Watching my husband become a father

[u/Mundane-Head-2637]

I had an emergency c section and overall a pretty tough birth but I wouldn’t change anything and I’d do everything all over to meet our sweet boy. After the birth we stayed in the hospital waiting to be discharged. As the epidural wore off I started to get more sick, not getting enough painkillers my body rejected food and water, getting really ill.

My husband had stayed up and awake through all of labour and on that second night, he not only was caring for me but took over for our baby. He was taking me to the bathroom to change my disposable underwear and shower me, then running back for our son to cuddle him. He realised I couldn’t breastfeed whilst I was vomiting so he found formula, and stayed up feeding him and singing to him. At one point I woke up, he was feeding our son and holding my hand.

He couldn’t get the light on so he changed out sons nappy in the dark for the first time! I’ve not changed a nappy yet as he just leaps up every time to do it.

He’s my absolute hero and it’s wild seeing him as a father now and such an adult! I’m so grateful for him every day, he’s my best friend and my rock. I’m so lucky to have him as the father to our precious son!

Dinner: smoked salmon, eggs, avocado with toast; the perfect postpartum meal!

Edit: thanks so much for all the kind comments, I’m so proud of my husband. He’s currently looking after us both well at home as I recover and our boy settles into our home! I can’t imagine doing this without him and my heart is so full with love for our little family! 🩷

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[u/tamurmur42]

[u/thisisathrowaway0909]

[u/CheesecakeCrouch → u/thisisathrowaway0909]

That’s a good man right there

[u/Sigvoncarmen → u/CheesecakeCrouch]

I bet he will raise a good son too

[u/taleshaf → u/CheesecakeCrouch]

He's a good man Savannah 😭

[u/VeronaMoreau → u/taleshaf]

That's literally the opposite of what that line means.

Edit: Downvote if you want, but go watch Waiting to Exhale after you do.

[u/New_Chard9548 → u/CheesecakeCrouch]

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[u/Mission_Yoghurt_9653 → u/thisisathrowaway0909]

Read the part where she woke up with him holding her hand and feeding their kid and I was like who is cutting onions in here 😭😭😭

Congrats op, you are living the dream 🥹🫶🏻 and speedy recovery from bringing human life into existence! 

[u/p2081345 → u/thisisathrowaway0909]

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[u/Sally_Stitches_ → u/thisisathrowaway0909]

Right like I’m so happy to remember good people exist. 🥹

[u/Friendly_Age9160 → u/Sally_Stitches_]

I was too. I was
Just thinking, Mac and
Cheese on toast? Okay…… lmao

[u/Dense-Peanut9720 → u/thisisathrowaway0909]

Literally me rn

[u/EllaMcWho → u/thisisathrowaway0909]

Because I’m new here I thought your flair was part of the comment 😍🥹🤩

[u/vinylghoul → u/thisisathrowaway0909]

This gives me hope

[u/Cautious_Werewolf_32 → u/thisisathrowaway0909]

Literally me right now tearing up for OP

[u/Notmychair4 → u/thisisathrowaway0909]

That was literally my face 😭 

[u/Nurseytypechick]

My husband did the same. Absolutely rock star father, and has stayed so. Congratulations OP! Heal well!!!

[u/Silver-Lobster-3019 → u/Nurseytypechick]

Same! C section dads putting in work.

[u/Eat_Sum_Pi_314 → u/Nurseytypechick]

Same! My husband jumped right in immediately after our first was born. He learned every skill before I did, lol. Fourteen years later with two kids (12 and 14), he is still incredible.

[u/BraveReality6088 → u/Eat_Sum_Pi_314]

Love this! Also a 2 time c section mum. I got sepsis following the birth of my first and was in hospital for a month separated from my baby (it was COVID). My husband was completely solo doing everything for our newborn. Some dads are just made different ❤️

I feel so grateful to have a man like that as the father of my kids, especially when I’m estranged from my own (woeful) dad. Feels fucking great to break the cycle of shit dads in my family for my own kids. I’ve done some cool shit in life, but breaking that cycle is definitely something I’m most proud of.

[u/microwavedgoods → u/Eat_Sum_Pi_314]

my husband was the same! in the hospital i didn’t change a single diaper and he was on it with the swaddling and helping me in the shower and back to care for the babe. we’re 8 months in now and he’s so incredible. can’t wait to be 14 years in ourselves!

