Dads CornerCreated By Landshark on 04 June 2008

It's all about how Dad's seem to be only the 'donkeys' after the birth. How do you deal with doing everything from working throughout the day to coming home to an exhausted (and sometimes none-too-happy) wife and screaming baby? Sick of the "sleepless" jokes? Self-employed and frustrated? Trying to keep everyone else happy and suffering yourself? Not able to find answers when you need them? Ignored by health care workers? Simply need to vent ... here you go!

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rowan1982
Reply rowan1982 9 days ago
I believe there is such a thing as "male nesting".
You may not be the pregnant one but you are still just as excited and maybe you're "nesting" is your way of making sure everything is ready for when your baby finally arrives.
My BF has a craving for Fruity chews and has also (from what he says) experienced "sympathy pains". lol
You're GF is lucky. I bet loads of pregnant women would love to have their man tidy like a madman. I know I'd much prefer that to my fella leaving sweet packets around. lol
Good luck to you and your family. I hope it all runs smoothly.
Horhay77
Reply Horhay77 18 days ago
I must confess I am concerned about having to work as well as losing a lot of sleep. How much of a problem have you found this?
daddtashie
Reply daddtashie 6 months ago
Hi. My name is Ashley. I have two children under the age of 3. I'm a very involved father and im trying to get a view of the publics opinion on wether a mum or dad makes the best parent. Im running a vote at http://www.squidoo.com/imthedaddy Please visit to share your views and votes. Thanks
Alex111888
Reply Alex111888 8 months ago
hi my name is Alex. my fiancee and I are expecting ur first baby. early fall I guess you could say. I am trying to figure out is there such thing as "male nesting"? I know women usually get things organized before the baby is born, but I was wondering... Do Dads-to-be do this too?
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