We had to switch to formula at 4 weeks because breastfeeding wasn't working out for us. My wife felt so guilty about it but I was actually relieved because now I could feed the baby and bond that way too. But my mom keeps making comments about how 'breast is best' and it's making my wife feel worse....
Daughter is 8 weeks and has been doing the random smiles but nothing directed at us yet. Some guys at work said their kids were smiling back by 6 weeks and now I'm second guessing everything. Is she behind? Should I be worried? She's eating fine and hitting other milestones. Just want to know what n...
I spent probably 15 grand building out my gaming setup before my first kid was born. Had the whole thing - top tier PC, three monitors, mechanical keyboards, the works. Played every night for hours. Fast forward to now with a 3 year old and I maybe get 30 minutes a week to game. Last month he asked ...
My son is 6 weeks old and will only sleep if I'm holding him or my wife is holding him. The second we put him down in the bassinet he wakes up screaming. We're getting maybe 2-3 hours of actual sleep a night between us. Is this a phase? Will he outgrow it? We're both running on fumes here and I'm ge...
I said 'it's dinner time' and he goes 'no dad that's not a time' and I was like 'well it is in this house buddy.' My wife didn't laugh but I thought it was gold.
Been wanting one for a couple years but finally have the space and budget. Looking at either a drum smoker or something like a Weber. I've got a bigger family so need something that can handle 12+ people. Anyone have experience with both? Which one is easier to maintain?
My coworker was complaining about her son's soccer schedule and I said 'sounds like you've got a lot on your plate' and she just stared at me. The guys behind me lost it though. Living my best life.
My 10 year old has been asking non-stop to play Fortnite with his friends. I finally let him start playing last month and now he's on it every chance he gets. Says all his friends play it and he's missing out if he doesn't. I'm worried about screen time but also don't want him to be the only kid wit...
Working remote since my daughter was born has been both amazing and the worst thing ever. I get to see her during lunch which is great but my boss expects the same output and I'm literally stopping meetings to deal with a diaper blowout or a tantrum. Yesterday I had to mute myself during a client ca...
Never had major depression before but something shifted when my first kid was born. The panic attacks started about 3 months in. Wife kept saying it was normal dad stuff but it wasn't. Finally got on medication last year and it's made a huge difference. Just sharing because I wish someone had told m...
My wife called me out last night for complaining about my coworker to her for like an hour when I preach about loving others. Ouch. She was right though. I'm trying to teach my kids about kindness and forgiveness but they're watching me hold grudges. Gotta do better. Gotta actually live what I say I...
Short version: I was irritable, yelled at the kids over stupid stuff, took my work stress out on everyone. My daughter told my wife she was scared of me and that hit different. Started therapy, learned some stuff about my own childhood, started meditating and actually dealing with my anger instead o...
After two years of saying I'd fix the deck, I finally did it this spring. Pulled up all the old boards, treated and sealed the posts, installed new composite decking. Cost way more than I wanted but it looks amazing now. The kids are actually using the backyard again instead of staring at the cracke...
Everyone says working from home is great for dads but for me it's the opposite. I can't turn it off. I'll be in a meeting with the kids in the background, or checking email after they go to bed, or taking calls during dinner. My wife is frustrated because it feels like I'm always working even when I...
Changed my daughter's diaper this morning and got destroyed from both ends somehow. Looked like something from a horror movie. Now I understand why people buy in bulk. Also bought my first pack of baby wipes today, they sell these things by the truckload and I get it now.