Just take a look at these fathers from the awesome “Daddit” community, who share their proudest moments and the rewards of being in such a role. Scroll down to see the most wholesome and silly pictures, showing us just how gratifying fatherhood really can be.
While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out a conversation with dad bloggers Paul Zalewski and Brent Almond, who kindly agreed to tell us more about their experiences being fathers.
#1 Saw This In Another Sub And Struck Me As A Good Idea. Thought I’d Share Here
#2 An Accidental Home Birth! (Full Story In Comments)
On the line with dispatch, we threw clean towels down in the bathtub and I’m helping her breathe and focus while she starts to push. Two pushes. That’s it. This kid knew it was his time. So yeah, we’re delivering a baby in a bathtub as we waited on EMS. I’m walking through a worst case checklist— if the sac doesn’t rupture do I sterilize some scissors with rubbing alcohol? How quickly can I clear an airway? Bulb syringe? Heaven forbid the cord is wrapped …Y’all it was the smoothest birth we could have asked for. Color was great, I flipped him over and thumped/rubbed his back— he coughed up the fluid and started crying right away. We had about 10 minutes alone with him wrapped in a towel to just take in whatever the fk just happened. It was beautiful.
EMS arrives, it’s a lot of large mustachioed firemen who had never been on a childbirth call… but they at least clamped and cut the cord and took my wife in an ambulance while I followed. Absolute miracle… our amateur APGAR assessment was like a 9 and SAT levels 100 when we got admitted. An ounce shy of 6lbs— he’s doing great.
#3 Our Princess Gets Discharged Tomorrow! She Had Her First Round Of Chemo Tuesday And Rocked It. We Also Found Out Yesterday Her Spinal Tap Showed Zero Signs Of Cancer In Her Spinal Cord And Brain
When asked about the most rewarding part of being a dad, Paul joked, saying, “By far, when my kids laugh at my dad jokes.” He and another fellow father, John, went searching for resources when they became new dads, and what they found were hundreds of mommy blogs. In the end, they were able to find some of the dad blogs too, but there was nothing that appealed to them.
With their company, Fathercraft, they guide parents with trusted sources that help them through their journey. “While we create with dads in mind, our readers include moms, aunts, uncles, and grandparents,” their website reads.
#5 Unsure If Any Fellow Dads Here Are Celebrating, But Happy World Down Syndrome Day From My Family To Yours 💛💙
On a more serious note, the most rewarding thing for him was watching his kids learn to solve problems and use skills they gradually picked up through life to do something new. “Maybe a few of those came from me, but what's really amazing is watching how their brain can combine life experiences and lessons to do something new.”
“When my son was younger, I loved getting to share the things I’m passionate about and seeing them with a new perspective through his eyes,” shares Brent, aka Designer Daddy. “Now that he’s a teenager, it’s such a joy to see what he’s become passionate about, and getting to experience those things with him.”
#8 My Daughter Is Officially In Remission! We Have A Long Few Years Ahead To Keep The Cancer At Bay, But It's Working!
Brent is a husband, a stay-at-home dad raising an adopted son, and writing about his life and LGBTQ issues in general. Professionally, he is nearing the third decade of being a graphic designer and illustrator. The combination of the two resulted in the Designer Daddy blog, which is full of color and creativity.
#10 Hey Dads! I Went Back To School With My Son. We Just Graduated With Engineering Degrees!
#12 Today Marks My Last Day Working Out Of Town In The Oilfields. I've Carried My Daughter's Sock Everyday To Remind Me Why I Was Sacrificing Time Away From Her
There’s no denying that parenthood is a life-changing experience, and Brent completely agrees. “If anyone tells you becoming a parent didn’t change them, they’re lying!” he exclaims. “For me, it heightened every one of my emotions and personality traits (both good and bad). Joy, anger, pride, sadness, worry, and excitement — all were amplified when I became responsible for this little human.”
#14 I Think This Is The Best Picture I've Ever Got ❤️ My Boy Is 3 1/2 My Girl Is 5 Weeks 😍
Meanwhile, Paul thinks of himself as the same guy he was before, only with more perspective on what matters and shifted priorities. “I'm someone who likes to work, and my job means a lot to me.
It still does, and I still log time on my computer when the kids are asleep, but it's amazing when you come home after a hard day and work and interacting with your kids makes you realize — they don't care that I feel like I screwed up doing blah blah at work today... they want me to be their dad and play with them and make mac 'n cheese. That's good for setting my brain straight,” he shares.
#16 This Is My Boy N. He Might Not Look It, But Is 25. He Has Nonverbal Autism. Shoutout To All The Other Special Needs Dads Out There!
To anyone who is preparing to be a first-time dad, Brent recommends doing research in whatever way works for them so they’re not going into it blind. It could be reading books, listening to podcasts, or talking to friends and family. “But then don’t overthink it — because you’ll freak yourself out. Your instincts will kick in, and you’ll do great!” he reassures.
#20 How Far We’ve Come. Born At 33 Weeks Weighing 3 Lbs To Now Over 10 Lbs. Still On The Small Side But She Keeps Growing And That’s All That Matters
