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re: Wife going back to work this weekend..
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:31 am to LakeCharlesPirate
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:31 am to LakeCharlesPirate
Congrats on the kid. They’re a blessing.
It’s a lot of work when they are little. Changing diapers, preparing bottles, trying to figure out why they’re crying, holding them a certain way while they sleep. It’s tiring. I always look forward to the days I see my daughter (wife was a cheater), but it’s not exactly just hanging out. After a full day of work, I need to be on my feet with her because she is walking around and will get into things if I turn around for a split second.
That said, I can see how there are days where some dads just don’t have the energy on any given day.
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With all that being said, I have ABSOLUTELY no clue how someone could not be excited to spend the time with their kids
It’s a lot of work when they are little. Changing diapers, preparing bottles, trying to figure out why they’re crying, holding them a certain way while they sleep. It’s tiring. I always look forward to the days I see my daughter (wife was a cheater), but it’s not exactly just hanging out. After a full day of work, I need to be on my feet with her because she is walking around and will get into things if I turn around for a split second.
That said, I can see how there are days where some dads just don’t have the energy on any given day.
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Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:32 am to LakeCharlesPirate
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Nights wasn't near as bad as people assume.
It was awful with kids for her. She had to either miss a bunch or run on no sleep. She's been much happier sine she left that position.
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:32 am to LakeCharlesPirate
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I'm super pumped to spend the next 3 days with our baby with no work, no plans, nothing, just hanging out and doing whatever comes up. It's a blessing to be a dad to a healthy and happy baby.
With all that being said, I have ABSOLUTELY no clue how someone could not be excited to spend the time with their kids, as many of my coworkers have expressed.
Shitty dads? I'm not sure, i'm not going to judge, but it couldn't be me.
You're less than 4 months in lol. Just wait until she's a little bit older and only napping once for 2ish hours and you need to fill the other 10ish hours with stuff while tethered to a child who doesn't walk and can't talk.
I love being with my kids. It's the best. But watching a 3 or 4 months old is really really easy compared to watching a 8-12 month old.
I had twins and going to work at my relatively demanding job was a nice break on Monday mornings.
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:32 am to Tigerbiscuits
Hahahaha best thing i've read on child development bc it's truthful apparently. Appreciate the heads up bud!
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:33 am to LSU Coyote
Yeah i'm always excited to spend time with my child, I just don't understand how people have such wild opinions against it. Lol
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:34 am to 777Tiger
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aren't "pawning them off" for somebody else to raise
dude... this is literally what they are doing.
anybody who sends their kid to daycare is literally pawning them off for someone else to raise.
if you or your wife aren't at home raising your kids, and someone else is, by definition somebody else is raising your kid.
you might not like how it sounds, but those are facts.
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:35 am to GeauxTigers123
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A nanny is like 50 grand a year
Way more than that when you count the alimony and child support after fricking said nanny.
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:36 am to TexasTiger08
Agreed, there are days where i'm absolutely spent from being at work 10-12 hours. My wife has been a blessing with being a great mom to her and taking on the brunt of the labor during the week while I work, although I do still try to help her as much as I can. Sorry about what I assume is the ex-wife now.
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:37 am to LNCHBOX
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My wife worked night ICU when our second was born so I had most night duties for the kids. It was awesome. Everyone saying you should hire someone to do your parental duties is crazy. They will only be small for such a short period of time, enjoy every second of it you can.
Those are the people who don’t really want kids. They just want their own status symbol.
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:37 am to LakeCharlesPirate
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First time dad, so i'm still over the moon about our baby and probably always will be.
Nah...kid will be a teenager one day. You will still love them, but you will want to kick their arse over the moon.
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:39 am to LakeCharlesPirate
Congrats man. Those are amazing days with the firstborn.
I personally enjoy lone parenting.
I too remember feeling this way, but after 2 kids you don't even remember what it was like to have free time.
I personally enjoy lone parenting.
I too remember feeling this way, but after 2 kids you don't even remember what it was like to have free time.
This post was edited on 8/7/25 at 10:40 am
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:41 am to JohnnyKilroy
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watching a 3 or 4 months old
first child, pre-crawling baby during football season is prime
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:41 am to JohnnyKilroy
Lol yeah the baby is still chilling for the most part, so it's not relatively "hard" at this point. I'm honestly just soaking in the time I get to spend with her with no other responsibilities.
I can 100% agree with you though, after taking my time off for her birth and whatnot it was nice to get out of the house and come back to work. Happy my wife is finally getting that now as well.
I can 100% agree with you though, after taking my time off for her birth and whatnot it was nice to get out of the house and come back to work. Happy my wife is finally getting that now as well.
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:42 am to LNCHBOX
I could imagine it was hell for her, you miss so much while working a stretch then the day before and after a stretch is pretty much spent readjusting to "normal" life. Good for her for leaving that position though.
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:42 am to LakeCharlesPirate
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With all that being said, I have ABSOLUTELY no clue how someone could not be excited to spend the time with their kids
I enjoy the time I get alone with my kids.
My wife was an ICU RN for years but stopped once our first got to about 6 months or so. The nights and weekends were just too much for her
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:43 am to Musket
Like my dad always said when I was that age,
"I love you, but I don't like you at this moment" Lmao
"I love you, but I don't like you at this moment" Lmao
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:44 am to LakeCharlesPirate
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I've had multiple people ask if I was "nervous" or "wasn't looking forward to it"
The fact that Dad’s get asked that shite pisses me off like women have some market corner on being a smart enough to take care of a child.
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:44 am to Tigerbiscuits
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0-6 months: Awe this is the most innocent and precious child. He/She naps every 1.5 hours and sleeps 4 hours twice each night. Life is bliss.
6-12 months: Awe this little baby has so much personality. Maybe they're starting to walk. Sleeping through the night and even saying Dada Mama.
12-24 months: This baby might be the GOAT at everything. Grandma says so, did you see them walk? They even threw a ball! They're so sweet and helpful too. How could anyone not enjoy this?
24-36 months: Oh this is my wild child, they sure are spicy. So much personality. It's ok if they say NO, they're just testing boundaries. They're going to be future leaders!
36-60 months: PLEASE GOD SOMEONE HELP ME WITH THIS SPAWN OF SATAN. WHY DOES IT ALWAYS SCREAM? WHY IS IT SO DIRTY?
This is incredibly accurate.
My son hit 3 and turned into a complete a-hole. for the past few weeks he tells me "daddy go away i dont like you" multiple times a day. Sometimes its the first thing he says when he sees me in the morning.
We are struggling with his personality change. If we are not doing exactly what he wants to do, he goes bananas. Hes been violent, defiant, mean, etc since about mid June.
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:44 am to Masterag
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this is literally what they are doing.
the nannies come to their home, and a large part of the wife's schedule is wfh, also they have family nearby, it's working for them
Posted on 8/7/25 at 10:45 am to Dire Wolf
Baby and I will be watching Tavon Austin highlights first thing Saturday morning, then followed by 2019 LSU
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