congrats and there is no baby manual... just enjoy being a father... the years will go by in a blink.
Happy for you!
Your enthusiasm bodes well for being a good father.
It would be really cool to take a picture of your wife daily in the same clothes and pose. Put them on a speed video timeline and share.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
I had twins, a girl and a boy. The nurse came in and said she wanted to take my son and weigh him. Like an idiot I trusted her because she was, or looked like, a nurse. It seemed like an eternity before she was located and my son returned to me.
Never, ever, let that baby out of your sight, and go home as soon as possible.
5s’s to calm a crying new born
1) Swaddle, pretty snug
2) Sway/Swing
3) Shush - white noise
4) Side - lay them on their side in your arms.
5) Suck - give em something to suck
If you are skilled you can do all 5 at once. They all mimic aspects of their experience in Mom’s womb- very soothing.
Don’t go crazy with toys.
Don’t let the tike go to sleep in your arms before putting them down for the night, teach em to fall alseep in the crib early.
Choices - give ‘em choices and expand the boundary line as they mature. When they cross it - take immediate action.
God Bless
That’s awesome! Being a dad is the most important job in the world. Make sure they get to know their creator and everything will fall into place.
Congratulations!
Congrats! Children are the greatest gift in the world. Enjoy every minute -yes even the diaper changing and 2am feelings. They truly grow so fast. Blessings to your family.
Awesome!
Congratulations, your excitement says a lot about the Dad you’ll be. Don’t lose that enthusiasm. I’d echo other replies, this time goes by quickly.
Acknowledging our imperfection, here’s two things the Mrs. and I have done to consider:
1. Before our first born arrived we wrote lists - what kind of parents we wanted to be, what kind of home life there would be, and what and we wanted inspire and grow in our child (such as faith, resourcefulness, education, healthy living, confidence, etc.). Talk about what you want as a couple for your family, be on the same page, and try your best to make it happen.
2. We take seriously that we only get one shot at this. When the Mrs. felt the need to stay home with the kids we ran with it. Simply being there has been helpful on so many levels, and while we don’t drive new cars or take excessive vacations we know we’ve chosen well. If you can have someone stay at home please consider it.
Here’s my advise, get ready for a lot of advise but ignore 90% of it. You’ll be nervous with the 1st one but by the 2nd you’ll be an old pro and have that kid tucked under your arm like a football. OK here’s my real advise. When the kid gets older make her or him have a piggy bank whatever and when they want something more expensive than you’re willing to pay, make them anti up the difference. This makes them think about purchases they really want and teaches them value of money. When they get the age where they want to drive the flying car make them pay for the insurance. This means they must get a part time J O B. This teaches them the value of work. There ya go and enjoy!
Congratulations! You sound like you’ll make a wonderful father. Your wife and future child sure are lucky.
Congrats!
The most concentrated joy that can fit in a small package is coming your way. Take the time to do the “couple thing” in the next few months; afterwards you probably won’t want to because babies change and grow each day and you won’t want to miss anything.
Children are a gift we give ourselves.
Kid only remember small vignettes of their childhood but parents remember the whole thing!
May God hold the three of you in the palm of his hand!
Many congratulations! It will be trying, rewarding, aggravating and glorious all in one.
And it will go by faster than you can imagine, so enjoy!!
Awesome. My youngest son and his wife just found out their pregnant too. Congrats
That’s so exciting.Congrats :) ((((Hugs))))
Congrats bro.
Advice tip # 1: Get as much sleep as you can in Nov & Dec :)
Will you accept fatherhood advice from this mom/grandma? :-)
First, love the Lord. Second, love your wife. Keep it in that order and you’ll be a fantastic father! Congratulations and many blessings to you and your beloved!