First smile from my daughter and I lost it

2w ago1 min read

She's 6 weeks old and gave me a real smile this morning. I know they say it might be gas or whatever but it felt intentional. I literally teared up making breakfast. My wife was like dude it's just a smile and I was like YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND. This little person is starting to recognize me and respond. The sleep deprivation, the stress, all of it just melted away for a second. Worth every second of the nightmare that is newborn stage. Any other new dads experience this? Like one moment changes your whole perspective?

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Comments(9)

SSteveRegular2w ago

Forget what they say about gas. That's a real smile and you know it. You're six weeks in, enjoy every single one of these moments. They go way too fast.

JJasonNew Dad2w ago

Whether it's gas or intentional, you felt the connection and that's what counts. These early smiles hit different, you're gonna remember that forever.

GGreg W.Regular2w ago

Don't let anyone tell you it's just gas, that moment is real and it's yours. My daughter just hit 6 weeks too and I'm living for these little moments.

FFinn M.Regular2w ago

Man, 6 weeks and you're already getting the smiles? That's the stuff they don't tell you about in the baby books. Congrats, those moments are gold.

CChris R.Regular2w ago

Dude, congratulations! That's the best feeling in the world. I'm telling you, people can say what they want about gas but you KNOW the difference between a real smile and a reflex. That moment is burned into my memory forever.

DDerek P.Regular2w ago

This is everything. Those early smiles are what keep you going through the sleep deprivation. Definitely not gas, man. You'll know the difference.

RRonRegular2w ago

The 6 week mark is such a game changer. Enjoy every second of this because they grow so fast. My daughter is already doing way more than those early days.

RRyanRegular2w ago

That moment never gets old. Congrats man. Six weeks and she's already got you wrapped around her finger. Best thing about being a dad right here.

AAlexRegular2w ago

Gas or not, that's THE moment. First real smile from my daughter last month and I literally called my wife back in the room just to prove I wasn't making it up. Get those photos.