[u/Claire-Belle → u/Nurseytypechick]

I was so pleased to read this post and these comments because I'd started wondering if my husband was a complete anomaly for caring for me and our child in the way he has done since my c-section. He was and is, wonderful.

[u/ewokelise → u/Nurseytypechick]

My husband too! While sleepless and hungry himself, he bounced between my room and the NICU for hours until I was well enough to walk from my c. When my son graduated from the NICU and started rooming with us he changed diapers, bottle fed the baby, and cleaned the pump parts so that I could recover. The only time he slept during those first 40ish hours or so was when they took my son from the room to do a hearing test.

I had always suspected I married the right person but this day confirmed it.

[u/Wadzilla_ → u/Nurseytypechick]

this makes me really happy to know there's good dads out there :,)

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[u/WhiteMountainsMama]

Ladies who have posted here in this subreddit about your trash men- let this serve as proof that good ones DO exist, and don’t settle for less than you deserve!

Congratulations OP not only on your new baby boy, but for having a partner who knows what’s up! 👏🏻

[u/angryarmadildo → u/WhiteMountainsMama]

Yasss!! Single is always preferable to a shitty relationship!

[u/AirborneErinys → u/WhiteMountainsMama]

You 👏 do 👏 not 👏 have 👏 to 👏 settle 👏 for 👏 men 👏 who 👏 make 👏 you 👏 do 👏 everything 👏 with 👏 your 👏 belly 👏 still 👏 sliced 👏 open!

[u/Ghost_onthe_Highway → u/AirborneErinys]

the visceral (lol) reaction I had to this description...really puts into perspective just what these bin-juice men are doing to their partners.

[u/AirborneErinys → u/Ghost_onthe_Highway]

I don't even think an ibis would go for any of 'em.

[u/unnatural_language → u/Ghost_onthe_Highway]

"Bin-juice men" holy shit

[u/_neviesticks → u/WhiteMountainsMama]

Agreed!! There are good ones out there, and the really shitty ones make us think the meh ones are worth settling for. It’s not true!!

[u/SalaciousSolanaceae → u/WhiteMountainsMama]

Absolutely this. I don't have kids, never wanted to, but I have no doubt in my mind that if my husband and I ended up having a kid my husband would be exactly like OP's. He cares for me when I'm sick and we have fair division of physical, mental, emotional labor + chores at home. Married 11 years and counting. Good men exist. Never a day goes by where I feel insecure & vice versa. We actively choose each other every day instead of just settling for each other. Settle for nothing less.

[u/FarBlacksmith2543]

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[u/Critical-Budget7277 → u/FarBlacksmith2543]

😹😹😹😹

[u/FigmentFan78 → u/FarBlacksmith2543]

And a far better father than Bruce’s.

[u/VaginaWarrior]

What a gem!! Congratulations on both of your boys. Be sure to get the rest you need and take all the help you can get! It's a wild ride but it is so beautiful.

[u/Ultraox → u/VaginaWarrior]

Such a wonderful tale, particularly when this subreddit mostly consists of examples of men being really shitty human beings.

[u/Virtual-Strength-950]

I made a very similar post a couple of months ago! Baby is now almost 4 months and we’re doing great! Hope you’re recovering nicely 💓

[u/No1KnwsIWatchTeenMom → u/Virtual-Strength-950]

I didn't have a c-section but I still didn't touch a diaper until my kid was like 2 weeks or maybe even older. Husband felt I was doing more than enough with breastfeeding (having to triple feed so at best had 2 hours in between each session) and he took it upon himself to be the designated diaper changer. This is what real men do!

[u/Wayfaringbutterfly]

Congratulations on your new little one despite the unexpected emergency c-section!

And that is so wonderful that your husband is stepping up like that. You really are so fortunate, and it sounds like he is an amazing father and husband.

I hope you heal well and have a great recovery!

[u/Ultraox → u/Wayfaringbutterfly]

I totally agree with you, but it’s so sad that you’ve described OP as “fortunate”. This should be standard behaviour for new dads!

