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Father’s Day Special - Daddy Duty 101: 7 Things No One Tells You About Becoming a Dad

If you’re here and you’re reading this, you’ve likely recently earned the title of ‘Daddy’ or have had it generously bestowed on your significant other. Everybody knows that becoming a dad is a massive deal, and while you’ve probably already had a flurry of friends and relatives point out all the big changes that will hit you like a bullet train, we can bet our money that nobody’s given you the low-down on the things that really matter. Like how you’ll soon have to take surreptitious toilet breaks and confidently model a shoulder full of priceless, puked-up fluids.

For now, grab this list, wipe the sweat off your brow and get ready for a quick browse on what to expect as a first-time dad.

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7 Things You Need To Know

1. You Might Not Get Fatherly Feels Right Away

And that’s okay. Hey, every dad ticks to a different beat, and it might take you a while to find yours. You might be the kind who experiences an instant gush of affection and attachment for your child. Or you might not. You don’t have to be hit with an avalanche of emotions to be a great dad. Give it time.

2. You’re Not Really That Tired

Because your wife is just that tad bit more. If you’re complaining about how pooped you are, ask yourself, are you really?

3. Filter the Parenting Advice

Parenting advice is going to be flung at you from every corner. Catch pieces that matter and drop the rest. After all, how you raise your tiny is up to you, your partner and your family. The rest of the world is well, just that.

4. Postpartum Depression Is a Real Thing

It’s not just in the movies. Postpartum depression affects about one-eighth of new moms and can be debilitating if left untreated. If your partner displays signs of sadness and hopelessness, get help from a counsellor, pronto.

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5. Savour Your Toilet Breaks

Who thinks that one day, a boss baby would put a timetable on your toilet? And yet, as a new involved parent, expect your poop schedule to be on the clock and your pee breaks to be numbered.

6. You’ll Become a Clean-Up Crackerjack

Once you’ve tried your hand at daddy, surprise spill-ups and desperate diaper situations will seem like a cakewalk. And you’ll become a maestro at cleaning them up.

7. Crying Is Communication

Crying is a baby talk for “I’m not feeling it’, and it’s up to you to figure out what exactly the not-feeling is all about. Often, what’s blamed on colic isn’t really colic. It could be overstimulation, indigestion, diaper rash, acid reflux or just good ol’ tiredness. Because babies are always beat, didn’t you know?

As a dad-to-be, it’s also wise to prepare yourself for a fair deal of prodding, pushing and pricking. And not just from your partner. Oh, the things nobody tells you.

Must Read: 10 Tips That Can Help New Dads Survive Fatherhood

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