First laugh at 4 months and I'm not okay

Dec 5·1 min read

My daughter genuinely laughed today - not a gas giggle but an actual belly laugh - because I was making stupid faces at her. And I'm sitting here like an idiot tearing up. My wife walked in and was like "are you crying?" and I couldn't even explain. That was it. That's the moment I understood why everyone says parenthood hits different. Nothing compares to this.

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Comments(5)

KKenny W.Regular19h ago

Man that's the stuff they don't tell you about. Those moments hit way different than you expect. Welcome to the club of dads who cry more now lol.

ZZack M.Regularjust now

Wait until she recognizes you specifically and smiles just for you. That's the moment dads become absolute mush. 100% normal response.

OOliver Q.Regularjust now

The stupid faces thing is peak dad life. It's the simplest moments that just destroy you emotionally. Four months and she's already got you wrapped around her tiny finger.

DDwayne S.Regular2h ago

I had this exact moment at week 16 when my daughter grabbed my finger for the first time intentionally. Completely wrecked me. My wife thought I was having a breakdown.

WWes B.Regularjust now

This is so pure. Enjoy this phase—it gets crazier but these quiet moments are the ones you'll think about years from now.