So here I am 3 weeks into being a dad. I had the first two weeks off from work, but I am back now.Many times I have opened my laptop, opened blogger and then blanked out, but I promise I will get there.
Thinking back on the first three weeks the biggest thing I can remark on is the speed of the whole thing. At the time it seemed as if things were dragging by, but now I am looking back saying where did the time go? So far we have a fantastic baby. Sometimes he is fussy at night, but really he is pretty good for the most part.
Once you get out of the hospital the real fun/learning begins. Although the things that they tell you in the hospital are important, they really dont seem to help much once you are home. Things happen that you never thought to ask about and it seems much more difficult when you don't have a nurse to buzz. Just relax and go with it. The baby only has a couple of needs so run through the list and try and find out whats wrong
Is he wet?
Is he hungry?
Does he have gas?
Is he tired?
Does he just want to be held?
Those are the 5 things that 95% of crying is related to. It gets very easy to forget this list (which seems silly, but its the truth) so just take a breath and go through it. Everything will be ok.
Also remember to enjoy the good parts. Sleeping babies are fun to hold, the same way the faces they make are hilarious. Try and enjoy those times, that way the tough times seem a little easier.
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