NewPlew

What can I say? Week one is at a close, and I’ve already learned a lot:

Childbirth is a bloody, wet, painful, sickening thing - and I’m so humbled and grateful Joanna let me be part of it.

Diapers are damn expensive and babies can burn through a gross of ‘em in no time.

The NICU has all kinds of alarms, bells, and whistles - it helps to get to know them so you don’t freak out as much.

I now realize how insignificant the smell of a shitty diaper is; it’s natural, and it needs attention. No big deal.

Sleep is a luxury which should be treated with great respect. If you see a napping daddy/mommy at your work place, do them a favor: turn the light out and close the door.

I now understand why new parents often look like zombies: they haven’t truly slept in a long, long time.

It’s OK to get by with a little help from friends/family. Let them pitch in.

Baby swings are the single greatest invention in the history of mankind. Screw the internet, the wheel, the saddle, or the frickin’ refrigerator. Baby swings.

I have much more respect for single parents - it’s tough enough with a team!

Getting pissed on is no big deal - that’s what wipes are for.

I know what it is to love unconditionally. My love for Thalia is unique to my existence. I’ve never felt love so deeply, so intensely, as I do when she’s asleep in my arms. It’s impossible to explain - it can only be understood by other fathers.

There is so, so much more I can write, but I think I’ll quit now. This post is the first in a series I will publish under the category “Thalia weekly” - weekly updates of Thalia, mommy, and daddy. Thanks for reading.

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