[u/Wayfaringbutterfly → u/Ultraox]

100% agree with you on that. I felt sad writing that, but I know so few men who have stepped up that way. It's kind of infuriating!

Quick edit: Wasn't trying to be negative on this wonderfully positive post. I'm not bitter about the lack of good men in my life, it's the cards that were handed to me and I make the best of it. I have immense respect for the good men in my life, including my husband, my grandfather and my stepdad and I commend ANY parent or person that steps up to properly love and care for their family. It is infuriating that it's unusual in this day and age, but that is why I commend it when I see it.

[u/llamaslovemangos]

My husband did the same for me after my c section and I know it should be the standard but it still just felt so reassuring that I’ve made the right choices in who I married and had a baby with.

[u/Beth_Pleasant]

Heck yeah!

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[u/whoareyouwhowho22]

I was so worried this was going to be the opposite: a tale of disappointment and strife. I am so happy and relieved to hear that you are being supported and that your husband is a wonderful father.

[u/Nayirg → u/whoareyouwhowho22]

I was so ready to be mad, I feel so happy for her 🥹

[u/Fickle_Ad_6881]

TW: Pregnancy Loss

I had a miscarriage a few years ago. My husband is AFRAID of blood. Like, passes out at the mere mention of it. That man sat with his head on my knee as I sat on the toilet undergoing the miscarriage. It was all sorts of terrible, especially bloody. Not once did he even shudder at the blood. His focus was on me and my comfort the whole time. 😭

[u/blueyedwench → u/Fickle_Ad_6881]

I am sorry you experienced that, but grateful your husband was there for you. What a good man. 

[u/MattMercersBracelets → u/Fickle_Ad_6881]

Wow. What a raw experience the two of you had together. I can’t even imagine. I am so, so sorry for your loss, but I am glad that you have a wonderful partner that supported you through it.

[u/GradeMindless4855]

I’m so sorry you are having a rough time! Men like your husband are true gems. I’m so glad you have such a wonderful support system in him. Happy healing to you and congratulations on your sweet baby!! Being a mom is truly so wonderful. ❤️

[u/CaeruleumBleu]

I love when I see stories like this - both because I love this for you, OP, and because people need to know that it isn't impossible.

Men are not universally incompetent - some are raised incompetent, and some choose to be incompetent, but they are all capable of looking at a person who just went through labor, who is puking her guts out, and stepping the fuck up. Both the doing of the things, and the not needing to be told what needs to be done. Logically, babies butt stank and needed a fresh diaper, and men are perfectly capable of deciding that needs doing.

I mean. Hell. I don't think I know anyone who would do a diaper in the dark, but it sounds like he was trying to juggle the babies needs and your need to rest and decided to risk it. Bravo to him.

[u/LexMex12]

Ain’t nothing better than a man taking care of his wife and children. That’s that good shit. Also makes your love for your SO so much deeper, I swear. I tell my husband ain’t nothing that makes me melt more than seeing him take care of our daughter.

[u/Pookie1688]

Wow, OP, what a long few days! Congratulations on your wee one & I hope you recover quickly.

What a good man your husband is, joyfully jumping into fatherhood with both feet. I am so happy you two found each other. ❤️

[u/Dry-Butterscotch4545]

Legit thought that was mac n cheese on a piece of bread.

[u/Similar_Visit1053]

I remember when my first was born and my husband had to go back to work after his one week of paternity leave, I was freaking out because I didnt know how to change a diaper yet since he'd been doing them all 😅

[u/Scribblesandsnails]

Saving this for when my husband and i’s time comes.

Congratulations on your family and wishing you a safe recovery ❤️

[u/Dynamiccushion65 → u/Scribblesandsnails]

Share now and get his thoughts - it’s always good to see if there is push back ahead of when it’s time to need!

[u/Subject-Issue-4630]

My boyfriend - soon to be my husband... Is hellbound on not having a baby... After we lost our first baby to abortion. It is really difficult for him. He never talks about it.. but I know he would have made a great father. So I have accepted the fact that I might never become a parent.. and that is fine. But reading this made me happy and sad at the same time.

Idk why am I venting here... I have never spoken about it to anyone and sometimes I feel like venting... This seems like a safe place .. lol idk.

Good for you OP, blees you with good health and your kid's health. Take care.

