Originally Posted by Iowanian (Post 13584602)

Half of the battle is knowing that you want to be a good dad. That means being a good example in how you treat the mother so a son learns how to treat women or a daughter learns how they should expect to be treated. You'll make mistakes, you'll lose your cool, you'll probably get frustrated(I know based on tonight). It's ok. Stop when you realize it, regroup and do better next time.

You don't fully understand what it means to know you'd physically fight a lion for another person until you see and hold your own kid.

Congratulations and good luck.

Originally Posted by Strongside (Post 13584533)

You guys are the first people to know outside of my own family. I had to tell SOMEONE.

Backstory: I'm 33 years old. I'm married to the love of my life. We've been together for 16 years, married for 3. That's a long ****ing time.

I had a bit of a dead-beat dad growing up, and I know that I have it in me to give this kid everything I wish I'd had in my own childhood and more.

I know there are some fantastic dads here on CP, so what do I need to know? What are your best dad tips?

Spare me the "your life is over" bullshit. I've traveled the world, I've climbed mountains, I've swam in every Ocean and set foot on every continent. As far as I'm concerned, this sounds like an adventure unlike any I've ever undertaken, and I can't wait!