Lessons Learned as a New Dad @FirstTimeDad539

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Lessons Learned as a New Dad @FirstTimeDad539

5 months ago

Lesson #6: Cluster feeding, I knew this was a thing but didn't realize how much and how quickly they can eat during this phase. My 5 day old ate 9oz over 3 hrs in back to back to back feedings. Knowing this is a possibility will make things much less frustrating for you and baby.

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Lessons Learned as a New Dad @FirstTimeDad539

5 months ago

Lesson #5: Find time for yourself. Just because you're a parent now doesn't mean the person you were before no longer exists. I'm not saying you can go play a 5 hr round of golf but go to the driving range. Moms, get a manicure, dad can handle a sleeping baby for a couple hours.

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Lessons Learned as a New Dad @FirstTimeDad539

5 months ago

Lesson #4: Put them down and walk away. You may have heard this before but no one talks about the guilt that comes with it. You're not a bad parent if you need to take a minute to center yourself. There's a reason the military uses loud music to disorient and demoralize enemies.

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Lessons Learned as a New Dad @FirstTimeDad539

5 months ago

Lesson #3: Dad's, support your partner, and moms, its ok, and it will all be alright. This first week or two are crazy, hormones are running wild. Try to reflect on the progress and accomplishments you've made so far. Discuss the wins, support each other in the loses.

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Lessons Learned as a New Dad @FirstTimeDad539

5 months ago

Lesson #2: The night nurses at the hospital are generally nice people, but they have a job to do and don't care how much sleep you're getting. Make a plan with them around medicine times for mom and times they need to do things with the baby to maximize sleep.