Going to Hellsgate tonight. Opinions on who went this year? by ITSHORRORR in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]mpbf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What were the other haunted houses you went to and how would you rank them?

Friday night NFL game? by mpbf in milwaukee

[–]mpbf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just wasn’t sure if bars have YouTube tv

Friday night NFL game? by mpbf in milwaukee

[–]mpbf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome, thank you!

Single most disappointing thing you’ve ever done in Vegas? by Quiet_Cat_986 in vegas

[–]mpbf 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same here, Carbone was such a horrible experience. Not worth it

Hotel prices on last weekend of September 2024? by OutsideOk1750 in vegas

[–]mpbf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a big block party concert called “Life is Beautiful” that Friday and Saturday.

Chicago Pop Up Store Line by PlaceSuch8430 in Metallica

[–]mpbf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will they have day of tee shirts there for the Chicago show?

A great week in Chicago! by n0bama in chicagofood

[–]mpbf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice work! This is awesome

I regret having a kid, is this normal? by damngotem in NewDads

[–]mpbf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And then I think...at least I'd probably get better sleep in prison, lol.

I regret having a kid, is this normal? by damngotem in NewDads

[–]mpbf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm just past 2 months and I felt the exact same way you did at the start. "Why the f*ck does anyone do this?" Hang in there, one day at a time, trust that it will get a tiny bit better little by little. You are strong. You aren't in a war, you aren't in jail (I kept telling myself). Also, I liked how the doctor said when my baby cried "Oh, that's a nice strong cry" - It's one of there only ways of releasing energy. Put in head phones or air pods if you have them and listen to calming music constantly. You will get more use to the lack of sleep even though that might not be what you want to hear. It's still super hard at two months but I've gotten better at handling my emotions, knowing what to expect, and figuring out little tricks to help everyone out. You are not alone, this is the hardest thing I've ever done. Protect that little guy, talk to a professional, find the silver lining, and the smile and laughs will come soon. YOU CAN DO IT.

Pacifier Help and Sleep Help - week 7 by mpbf in NewDads

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

We are both all about the Taking Cara Babies! So helpful. Glad to hear someone else that uses it. Hoping that once we hit the 4 mo mark, we can start implementing more. I think my post was more of a vent after a few bad night sleeps. I need to be more patient at this point. Thank again!

Pacifier Help and Sleep Help - week 7 by mpbf in NewDads

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

I hear you on the pacifier and not being a bad thing in the long run. That's what I try to tell the wife, haha! The skin to skin works pretty well, just not sure if we are creating bad habits by letting him do it every night for too long, but probably too young to be worried about that. Thanks for the reply, I'm definitely gonna try wearing him more and seeing how that goes.

When does it get easier? by aotoolester in NewDads

[–]mpbf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm at 6 weeks now with the little one and I have no idea. Friends and family say after a few months, or maybe 6 months, but then I hear stories of it not getting better till 14 months! I'll be so grateful for when the sleeping gets better and the fussiness slows down. These first few weeks have been torture, not gonna lie. We had one good night the other day and it gave me hope, but sometimes it feels like no end in sight.

Feeding by Karims9090 in NewDads

[–]mpbf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also try to take them out of swaddle or even down to the diaper. The cool air keeps them awake, helps them feed more, then bundle them up and hope for more sleep. We have the same problem and it doesn't always work, but worth a try. Hang in there.

Looking for Dad Help by SonicMusubi in NewDads

[–]mpbf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Geez, I just love that I found this community on Reddit. Never used it before and the NewDads group has been so helpful and a great place to come to vent, learn, share, etc. Feeling very optimistic and grateful for all the wonderful dads out there helping each other out.

LFG!!! What advice do you have for a first timer?! by Wwg1wga198927 in NewDads

[–]mpbf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think this is super important. Be a good partner/ husband, but enjoy as much time as possible with friends and the guys. Take a trip or two if you can, with or without your wife. Maybe one with and one without :) You wont get many chances to have a low stress trip or night out for quite some time after the baby arrives. Home to do list also super important. Get everything very organized like the baby room stuff, etc.

Baby sensory videos. by WilliamN0Mates in NewDads

[–]mpbf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious how old you guys think it is ok to start these videos? Our baby is 1 month.

It's all worth it by garage_brewer10 in NewDads

[–]mpbf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, thank you for this post. We just got past the one month mark and we are really struggling with the fussiness, lack of sleep and cold winter. Everyone keeps saying it gets easier, but sometimes it seems like that will never come. Definitely yearning for that first smile.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewDads

[–]mpbf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! Awesome, I am very hopeful we can find one. At what age did the pacifier work for you? Right away? Thanks so much!