1. Before having your bundle of joy you may have tried to learn everything there was to know about parenting. What did you learn that now, is useless to you?And what piece of advice could you not live without?

Becoming a father is one thing in life that cannot be taught. You can listen to all the advice in the world,but when it happens,it hits you like a truck!

2. Giving birth can be as scary for dad as much as mum. What did you do to prepare yourself for the long night(s) ahead?

I didn’t really prepare for anything. First of all,it’s quite easy. Especially for me as my wife had a caesarean section so she was in hospital for the first week! When they came home,nothing can prepare you for what lies ahead!

3. Many dads these days change their role from ‘bringing home the bacon’ to that of caregiver or stay at home dad. Did you choose to change? If so, what swayed your decision and was it right for you?

Becoming a father changes you no matter what. Do you get a choice?

4. Mums get to have the long farewell with a baby shower or events to show them off. Did you or your friends give you your last farewell on to your journey into fatherhood?

No. we knew my wife was going into hospital to have Charlie ( and later Tommy),so we just didn’t think about that at all. Too scary!

5. Each child has their own little quirks and oddities. What does your child do that you just can’t seem to understand?

With Charlie,it was hard. He was born with cleft lip and palette so the first few months were really difficult. I’ll go into details at another time.

6. I’ve changed my whole life style to accommodate Daisy-Ella (my daughter),what, if any, changes have you made because of your child/children?

Kids change everything. I mean,everything. I wouldn’t change it for the world though!

7. Late nights and no sleep are a standard for having children. What tip can you give to help other dads ease themselves into the ?

Whatever happens,always be supportive of eachother. Lack of sleep makes everyone tetchy,and at the end of the day,enjoy them because they do grow up far too quickly!

8. Prospects for your Childs future are endless. If you got to choose what your child could be, what would it be?

As long as they are happy and succesfull,I’ll support them no matter what.

Tips and tricks

Tips and tricks for baby changing –   take your turn! It’s your baby as well.
Tips and tricks for weaning  – It can be hard,but persevere.
Tips and tricks for clothing   –  Always buy the next size up! It’ll last longer!
Tips and tricks for social life  –  What social life?
Tips and tricks for emotional well being  –  Always be supportive of each other.
Tips and tricks for relationships  –  As above.
Tips and tricks for future  –  Always try and put something away for their future. Even if it’s only a pound a week. When their 18,it is really helped!
Tips and tricks for toys  –  Don’t throw anything away! You never know when the next one comes along (12 years for us)!
Tips or tricks for boys  –  Always encourage them and don’t try and live your life through them.
Tips or tricks for girls  –  Not had girls so I’ll leave that to you!
Any other tip or trick you’d like the readers to know  –  Whatever happens,a cuddle at night is the best thing ever!

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