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Awesome dads of the ot: advice
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:08 pm
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:08 pm
Got a little one due at the end of September. Is it better to rack up on sleep while I can or start training myself to wake up every few hours to get ready for the first couple months so that my body is use to it and I won't be so worn out when in starts.
Drinking has started early. Happy 4th folks!!!
Drinking has started early. Happy 4th folks!!!
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Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:09 pm to couv1217
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while I can or start training myself to wake up every few hours to get ready for the first couple months so that my body is use to it and I won't be so worn out when in starts.
Do you plan on breast feeding?
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:10 pm to couv1217
All kids are different, some may sleep through the night sooner than others but for first week take turns on waking up with the baby. Congrats!
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:10 pm to couv1217
Why do you need to prepare you won't be waking up in the middle of the night?
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:11 pm to couv1217
Get your dog to start barking in the middle of the night to get your wife used to not sleeping.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:11 pm to couv1217
Sleeping in July wont help you in September.
You only need to start a couple weeks ahead of time to get used to a schedule.
You only need to start a couple weeks ahead of time to get used to a schedule.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:11 pm to couv1217
Sorry guy, but no way to prepare yourself unless you figure a way to bank sleep hours. It will suck complete balls for a few months. If your wife decides to breastfeed then you will need to support her more than the baby because she will be doing most of the heavy lifting. Good luck
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:12 pm to tgrbaitn08
No I don't but I assume at some point I'll have to bottle in the middle of the night.
And thanks to the next guy. Gonna be fun.
And thanks to the next guy. Gonna be fun.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:12 pm to couv1217
If your a good dad you will be getting up every 3 hours or so in the beginning. Get the kid sleeping in a rock n play and enjoy a solid 8 hours around 2 months in. I say this as my
2 month old is snoring on my chest
2 month old is snoring on my chest
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:13 pm to couv1217
Just be a normal human and adapt when it happens. You literally have no idea how much your life is about to change (not bad, just in general).
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:13 pm to couv1217
Rack up on doing shite without having to plan around the baby and getting hammered and being a able to sleep in.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:13 pm to couv1217
You can't put sleep in the bank for later. Plus Mrs. Couv needs to get up with the baby in the beginning - the baby can try to nurse when she's asleep but it would be hard.
If she stores breast milk, you can wake up and bottle feed the baby. The milk can be microwaved in a paper cup and then poured into the bottle. Swirl to mix hot and cold spots (NEVER shake as that will mix air bubbles into the milk.) Test the temperature by applying milk to the inside of your forearm.
If she stores breast milk, you can wake up and bottle feed the baby. The milk can be microwaved in a paper cup and then poured into the bottle. Swirl to mix hot and cold spots (NEVER shake as that will mix air bubbles into the milk.) Test the temperature by applying milk to the inside of your forearm.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:14 pm to couv1217
Get sleep now.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:14 pm to CE Tiger
Wasn't planning on starting now just prepping for when.
Going to give the baby wise thing my all and hopefully it'll sleeping well sooner rather than later.
Going to give the baby wise thing my all and hopefully it'll sleeping well sooner rather than later.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:16 pm to couv1217
Whatever. Just enjoy every second. It goes by way too quickly.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:17 pm to couv1217
Is your wife going to be on maternity leave?
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:17 pm to couv1217
You'll be worn out the first 3-6 months but it'll get better. You get used to it. I have twins and they slept through the night at 4-5 months as long as one of them didn't get pissy.
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:19 pm to couv1217
Give up message board. See you in 21 years. 
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:19 pm to couv1217
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can or start training myself to wake up every few hours to get ready for the first couple months so that my body is use to it and I won't be so worn out when in starts.
First off, congratulations.
And I'm sorry but you never really get use to it.
Best of luck to you
Posted on 7/3/17 at 10:21 pm to tgrbaitn08
Rest now. Be in optimum health.
Drink less. Love more.
You can buy adrenal pills. Bovine and lamb adrenals. One with breakfast. One with lunch. Get used to eating healthy. Raw is best. Vitamix should be on shower gift list. Team purchase. $500 new.
Drink less. Love more.
You can buy adrenal pills. Bovine and lamb adrenals. One with breakfast. One with lunch. Get used to eating healthy. Raw is best. Vitamix should be on shower gift list. Team purchase. $500 new.
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