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Just experienced my first 'dad moment' and I'm not crying you're crying

1w ago·1 min read

My daughter is 8 weeks old and today she smiled at me for the first time. Not gas. An actual smile. She locked eyes with me and smiled and I just lost it man. I had to step away because I didn't want my wife to see me tearing up. How is this tiny human suddenly the most important thing in the world? I don't even recognize myself as a person who cries but here we are. Anyway just wanted to share because I feel like I might explode if I don't tell someone.

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Comments(6)

BBrandonNew Dad1w ago

This is the good stuff right here. Eight weeks in and you're already getting those real smiles back. That's when it starts to feel less overwhelming and more like actual bonding. Soak it in man.

BBenNew Dad1w ago

Dude YES. That first real smile hits different. I remember my daughter did that around 8 weeks too and I literally called my wife over three times to make sure I wasn't imagining it. Congrats on that moment, those are the ones you remember forever.

CChris M.New Dad1w ago

Man I needed to read this today. Two weeks in with my son and I'm wondering when it stops feeling like I'm just keeping him alive and starts feeling like a real connection. Good to know it's coming soon.

NNick G.Regular1w ago

Man, those first real smiles hit different. I remember when my daughter did that and I literally couldn't stop staring at her for like an hour after. You're in for the best ride of your life.

JJason T.New Dad1w ago

That's the moment right there. Eight weeks in and you just unlocked the good stuff. Congrats on the smile, dude.

EEli L.Regular1w ago

Dude I'm tearing up just reading this. That eye contact moment is everything. Welcome to the best club on earth.