First smile and I missed it

2w ago1 min read

Baby smiled for the first time at like 3am when my wife was feeding him. She got a video but I was sleeping. I know everyone says early smiles aren't "real" smiles yet and it's just gas, but man did I feel bummed when I woke up. Now I'm checking the monitor constantly hoping to catch the next one. Has anyone else had this experience? Does he smile more often once it becomes a real thing or are these random 3am ones it for now?

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PPedroRegular2w ago

The 3am feedings are brutal. Your wife will send you videos and you'll feel like you missed out, but honestly the sleepless nights blend together anyway. You've got plenty of moments still to come.

MMarkRegular2w ago

Man, that's rough. My wife caught our son's first real smile on video too and I was just sitting there half asleep missing the whole thing. But hey, you'll get plenty more moments. The good part is they happen all the time once they start doing it.

VVincentRegular2w ago

This sucks in the moment but at least your wife got it on video. You can rewatch it whenever you want. My son's first smile I was completely out of it on zero sleep and honestly have no memory of it at all.

TTrevor M.New Dad2w ago

The 3am moments are rough because you're exhausted but also honestly? Some of my favorite early dad memories happened when I was barely awake. You'll see plenty more smiles, promise.

MMiguelRegular2w ago

Man this hits different. My kid did something similar and I was devastated I wasn't there. But you know what, you're gonna see so many milestones still. This isn't the last smile. Still stings though, I get it.

DDanielRegular2w ago

I get the disappointment but honestly you'll have so many first smile moments. This one hurt because it's THE FIRST but I promise they keep smiling at you for years. You didn't actually miss it, you're just getting the replay.

DDerekNew Dad2w ago

Welcome to the club nobody wants to join. I missed my kid's first real laugh because I was changing a diaper at 2am. You're sleep deprived, exhausted, and suddenly you're worried you're missing everything. Just know those moments keep happening. You'll get your turn.

TTomNew Dad2w ago

I feel this in my soul. We're three months in and I've definitely had the 'I missed that' moment more than once. Wife got a video of our baby's first laugh and I was in the other room like an idiot. The silver lining is there's always more to come. Try to catch the next one.

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DDanielRegular2w ago

At least your wife got it on video. My wife was exhausted when our son first smiled and she didn't realize it happened. We have no proof it even happened but I'm sure it did. You're ahead of the game.