06-03-2009, 10:05 AM
Good advice from everyone. I have a 5 year old daughter and a 20 month old son and found it was more difficult when our son came along. I think it was simply because my wife and I sort of got back to some semblance of a relationship as our daughter was going to bed nice and early and we could have time together to get to reconnect again. Our son came along and we were back to square one which was hard to accept. He also has had some immune problems which have been exhausting, but all said and done it's just awesome being a dad to 2 kids.
The only real advice I can give is to listen to all the advice you will be getting, (almost all of it will be unsolicited) smile, and if there is anything you can take from it, cool, if not, just discard it. You and your wife/partner will ultimately know what is best for your child so follow your instincts. It may seem overwhelming with all you are expected to know and do, but just take it in stride and know you are doing the right thing.
The only real advice I can give is to listen to all the advice you will be getting, (almost all of it will be unsolicited) smile, and if there is anything you can take from it, cool, if not, just discard it. You and your wife/partner will ultimately know what is best for your child so follow your instincts. It may seem overwhelming with all you are expected to know and do, but just take it in stride and know you are doing the right thing.

