Dads advice - the day is approaching fast!

[CigarNut]

Congratulations! Babies bring a whole new world of wonder to your life.

But, to be blunt: Babies are like leeches, they take a lot of your time and energy which you never get back (you get love and smiles from them, but when you're over tired, love and smiles may not be enough). This can make you frustrated.

When (not if) you get frustrated with your baby, walk away -- no matter what. Never take your frustration or anger out on the child. Shaken-baby syndrome is nothing that you want for you or your baby.

If you do want to shake your baby, make a note to remind you later and then shake them up good when they are teenagers. Might shake some sense into them then -- although with my kids it's hard to tell

[Razorhog]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

Congratulations! Babies bring a whole new world of wonder to your life.

But, to be blunt: Babies are like leeches, they take a lot of your time and energy which you never get back (you get love and smiles from them, but when you're over tired, love and smiles may not be enough). This can make you frustrated.

When (not if) you get frustrated with your baby, walk away -- no matter what. Never take your frustration or anger out on the child. Shaken-baby syndrome is nothing that you want for you or your baby.

If you do want to shake your baby, make a note to remind you later and then shake them up good when they are teenagers. Might shake some sense into them then -- although with my kids it's hard to tell

Excellent advice. I know there will be times of extreme frustration. I'll need to walk away, go outside and have a cigar, etc. I should probably stock up on some quick smokes....

[Lucky_Hippo]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

Congratulations! Babies bring a whole new world of wonder to your life.

But, to be blunt: Babies are like leeches, they take a lot of your time and energy which you never get back (you get love and smiles from them, but when you're over tired, love and smiles may not be enough). This can make you frustrated.

When (not if) you get frustrated with your baby, walk away -- no matter what. Never take your frustration or anger out on the child. Shaken-baby syndrome is nothing that you want for you or your baby.

If you do want to shake your baby, make a note to remind you later and then shake them up good when they are teenagers. Might shake some sense into them then -- although with my kids it's hard to tell

WOW, umm not bad advise, however, I'm just gonna add, that if you ever EVER feel the need to shake an infant, don't just walk away and cool off. Walk away and get some help. This isn't normal. There is a HUGE difference in frustrated and mentally unstable.

You're gonna be a great father if you just let yourself be part of their world!

Congratulations man!

[Razorhog]

Well we are still in the hospital - wife is now 34 weeks pregnant. Only a few more weeks to go! Each baby is 5.5 lbs right now and gaining about .5 lbs per week! Shooting for 37 weeks and 7 lbs each!