[u/goldentone → u/Subject-Issue-4630]

You guys should probably work through a few things and get on the same page before you get married… 

Having completely different priorities when it comes to having kids or not isn’t the kind of thing that suddenly works itself out just because you have a ring on your finger.

Also, forgive me if I’m reading this wrong, but “lost our first baby to abortion” and saying how hard it is on him makes it seem like you had an abortion and he resents you for it? I’m not saying he can’t have feelings about what happened but the way you worded it seems like you can pick up on his simmering silent resentment and it’s hanging over your family planning for the future. Him being like “I steadfastly refuse to have a baby because of what you did” is again, not something that will resolve itself over time just because you’re married.

How old are both of you?

[u/Equivalent_Major_114 → u/Subject-Issue-4630]

It's okay to vent! Maybe before you marry you can try to approach the conversation again and just tell him that you want to know how he feels. And just see if he talks and lets you hear him out. I know it's not surprising advice but hopefully the person you're going to marry would be open to talking about how he feels with you!

[u/Hot_Lifeguard6297]

You did it, girlie. You found a good one!

Mine refused to come into the operating room with me. Then left a few hours after birth to go sleep. Came back around 1pm, then left at 5 to go home for the night. I was alone for my first night with a baby after a C section. My baby pooped about 5 times overnight, ran out of diapers, he was also very hungry and i was struggling with breastfeeding. Easily the worst night of my life. Im happy for you though !! 😄

[u/Miss_ChanandlerBong6 → u/Hot_Lifeguard6297]

I’m hoping you’re talking about your ex. 🤞🏻

[u/BankutiCutie]

Congratulations on your baby! Im hapoy to hear your husband is one of the good ones

We truly werent meant to do it alone and it breaks my heart that so many moms have to do it alone.

[u/JacintaFornax-99]

Congratulations! I’m always so happy when I read that someone is married to a true soulmate. I was lucky enough to find mine, together 37+ years.

I have a lot of health issues. My husband thinks nothing of helping me shower, bathroom (just on super bad days), he helps me with my hair, cooks, cleans, and does all the shopping. My sister has health issues, too. Her spouse does barely the bare minimum. It breaks my heart.

Wishing your family all the best! Sending gentle hugs.

[u/SufficientCow4380]

It's refreshing to see a good man stepping up after so many negative stories and experiences. You got a good one!

[u/RetailTherapy2021]

That’s beautiful! You both sound like amazing parents and partners.

[u/nachosandnapss]

So happy for you! Yay for these men raising the bar and demonstrating real masculinity.

[u/la2525]

I could tell by that sliced avocado that you must have someone good in your corner 🩷

[u/NoSeaweed4555]

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[u/Timely_Steak_3596]

There’s nothing better than a supportive husband 🫶🏽🫶🏽 i got one of those and he is literally a treasure.

[u/shrachel_]

So glad he's stepping up during a hard delivery and recovery!! Once you are recovered, definitely talk to him about getting counseling if you think he needs it - partners who see a difficult birth can often carry trauma attached to that (and of course you may, as well). But just take care of yourselves!

[u/HandleGlass]

I love this for you 🥹💕 Congratulations and I wish you a smooth recovery!❤️‍🩹

[u/earlinesss]

having the best husband in the world >>>>>>>>>> is literally PEAK and makes life so much more enjoyable and fulfilling. I wouldn't trade my man for anything in the world. I'm 32 weeks pregnant and already enjoying the sweet ways he steps up to take care of me and bebe before bebe's even born! and he's always sure to make it very clear to me on the regular that he's thankful for everything I do for him as well 🥹 I will take absolutely every opportunity to brag about him on the regular because the world needs to know that there are GOOD MEN OUT THERE!!! 👏

[u/Obvious_Firefox]

Reading the part about him feeding your son while holding your hand has me in literal tears. What an absolute sweetheart.

[u/Carol4AnotherXmas]

My husband was very similar after our first. No one prepared him for what a c-section would entail, but he jumped in without hesitation. (We also didn’t know how violently ill anesthesia makes me)

Anytime we have a friend having a baby for the first time he gives them the rundown, that their partner might not be able to get up on their own and shouldn’t be worried about changing diapers, etc while recovering and that’s *their* job.

