My ex and I split 18 months ago and we still can't have a conversation without it turning into an argument. We're stuck co-parenting two kids ages 7 and 10 for at least 8 more years. I try to keep things civil for the kids but it's exhausting. Does it ever get easier or do we just learn to tolerate ...
My baby is 3 months old now and honestly some days I still feel like I'm babysitting. Like it hasn't clicked yet that this is my life now and this tiny person is actually my kid. Logically I know he's mine but emotionally there's still some disconnect. My friends with older kids say it hits you one ...
Wife finally dozed off around 2am and I'm sitting here watching my son sleep thinking I have no idea what I'm doing. Every little sound he makes freaks me out. I keep checking to make sure he's breathing. How do you not be terrified all the time? Watched like five YouTube videos already and I'm stil...
Had a situation at the grocery store yesterday where some guy cut in front of my wife in line and was pretty rude about it. I handled it calmly but made it clear that wasn't acceptable. Didn't raise my voice, just set a boundary. Afterwards my wife said she appreciated how I handled it. That's the r...
We're 3 weeks in and our son will only sleep if one of us is holding him. The second we put him down in the bassinet he wakes up screaming. My wife is running on fumes and I'm trying to take shifts but I'm going back to work next week and I'm freaking out. Is this normal? Do we just accept being zom...
Taking the whole family camping next month for the first time. We have a tent and sleeping bags but I'm worried about keeping my 6yo and 8yo entertained without wifi. Also don't want to deal with a disaster if someone has an accident at night. Should I just do a backyard camping thing first to test ...
Took me 8 weekends but it's finally done. 16x12 pressure treated deck. Did a lot of it with my 12yo helping me which made it take longer but also made it way more meaningful. He's actually pretty good with a drill. Now if I can just convince the family to actually use it instead of sitting inside on...
Been trying to enforce a no phones rule at meals but my older kids act like I asked them to run a marathon. They say all their friends are on their phones too. Anyone had success with this? How do you make it stick without constant battles?
Need to replace mine and dont want to spend a ton. Yard is like 1500 sq ft nothing crazy. Electric or gas? Let me know what youre using.
I know its just tee ball but man I was so proud watching him run to first base with the biggest smile on his face. He was so nervous at practice all week and I kept telling him he could do it. Worth staying up late last night helping him get his uniform ready. Best dad moment so far this year.
We've been doing combo feeding with breast and formula and holy crap the cost is insane. We switched to a different brand that the pediatrician recommended for reflux and our grocery bill jumped like $100 a month. I don't want to cheap out on my son's nutrition but also these prices are brutal. Are ...
They were so hyped until we got there and they realized it wasn't that kind of bank. The look on their faces was priceless. Now I'm the bad guy for 'lying' to them.
Been seeing this new therapist for a month and it's actually helping. He's a dad too and understands the pressure we're under. Not some guy in a suit telling me to journal or whatever. We talk about real stuff like how to handle anger, co-parenting stress, grief from the separation. Definitely recom...
Should've fought harder for more time. Two weeks sounds like enough until you're actually in it and realize you barely got settled before heading back. Wife's still recovering, baby's schedule is all over the place, and I missed so much already being back at work. For those of you who took longer, h...
I know this might sound bad but honestly the first week I didn't feel much connection. Everyone talks about instant love but I mostly felt scared and tired. Now at 5 weeks I'm starting to feel it more but I'm worried I'm supposed to be further along. Did anyone else take a minute to bond or am I the...