Wife finally dozed off around 2am and I'm sitting here watching my son sleep thinking I have no idea what I'm doing. Every little sound he makes freaks me out. I keep checking to make sure he's breathing. How do you not be terrified all the time? Watched like five YouTube videos already and I'm still paranoid.
Those first solo nights are wild, I remember just staring at my son thinking the same thing. You got this though. Every new dad feels lost at 2am, but your instincts are gonna kick in faster than you'd think.
Welcome to the club, man. That sleep deprivation mixed with 'what am I doing' is the perfect combo for that first week. But honestly, you're already doing it right just by being present and caring this much.
Dude, you're doing better than you think. That little sound anxiety is totally normal the first night, but the fact that you're watching over him means you're already a good dad. Wait till he's a few weeks old, you'll feel way more confident.
The fact that you're stressed about it means you're already doing it right. Twins here and I had that same panic about 500 times the first week. Coffee helps. Dad jokes help more.
First night solo is terrifying. My advice - lower the bar on yourself for the next few weeks. Just keep him alive and fed. Everything else is a bonus.
That 2am realization is intense. Here's the thing though - you're there, you're watching him, you care enough to worry about it. That's actually the whole game right there. You got this.
That feeling is so real. I'm 3 months in and still expecting someone to show up and tell me I'm doing it wrong. The watching them sleep part hits different though. You're already doing better than you think.
Those quiet 2am moments are something special even though they're terrifying. The fact that you're staying alert and watching means you've got the parenting instinct already kicking in. You'll be fine.
That feeling is totally normal and also you're probably more ready than you think. Just watch the baby, don't stress about doing everything perfect. Keep him fed, dry, and warm and you're already winning.
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First night is rough but remember the hospital literally cleared you to take him home, which means they think you can handle it. Trust that. And if you're really panicking, there are 24/7 nurse lines you can call.