Dads of Rokslide

[DawnPatrol]

With a new born. If baby has a clean diaper, is fed, and is in a safe place (crib with no pillow or smother hazard) it's OK if they cry.

If you go running to the crib every time they whimper, it's going to be rough.

Read to them every night.

This is probably the best advice I’ve seen given on Rokslide.

OP: you got this. It’s gonna be hard at times, just like anything that’s really worthwhile and rewarding.

 

[2-Stix]

All they want is your time. And you will run our of time before you run out of money...give them as much time as you can, and then more.

Ask them how they feel every day. We play lemons and lollypops...we share the best and worst of each day and we listen and ask questions and we dont comment.

 

[insanelupus]

One piece of advice I give to new fathers at church:


Remind your child every day, from day one, how much Mommy, Daddy, and Jesus loves them.

There will come a day in their life when they will wonder if that is true. Tell them often enough so they will KNOW it is true, even if they question it.

 

[Wolfshead]

I can’t thank you men enough. These have been incredible to read on this gloomy morning at work. My wife is due in November with our first baby girl and to say I’m a bit nervous would be an understatement

Just understand that there is no “right way” to do it.
There is only doing the best you can.
Enjoy it! It is such a fulfilling and rewarding experience.
Think about it, you get to experience the world as new again through the eyes of someone you will love more than you ever have.
We’re going through that stage again as Grandparents.
Children are a blessing!