Nick J.

Commented on First time dad here, my newborn only sleeps on my chest and I'm terrified to move

Man, those early days are rough but you're doing great. My girl did the exact same thing for like the first week. Your body can handle more than you t...

Commented on Sleep deprivation is actually a form of torture and I have proof

8 weeks is brutal man, I'm right there with you. My brain literally feels like it's running on 2 bars of battery and I can't remember if I already fed...

Commented on What I gained and lost going back to school at 39

Dude, respect for sticking with it. I'm just four months into fatherhood and already struggling to find time for myself, so I can't even imagine doing...

Commented on Took my kids camping for the first time and it actually went well

Going camping with three kids takes serious planning and you nailed it. The fact that it went smooth means you were way more prepared than you thought...

Commented on My 6yo finally rode his bike without training wheels today

Three months of work and then boom, he just gets it. That moment where you let go and he takes off is everything. Nice work getting him there.

Commented on Quit my job and became a dad who doesn't answer to anyone but my family

Five years in sales and missing it all... that takes guts to walk away from, but it sounds like you made the right call. Pancake Sundays and time with...

Commented on Built a raised garden bed with my kids

That's awesome, man. My daughter wanted to plant sunflowers last year and we're doing the same thing this summer. Your daughter's going to remember bu...

Commented on Dealing with anxiety about being a good enough dad

The constant worry never fully goes away, but you start to realize the small stuff you do right matters way more than the mistakes. Three kids here an...

Commented on My 6yo finally rode his bike without training wheels

That's awesome! Twenty feet is huge, dude. My oldest had the wobbly landings too but now she's flying around the neighborhood. Keep that confidence go...

Commented on First smile at 6 weeks - made my whole month

That's awesome man, those early genuine smiles hit different. I'm at the park with my son every day and I still remember that first real one like it w...