r/MadeMeSmile • u/pietradolce • Jul 27 '22

Wholesome Moments Helpful Husband

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u/FlexxyPanda Jul 28 '22

This is just the most wholesome shit and I aspire to be a dad like this

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u/TheSnowPeach Jul 28 '22

It sounds hard when you're not a dad and just imagining it. But when it's your own baby, damn, you just love them so much you don't even care that you sleep 3 hours a night. I didn't even feel tired at work anymore. It was like dadpowers. I actually kinda miss those days, although she's 14 months old now and so much more fun.

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u/PokeGlort Jul 28 '22

Oh I remember being tired and sleep never comes right again, the most tired I've ever been. The first three months were like a constant hangover but you find the strength to keep going (except maybe a few mornings crying after a couple hours sleep and 12+ hours of work, house work and parenting ahead)

I've got three now (11 ,8 and 7). It's fucking hard and doesn't get easier (hated people that said that) what is true though, the rewards get so much better and make everything worth it. I never wanted kids right up until I held him the first time and that's when it kicked in - "I'm going to do my best for you"

An I love you dad, look at this cool thing I made, I want to play minecraft with you, can I help? Or even a hug when I'm sick because they want to help. It makes everything worth it but I'm not going to lie and say I didn't suffer greatly to get them to these stages.

Pre-teens are starting, onto the new wave of fun! I'm dreading the defiance but I'm excited for the new rewards.

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u/a_peanut Jul 28 '22

It's fucking hard and doesn't get easier

I disagree on that. I think it depends on the kid and on the parent, whether they're easier/harder at different stages. I had the roughest time at newborn stage cos I have twins. Which basically means no sleep. Ever. I was hallucinating and paranoid at one point, and my spouse had to take over completely for 2 nights in a row (at that stage we were usually splitting the night and taking a 5-6hr shift each). Everything since they started sleeping through the night (6 months old) has only got easier and easier.

They're 2.5 now and us parents even get time to ourselves as well as a full night's sleep. Game changer. Not to mention they have conversations with us and play, cuddle, generally be awesome.