I guess it depends upon who you choose to trust, but there was no ambiguity in what the employee experienced

A father says the nicest, least narcissitic, least sexist things, about his daughter in public and somehow that’s...weird? And taking credit for her doing well?

Wow. I relate very hard to your sense of loss that’s going along with the bundle of joy. I had the same sorts of feels—plunging into this huge change that I wanted SO badly and yet... the life my partner and I had was such a precious and incredible thing to enthusiastically throw away with both hands. But to that I…

I’m glad I was too lazy to type it all out again when it vanished into the ether because it did come back! Thank you for the good wishes! I’m about a month away, it’s getting exciting...! And nerve-wracking! 

That happened to me—my husband and I had a beautiful daughter but I felt almost jealous with the perfectly reasonable love he had for her. It took some adjustments and a lot of random truths being blurted out (as in “She’s napping and fine. I’m the one who needs attention right now”) because quashing it just made me…

awwww im really glad you have a new lil bunny in BOTH of your lives.....but on to your concern.  Your husband will love YOU BOTH!  All 3 of YOU ARE THE DEAL!  Enjoy it “stillcopperboom”! Enjoy it like it could end anytime!  These are the days.  That little one won’t stay teeny tiny forever!  Oh I love when they are…

Congrats! I remember commenting to you when I was still pregnant and you were still trying. My baby is 4 months now, and the light of both her parents’ lives. For me, my little babe is an extension of my heart so I am bursting with love when I see my husband playing and doting on her. We rarely have time alone…

Congratulations on a healthy little girl!

I feel you. I was not ready to let go of my previous life, but the first month is so crazy with the baby that you barely have time to think about it. But once you have a chance to breath, try a date “night” every once in a while. Even if it means watching a movie at 9am and racing back home. Or even grab a quick coffee…

Congratulations! What I’m going to write next, I write as a mother who has said very similar things, and struggled and grieved over her old life per-child. Even though that child was wanted and planned as diligently as a Broadway show.

So I have a two-year-old and number two will be here in December. And, yeah, it’s fucking hard to give up your old life. You spend your entire pregnancy speculating and waiting and then someone hands you a baby and you’re like, oh shit, this thing is my responsibility now, forever. They change your routine, your…

It’s so normal what you’re feeling. So so normal. I went through something similar - I had a great life before kids and it felt like everything that was great about it was lost. But the truth is simply that in those early stages you just don’t know yet fully all that you’ve gained and how great your life will be…

I don’t have any babies but what you’re saying doesn’t sound insane and honestly sounds like what I would expect: you’ve just moved into a monumental new phase of your life overnight (yes, sure pregnancy whatever but that’s just a 9 month phase of denial of what’s ahead) . Mourn your old life and don’t feel guilty.…

I’ve got no experience with childbirth or parenting but please, be kind to yourself. I suspect that these feelings you’re having are common among new parents, but that you might feel alone because not many people actually express those feelings aloud. You seem like a thoughtful and good person, and you’re very…

I’m another childless person with nothing to add but congratulations. I do think that thundercats are go has a great point, though—everyone I know who prioritizes their relationship seems to do better through life (and raise happier kids, too). If that’s what you want, it sounds like you and your husband can shift…

It’s totally normal to feel like this. Allow yourself to go through all the feelings of missing your old life. Also your body is still healing and your shifting hormones will definitely mess with your emotions. You aren’t on your usual schedule so everything feels off. Of course you miss the good old times.

Well done, Copper!! And welcome to little baby Copper. I’m so delighted to hear your birth experience went so smoothly.

I have no real advice to give, having never had children, but congratulations! and be kind to yourself. It sounds like you have a great partner, and good communication, so let yourself mourn a bit for the past, it seems like my friend who have children are so hard on themselves, especially when it comes to wanting a…

Congratulations on your daughter, and it sounds like you and your spouse have a beautiful marriage! Enjoy the Little!

Congratulations on your little girl ❤️