, hard work. I want to lead my family with strength and conviction, not just be a buddy. My wife actually agrees with me but society make...
We were at the grocery store and he points at the eggs and goes 'Dad why do we eat chicken periods?' I nearly lost it in the produce section. His mom was mortified but I was so proud. He's developing that weird kid comedy that only makes sense to other kids and exhausted parents. My life is now an e...
Baby's on the way in about 6 weeks and my wife and I are trying to figure out feeding. She wants to try breastfeeding but also wants me to be able to help with feedings at night. I told her pumping and bottles might be good so we can share the load but she's worried about nipple confusion or whateve...
Started going out at 5:30am on Saturdays to hit the lake before everyone needs me for stuff. There's something about just sitting there with coffee and a rod before the chaos starts. Got the whole place to myself usually. Highly recommend if you need some peace and quiet.