Tag: dad
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I can’t believe we’re just a few weeks away from meeting our baby. It’s wild how fast the time has flown. It feels like just yesterday we found out we were expecting, and now here we are—crib is here, baby clothes washed, go bag packed(ish)—doing our best to prepare for the biggest change of our…
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I’ll be honest—this whole “having a baby” thing is a lot. Between the checkups, nursery prep, and keeping up with everyday life tasks, my brain has been swimming. And one piece of advice I kept hearing from experienced parents? “Pack your hospital go bag early.” So I finally sat down and researched what actually needs…
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As a parent-to-be, I’ve already started feeling the mental load ramping up. I worry about feeding, sleeping, diapering, swaddling—you name it. And that’s all before the baby’s even here. But in my research, I came across something important that I hadn’t really considered: postpartum anxiety. I’d heard a lot about postpartum depression, but I didn’t…
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Becoming a dad for the first time is one of the most exciting (and slightly terrifying) experiences you’ll ever have. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone—and you’re already doing great by preparing. This first-time dad newborn checklist breaks down exactly what you need to be ready for baby’s arrival—without all the fluff…