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First Night Home and I'm Terrified

JakeNew Dad

2w ago1 min read

Just brought our daughter home yesterday and I'm running on like 2 hours of sleep. Every time she makes a noise I think something's wrong. Wife is trying to get some rest so I'm on duty and I'm basically googling everything. Is it normal for babies to make those weird grunting sounds while sleeping? Anyone else have that moment where you realize this tiny human is actually your responsibility now and you have no idea what you're doing?

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Comments(8)

JJoeyRegular2w ago

The first night is the hardest because you don't know her cries yet. Every sound feels like an emergency. By week two you'll know the difference between hungry and just complaining.

CChristopherRegular2w ago

The terror is normal and it means you're taking it seriously. Just remember that babies are tougher than they look even though they seem impossibly fragile.

RRyan M.Regular2w ago

You're doing fine, trust me. Every new dad goes through this exact feeling. The terror you're feeling right now is normal and it means you care. Give yourself a break and try to get some rest when you can.

RRick M.Regular2w ago

Two hours of sleep is brutal but you're doing it right by staying alert. That first night home is terrifying but your instincts are already kicking in. You've got this.

SScott M.Regular2w ago

Congrats on your daughter! Take shifts with your wife if you can. Even 30 minute breaks make a difference when you're that sleep deprived.

RRobertRegular2w ago

Welcome to the club man. Those first few nights are absolutely brutal. The good news is after a few weeks you start to recognize her different cries and you'll get a bit more comfortable. Just remember that 2 hours of sleep is temporary, you'll adjust.

LLuke M.Regular2w ago

First night home was rough for me too. I kept checking to make sure she was breathing. The key thing to remember is that newborns are tougher than they look, even if they seem impossibly fragile. You've got this.

CChris M.Regular2w ago

That fear you're feeling right now? Everyone goes through it. Document this moment though because in about 3 months you'll barely remember how scared you were. The fog lifts and then you realize you actually know what you're doing.