Pre-dad me vs post-dad me is honestly night and day

1w ago1 min read

Before kids I'd sleep till 10am on weekends, stay out till midnight, buy whatever I wanted. Now I'm up at 6, my idea of a wild night is staying up past 9pm, and I just spent 45 minutes choosing between two types of diapers. What I miss: uninterrupted showers, conversations about things other than poop. What I gained: reasons to get out of bed, a kid who thinks I'm the coolest guy alive (for now), actual perspective on what matters. Not gonna lie though, I'd still take a full 8 hour sleep over pretty much anything right now.

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NNathanNew Dad1w ago

The wild night comment got me good. Staying up past 9pm now feels like I'm living dangerously, but honestly I wouldn't trade it for the old days.

CCarlosNew Dad1w ago

Quality over quantity hits different when you're co-parenting. I used to have all the time in the world, now I'm making those 6am moments count with my kids.

BBrandonNew Dad1w ago

Man, this hits different now. I used to think sleep was for the weak, but 6am wake-ups with a newborn have me rethinking that whole philosophy real quick.