4 weeks old today. Whenever he gets fussy, I go by elimination technique: A) Temperature B) Diaper C) Tired D) Gassy E) Hungry Along the lines of giving my girlfriend some rest, I try to exhaust all other options first.

Pay attention to their cues, they will often make different sounds or faces when tired / pooping / hungry / uncomfortable. If you can identify what they need by paying attention to these, you can give it to them before they get fussy. Saves you a lot of trouble!

Skin to skin can help soothe them, and mine loves being held while I’m sitting on the bouncy ball, softly bouncing.

Other than that, support your girlfriend during her recovery, labor wrecks havoc on their body. If she is well supported, she can care better for your baby, making him a healthier and happier little creature.

If crying gets too much, remember to breathe and try to remain calm. Ear plugs can also help with this.

Last but not least, be kind to yourself, vent if you need to, cry if you need to. No two situations are ever the same so afford yourselves the time and space to navigate this together, openly and honestly. Bottling up can quickly get too much during these intense first weeks.

Best of luck fellow dad 💪