Okay so technically we know it's probably just a muscle reflex and not a real smile yet but our baby gave us what looked like a genuine smile today and honestly I teared up. My wife laughed at me but I don't even care. I'm just amazed at this tiny human we made. The exhaustion and stress doesn't even matter right now. Is this what everyone talks about when they say it's worth it?
Man, those early smiles hit different. I don't care what anyone says about reflexes - that moment is real and you'll remember it forever. Congrats on your first one!
That's the stuff right there. Forget the science for a minute and just enjoy that your baby made you happy today. That's what parenting is all about.
Dude I get it. With four kids I've seen plenty of smiles but that first one from a newborn? Still gets me every time. Savor it, they grow up way too fast.
Haha I remember this feeling. My wife was like 'it's just gas' and I didn't care one bit. That was MY baby smiling at me. Frame that feeling because it goes fast.
First real smile is absolutely magical. Doesn't matter if it's a reflex or not - that moment is all yours. Congrats man, that's the good stuff right there.
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Nothing wrong with celebrating those moments even if science says it's a reflex. You're a dad now and your kid just smiled at you. That's the whole game right there.