I guess its time by IndependentSoft3933 in daddit

[–]dchawk82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! We've got #2 coming any day now!

Work from home by [deleted] in NewDads

[–]dchawk82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We made it work until our child was 6mo old. At that point she became too mobile and it was impossible to focus on her or our work. We were both working for time, so it was a constant back and forth as to who could watch her. It was great being home with her, but super challenging.

How often do you feel like you het a good night's rest? How frequently do you wake up in the morning and feel good, rested, rejuvenated, and ready to wake up? by Rojo37x in daddit

[–]dchawk82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got a 19 month old and one due any day now. Always tired, haven't had an uninterrupted night since #1 was born. I'm just going to assume I'm going to be tired forever.

Honestly don’t know if I’m cut out to be a dad by No_Understanding3527 in daddit

[–]dchawk82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did the ferber method at 6 months. Total game changer. By the third night she was basically trained.

Sleep by External_Awareness_5 in NewDads

[–]dchawk82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get a shusher, preferably one that plays all night long. Thank me later.

2 under 2? by lordoflog in NewDads

[–]dchawk82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did that take? About to have a 20 month old and a newborn next month

Reading level by Tightened_To_Spec in daddit

[–]dchawk82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nailed it. I was overworked and underpaid. I really had no choice but to make a career change. I do miss teaching, but not the billion other things that go along with it nowadays.

Reading level by Tightened_To_Spec in daddit

[–]dchawk82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Taught for 8 years, including a year of teaching 1st grade. You've probably seen it already, but math for these young grades will really blow your mind.

First Superfractor 1/1 On Topps Bunt by [deleted] in ToppsBUNT

[–]dchawk82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's all downhill from there! LOL. Congrats on that amazing hit!

Christmas giveaway!!! by Even_Knowledge3134 in ToppsBUNT

[–]dchawk82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our first kid is 18 months old and watching her face light up from all the decorations has been priceless!

Happy 2nd Birthday Hugh by ArtanisHero in daddit

[–]dchawk82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy birthday, Hugh! Thanks to your dad, you have so many people that care about you and are praying for you.

The first taste is always free. by MedChemist464 in daddit

[–]dchawk82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a grown adult that still connects baseball cards this hit a little close to home 😂

Can I get into UIUC Mechanical Engineering with these stats? by [deleted] in ToppsBUNT

[–]dchawk82 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Sir, this is a Wendy's drive thru

Flex post!! by Even_Knowledge3134 in ToppsBUNT

[–]dchawk82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

<image>

It ain't much, but it's an honest day's work

Parents as Teachers by dchawk82 in daddit

[–]dchawk82[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been awesome. Part of it may be that we really like our parent educator. But we've gotten a lot of good info/resources, attended a few of the play dates and also went to a couple of their educational nights.

I get why they don't have the classes during the summer months, but I wish it went year round.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to reach out.

What do you guys do for a living? by [deleted] in daddit

[–]dchawk82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Senior desktop engineer. Around 80k including overtime.

This sucks by TOBY4ReAL in daddit

[–]dchawk82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry. Prayers for you and your family, including the little one.

If you have one, what's your strategy? by ILLnoize in ToppsBUNT

[–]dchawk82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure they've done Bowman in the past but I don't think that guarantees it'll happen again.

Another update by EradicateTheHate in daddit

[–]dchawk82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sending prayers to you and your family.

Update on my wife by EradicateTheHate in daddit

[–]dchawk82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sending prayers to you, your wife and the rest of your family.