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In reply to the discussion: I'm a Dad! [View all]progressivejazzredux
(44 posts)8. Go out and buy some sexy nightgowns
and really good perfume. Let the mother know that even as a mother, she's still your girlfriend.
Enjoy every minute of Lola's life. You won't get those minutes back.
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And mom will say: "Yeah, that's just great ... bring those out in six months or so."
Arugula Latte
Apr 2013
#18
Congrats. What to do now? Say Hello and Good Luck to the other 22,000 parents, average, per day.
NYC_SKP
Apr 2013
#43
Congratulations!!! Sleep. Sleep. Sleep. You need to sleep WHENEVER you can now.
MiddleFingerMom
Apr 2013
#57
Congratulations! Don't worry, enjoy, enjoy! Like the song says "don't blink." It goes so fast.
mountain grammy
Apr 2013
#61
Sleep when you can, love your wife and daughter, and catch up on the outrage when you can.
PDJane
Apr 2013
#77
1. Buy a shotgun. (Or a bullwhip, see note*) 2. Buy the Super Mega Pack of Newborn Pampers.
trof
Apr 2013
#83
Sleep when you can, and don't be surprised if your wife is weepy in a few days.
winter is coming
Apr 2013
#92
Ain't being a dad wunnerful? Its the one thing about my life I am truely proud of.
marble falls
Apr 2013
#139
Save your money and work your ass off to reverse the effects of global warming. n/t
Dawgs
Apr 2013
#148
Congrats, Will. Now go buy plenty of diapers and formula. Start the college fund right away, too
judesedit
Apr 2013
#158
Congratulations and best wishes to all. Having had three great-granddaughters, ranging
indepat
Apr 2013
#165
Well...enjoy the ride! And please get enough sleep so you can keep posting here!
FailureToCommunicate
Apr 2013
#167
live love laugh and buckle your seatbelt for the roller coaster ride of your life
proud patriot
Apr 2013
#176