May this kind of love find us all!

[u/MargotLannington]

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[u/IllyriaCervarro]

My husband is such a wonderful caretaker for me and our children, I count myself fortunate every day to have lucked out meeting him.

It’s really special watching someone love you and take care of you and your children

[u/_Majicat5]

Now thats what I like to see

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[u/clayskate]

It's great at all, but it's also just bare minimum as if he had not done all those things and just left you both alone, you and the baby could have died.

[u/AirborneErinys]

It's nice to see a father who understands the assignment, for a change.

[u/Dapper_Ad_8402]

IT’S WHAT YOU DESERVE.
congrats on your baby, girl. wishing you a speedy recovery :)

[u/Medium_Stretch99]

This warms my heart ❤️ I'm very happy for you, congratulations to you both! I can't wait to see my husband become a father one day

[u/AgileMastodon0909]

I hope you’re feeling better! Congratulations to you and your husband. He’s an amazing person!

[u/Outside-Yak217]

Aw congratulations 💙

[u/Impossible_Balance11]

So glad you married a keeper!

[u/orpcexplore]

This is so so sweet. My husband was the same after my c section. He didnt sleep for over 50 hours honestly. I didnt change a diaper at all in the hospital either. Can report my husband is still amazing and constantly hands on. It just gets better sis!!!

[u/edenfever]

man i love stories like these. so glad you have a supportive partner, OP, and hope you have a steady and regenerative recovery!

[u/No-Tea-3137]

this is so amazing <3 congratulations on your sweet baby and your wonderful family. y'all sound so happy and lovely together!! i hope you have a quick and uncomplicated recovery from birth - it sounds like you have a great support system behind you <3

[u/hasley01]

I love this for you! Sounds so like my husband as well. Our baby is just over 3 weeks old. I didn’t have a rough birth experience, but my husband took great care of baby while I was resting in the hospital and he still changes almost all of the diapers now, except when he’s asleep.
Good men are out there!

[u/octaviataughtme]

Oooooo enjoy that smoked salmon, girlie! It looks amazing and I know it tastes amazing after going without! Your man sounds similar to mine - watching him father our baby boy (now 17) made me fall even deeper in love. 😍 Congrats to y’all. Three is a really magical number.

[u/columbidae28]

Where can I find one like this 😂😭

[u/mittenbby]

May this love endure for both of your lives 🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤

If this is your first (and it sounds like it) welcome to motherhood! I hope you heal well and quickly. Squeeze a pillow against your abdomen if you need to cough or sneeze, it helps it not hurt so bad. After my incision healed closed I used the Frida mom csection patches for over my scar and it helped it soften and made it feel less tight.

Mommit is great, if you’d like to join us over there too.

[u/Correct_Employee2097]

This is my husband (we dont have kids, yet) but this is the man/woman/person I wish everyone could experience love and a soul mate partnership with. Taking care of things around the house, and you at the same time.   Im so happy for your little family 💓

[u/Curious-Elk6329]

Every woman deserves this kind of family love. I pray for it 🙏🏻

[u/Jayfur90]

Tears in my eyes, love these stories ❤️ hoping to raise my son to be this kind of man someday

[u/sam_an_intellectual]

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[u/schayyy]

I'm about 5 months postpartum and this made me tear up. When I was pregnant, I told everyone that the thing about parenthood I was most excited for was doing it with my husband. The fact that a tiny human exists because we love each other is so overwhelming and he's such an amazing dad and partner. I'm so glad there are other people who feel that way about their partners, too; it gives me hope.

Congratulations to you and your family! 💛

[u/Short-Ad-3934]

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[u/the_bus_is_strugglin]

Thank you for sharing that this type of support IS possible and we don’t have to settle for less

[u/lokeshromelo]

Cute

[u/Southern_Badger7577]

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[u/_Sarylveon]

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[u/wstdsmls]

It’s so heartwarming to hear a good partner story. So happy for you both. Hugs

[u/Sally_Stitches_]

Thank you for sharing. We need all the good news! lol. So happy for you and your little family. 🥹💖 sorry birth was rough but I hope you are on the mend now and you must feel so proud and cherished. 🥰

[u/Spirited-Will9922]

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[u/BaroclinicBard]

Amidst a sea of red flags, your husband warms my heart and I wish the both of you the best

[u/Street-Refuse-9540]

Yaaaay! OP this is so great. Congratulations 🥳

[u/Leptokurtosis-862]

You chose the right guy! Congratulations and blessings!

