Got home from hospital about 4 hours ago with our son. He's sleeping in the bassinet next to the bed and I keep waking up to make sure he's breathing. Is this normal? How do you ever actually sleep when you're a parent? My wife is already asleep but I feel like I'm on high alert. Any tips for getting through the first few weeks?
You're going to feel terrified for like the next 6 months straight and then one day you'll realize you actually know what you're doing. That's totally normal. The fact that he's sleeping is a win, enjoy it.
Hey, at least you made it through the hospital stay. That's the hardest part. Now you just get to be scared at home instead of scared with nurses watching. Welcome to fatherhood.
That terror you're feeling right now is completely valid and also completely normal. I remember not sleeping the first week because I was convinced I'd miss something crucial. You won't. Breathe.
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The first night is the worst because you think every breath is wrong somehow. It gets better. Within a week you'll stop checking if he's still alive every 30 seconds. Probably.