Trying to fit work commitments around the demands of supporting a new family is probably the biggest challenge I’ve faced in my life, but I’m still loving every second.
Category: Dad knowledge
Tips, advice and little nuggets of knowledge I’ve picked up in the crazy world of being a dad
Fitting exercise around the baby
How getting up extra early for bike commutes to work is keeping me (vaguely) fit and active…
10 tips for nervous dads on delivery day
As I’m sure a lot of dads would admit, I was terrified about attending the birth of our child. But in the end I coped a lot better than I expected and it turned into the most amazing day of my life.
Fatherhood week 1 – magical moments
Five things I learned in Fatherhood Week 1: the birth wasn’t as bad as feared; midwives are wonderful people; the first night at home is terrifying; you won’t believe how much you love your baby; never leave a nappy off for long!
Creating a family garden
The inside of the house is almost ready for the imminent arrival of our baby, so we’ve set about turning our garden into a special outside family space.
Telling the dog you’re pregnant
How will our dog cope with the new arrival in our lives? And what are we already doing to make the transition work?
Staying active during pregnancy
How a snowy weekend break in the Yorkshire Dales National Park helped banish the winter blues.
We’re having a baby!
So, we’re having a baby! First we were shocked, then we were terrified, then we were happy – and now we’ve never been so excited.