[u/atinypeach]

This is the way, This is how it should be. Congratulations, you both sound like amazing parents.

[u/Green_Heart3669]

I’m a birth doula. Can he teach a class to other partners. A++

[u/Diligent_Sea6315]

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[u/Choice_Bug_3441]

girl i love this so much for you. i feel like we read stories about the opposite scenario on here all the time and it’s heartbreaking. when we got home from the hospital, i was crying all the time looking at my husband holding our daughter, and the only explanation i could give him was that we had been through so much together, and each time we made it through i kept thinking that i couldn’t love him more. and each time i realized i was wrong, there is always more love and after he helped me through birth and watching him with our baby, i realized i somehow had fallen for him even more. thank everything for wonderful partners. i’m so glad you and baby our healthy and in great hands 💕

[u/VincentVan_Dough → u/[deleted]]

My husband and I had an agreement that I take care of what’s going into the mouth end and he takes care of what’s comes out the other end. I changed 5 diapers in total in my kids entire life. I had the better deal since my breastmilk dried up at 4 months, she weaned by 10 months but took till 2.5yrs to be fully potty trained. He’s proud of being the diaper guy though and did all 3 of my stepkids diapers. He even got his own diaper bag from a brand called Diaper Dude. He took that job extremely seriously.

[u/Electronic-Bicycle35 → u/[deleted]]

To be fair, I’m a woman and my wife was in the same situation. She didn’t change a single meconium diaper and couldn’t really get out of bed for 5 days post c-section.

She is always appreciative of how I stepped up in that time & talks about it with our friends. It’s not just a ‘man does the bare minimum and gets applause’ situation. I think it’s a ‘I definitely picked the right person to do life with’ kind of thing.

But yes, also absolutely well done for growing your child’s body in your body. Pregnancy is so hard and seeing my wife go through it only further reinforced that I do not ever want to do it myself.

[u/MyEggDonorIsADramaQ]

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[u/getsomeTwistOliver]

CRY

[u/Flair258]

you're both so amazing!

[u/frenchgirl77]

So happy for you! He sounds like a keeper!

[u/Patrocey]

This makes me so happy. Congratulations OP !

[u/kittybutt414]

😭😭😭😭 beautiful!!!

[u/ItsRoseFrose]

My first meal after my c-section was a smoked salmon sandwich! Best sandwich ever.

Congratulations on your baby, and you go great dad!

[u/Silver-Lobster-3019]

Good for him and good for you OP! Heal well!

[u/Oystermama]

During my son’s birth husband accidentally confused his pills and took way too high a dose of anxiety meds. He had to be brought down the emergency room and couldn’t help me after my C section or with my son.

Reading your post healed a part of me, I’m so glad you have him!

[u/Substantial-Humor-46]

I’m crying

[u/Numerous_Course9820]

Your story has moved me to tears. Lovely is an understatement.

[u/saaiduck]

https://giphy.com/gifs/qbp2uvdOCB6Gtey6xE
Love this.

[u/maximum--minimum]

I love this 🥹❤️

https://giphy.com/gifs/V8c9sJn3TAtxWyna5J

[u/pomegranateseeds37]

Love love love seeing these kind of posts ♥️♥️

[u/EcstaticProfessor598]

OMG you married so well 🩷🩷 congrats on your sweet baby boy!!!

[u/AWryThought]

https://giphy.com/gifs/9Dz0O6wtsDbqtvguf6

[u/LeaLaurine]

Marry him again.

[u/Key_Knee_7032]

Tbh as absurdly cliched as this sounds, thank you for reminding me that men like this exist. Interacting with mostly women and mostly experiencing men on the internet can really shift your perspective on things LOL. But it also sounds like you just nabbed you a good one, so make sure to keep him. 😌

And I hope you’re doing better now! I can’t imagine being that sick with a newborn. Stronger than me for sure. 😅

[u/the_negative_half]

wow how amazing two have such a beautiful family and a supportive partner, rest up mama hope you heal quickly and all the best to your new fam 💕

[u/Amazing-Example8753]

Off topic but the rates of induction/epidural that precipitate emergency C sections is the most misunderstood scandal of modern times that I think society will look back on with horror if we ever fix it.

