From party guy to dad bod realness - 5 years later

2w ago·1 min read

I used to be the guy at every event, staying out till 2am, sleeping till noon on weekends, zero responsibilities. Had my first kid and literally everything changed overnight. I didn't go out for like 2 years. Now I'm 5 years in with two kids and I'm not even the same person. I miss the freedom sometimes, not gonna lie. But yesterday my daughter called me her best friend and honestly I wouldn't trade that for anything. Still miss sleeping though.

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Comments(7)

CCarlosNew Dad2w ago

Man, this hits different when you're in the newborn fog right now. The 2am bedtimes seem like a distant dream when you're up anyway with a baby. Sounds like you've found your new normal though.

TTom H.New Dad2w ago

Still in the teething trenches here so I can't fully relate yet, but this post is a good reality check. Sounds like you're actually killing it with the new life though.

JJasonNew Dad2w ago

Respect for owning the transformation. That's the real dad bod realness right there. Five years from now I'll probably be in the same boat myself.

CChris M.Regular2w ago

The dad bod is real. I look in the mirror some days and barely recognize myself from before kids. Less sleep, more pizza, zero time to maintain what I used to maintain. But honestly my kids think I'm a superhero so that's something.

DDerek M.Regular2w ago

Five years is a long time. That transformation from always being out to being present at home has got to feel weird some days. Do you ever miss that lifestyle or are you pretty settled into dad life?

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DDavidNew Dad2w ago

The real question is do you regret it? Because from where I'm sitting the responsibility probably beats the 2am nights.

DDerekRegular2w ago

Party guy to dad bod is a wild journey. I bet you've got some stories about how your friends reacted to the change.