Everything is ready. The crib is set up, we have supplies, the car seat is installed. But I'm freaking out. What if I drop him? What if he cries and I can't figure out why? What if I'm not cut out for this? I know these are normal dad fears but man, it feels real right now. Any last minute advice or reassurance?
That feeling will last about 24 hours after they come home and then you'll be too tired to be terrified anymore. I'm only half joking. You've got this man. The fact that you're concerned enough to be freaking out means you're gonna be a good dad.
Dude, I felt EXACTLY like this the night before we brought our first home. The terror is real. But here's the thing - you've done all the prep work, which means you're already ahead of the game. The actual moment they hand you that baby and you drive home, something just clicks. You'll figure it out as you go. Trust me, we're all just making it up as we go anyway.
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Being terrified is actually the right response honestly. Means you understand the responsibility. Just remember that babies are tougher than they look and you don't have to have it all figured out immediately. Those first few weeks are mostly just surviving.