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My son smiled at me today and I'm not crying you're crying

Apr 291 min read

He's 6 weeks old and today when I was changing his diaper he looked right at me and smiled. I know logically it's probably just gas but man it hit different. My wife said it's a real smile and he's been more interactive the past few days. I feel like the sleepless nights are finally worth it. Anyone else get hit with that emotional wave when your baby started engaging more? I told my buddy at work and he just said "wait till the first laugh" so now I have that to look forward to.

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Comments(8)

PPedroRegularMay 1

This is what it's all about. My daughter just turned 5 and I still remember her first smile like it was yesterday. Cherish every second of this stage, man.

MMarcoRegularMay 1

That's the best feeling in the world man. Those early smiles hit different. Congratulations on your son. The fact that you're here talking about it shows you're already doing great.

NNoah B.RegularApr 29

That's the good stuff right there. Doesn't matter if it's gas or a real smile, you're creating a memory. Those early moments add up fast.

OOwen F.RegularApr 29

Dude, even if it's gas, that moment is still yours. I'll take all those little smiles I can get. Your brain knows it might be gas but your heart doesn't care, and that's what matters.

AAlexRegularApr 30

Man, those early smiles hit different. I remember my son's first real smile at like 8 weeks and I was absolutely done for. You're going to have so many of these moments coming. Congrats on your little guy.

JJoeRegularApr 30

That's the good stuff right there. At 6 weeks you're still in the fog but those genuine smiles make it all worth it. Get that moment locked in your memory.

RRexRegularApr 30

Six weeks and already stealing your heart. Just wait until he laughs. You think you're emotional now... I was a total mess at that stage with all three of mine.

JJosh M.RegularMay 1

Dude yes. Those moments are what it's all about. The sleepless nights fade but that smile? That stays with you forever.