For expecting and first-year dads. No question is too basic.
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Our daughter is eating okay and seems healthy but she's up every 2 hours like clockwork. I work during the day so my wife does nights mostly but I still can't sleep knowing she's a
My 3 week old son had this explosive poop that went up his back and somehow into his hair. I called my wife at work like it was an emergency. She was laughing on the phone while I'
I was cocky today and changed my 4mo old with just his diaper on because I thought he was done pooping. That's what I get for thinking. Explosive poop literally everywhere includin
We brought our daughter home yesterday and I honestly don't think I've slept more than 20 minutes total. Every time she makes a noise I wake up thinking something's wrong. My wife
Our son is 2 weeks old and we're doing formula. He seems hungry like every 2 hours. The doctor said 2-3 ounces but sometimes he wants more and sometimes less. Is this normal? My mo
My 3mo daughter is still up 2-3 times a night and I'm running on fumes. Everyone keeps saying she should be sleeping through by now but that doesn't seem right for her age does it?
My son is 8 weeks old and yesterday he smiled at me. Not a gas smile, a real smile. I know everyone says this but I get it now. Everything else just faded away for a second. My wif
We're three weeks in and I just experienced my first diaper blowout situation. Poop went up the back, down the legs, everywhere. I called my wife in a panic like the car was on fir
Just brought our daughter home yesterday and I'm running on like 2 hours of sleep. Every time she makes a noise I think something's wrong. Wife is trying to get some rest so I'm on
Going back to the office next week and I feel awful about it. Son is only 6 weeks old and I feel like I'm abandoning him. My wife keeps telling me it's fine and that she's got it,
First time dad here with a 6 week old and I'm losing my mind. She'll sleep maybe 45 minutes to an hour max then wake up screaming. My wife and I are running on fumes. Tried everyth
Been trying to get our daughter on some kind of consistent sleep schedule and it's been rough. Right now she's all over the place - sleeping at weird times, up at 2am, sleeping thr
My boy is 8 weeks old and honestly I'm waiting for that moment where he actually knows who I am. Right now he just kind of looks through me like I'm furniture. My friends keep sayi
Wife is thinking about switching to formula at 3 months because she's exhausted from exclusively nursing. I'm supportive obviously but I'm worried about judgment from her mom and h
Yep, was changing a diaper this morning and baby projectile pooped all over my chest and into my beard. Now I get why everyone says to keep wet wipes within arm's reach at all time
Started this journey thinking I had no idea what I was doing. My son just laughed for the first time yesterday and I swear I teared up like a baby myself. Still exhausted all the t
Our son is 6 weeks old and the only way he falls asleep is if I'm holding him. I can't put him down without him screaming. I've tried the bassinet, the crib, swaddling, white noise
We left the hospital yesterday and I don't think either of us has slept more than 20 minutes. Baby is crying, we don't know what's wrong, and my wife is crying too. I feel complete
Mom is saying every 2 hours, pediatrician said 8-12 times a day, lactation consultant said follow baby's cues, and my dad said we fed our kids whenever and they turned out fine. Ou
My wife is on maternity leave and honestly she's basically doing everything. Feeding, changing, soothing. I come home from work and feel like a guest in my own house. I want to bon