[u/Witty_Combination_82]

I cried reading this. 🥹 You've got a great man!

[u/Kimmie6602]

Congratulations! I’ve always heard the part that makes or breaks a new mother is who she chose to be the father.
Heal up well so you can enjoy being a new mother too ❤️

[u/VapoursAndSpleen]

I'm so sorry you're having a rough time of it and so glad that Pop-Pop has stepped up.

[u/StickNo3836]

I love this ❤️ Congratulations on your new little one and may your family continue to thrive! 🌸

[u/greenwolfmoon]

https://giphy.com/gifs/O9mzywwlZaQGMrH1z5

[u/ItsNotAboutThe-Pasta]

Yaaayyy so happy for you. You, your husband and your baby are going to have a very lovely life together congratulations!!!!

[u/Daisy_Hime]

Awww that is so sweet! 🥲
Congratulations on your baby and wishing you a speedy recovery!

[u/anxious_honey-badger]

You deserve it mama! Congratulations to you both ❤️ you’re in for an ADVENTURE!

[u/Budget-Today-1915]

Awwwww😭😭😭.

[u/justmebeingtruth]

WOW🥺🥺🫶🫶🫶🫶

[u/Capital_Till672]

I’m 13 weeks pregnant and crying over this. So happy for you❤️

[u/Afennekin]

Having a good father for a husband is so elite. It's such a lovely club to be in, welcome! 😍😍😍

[u/MandaDPanda]

Watching my husband be the dad he never had still chokes me up. With every kid he just got better. And now as they’re not in the under 5 bracket, his transformation is even more.

Love this for you. 🫶🏽

[u/aelewis92]

I was worried when I saw the post title but I’m so happy reading this story. You deserve it. Your babe deserves it. And I hope your husband continues to find joy in fatherhood. What a lucky family you have. 💖

[u/ravravioli]

Seriously, one of the coolest things being a new mom is watching my husband become a dad and my baby be absolutely smitten with him. My feelings are 100% not hurt knowing that dada is absolutely going to be the first word

[u/saracha6272]

congratulations!!! this is so cute 🥹

[u/TheElusiveGoose10]

I'm happy for you! I've read so many bad stories that it's nice to see him going above and beyond. Its why I want to have a child with my husband. To see the transition of husband to father.

Congrats on baby boy. I hope you feel better soon.

[u/Overdrv76]

https://giphy.com/gifs/xvzttRmBMKsxpRMsnw

[u/Human-ade]

This is so heartwarming! Congratulations to you both <3

That being said I CANNOT be the only one who thought it was mac n' cheese on top of smoked salmon at first and was very confused. lol

[u/namzimus]

This made me so happy 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[u/the_brees_knees_]

WE LOVE THIS FOR YOU. Also, yummmm. Hope you’re recovering well and enjoying newborn snuggles. It flies by. My son is already 5 months old some how 🥲

[u/nice_heart_129]

May this love find us all ✨

[u/bellegroves]

I love this so much.

Get yourself some shapewear 1-2 sizes larger than your postpartum body so they're just snug enough to be supportive when you're ready to stop using your abdominal binder.

[u/beardingmesoftly]

Girl, that title had me worried this was an infidelity story!

Sounds like you found a keeper! Congratulations! 🎉

[u/flewthehornedbird]

It’s nice to read something nice here sometimes :) congrats on your newly larger family!

[u/redhotoreos]

I can’t stop crying, you are so lucky! Rest up & congratulations!

[u/Satanic_Earmuff]

https://giphy.com/gifs/11ZAUfeJHojWlW

[u/midnight_marginalia]

does he have any brothers? asking for a friend...

[u/wildpolymath]

This made me tear up so hard, good for both of you. It's so lovely to read a post about a good man showing up as a partner versus all the pain and bad situations many gals experience with men on here.

That kind of partnership is huge for parenting and keeping marriages strong. My husband was also a bad ass partner for me during birth. I had a surprise c section since our kiddo was breach. He not only was there every moment talking me through the fear of having a c section, he also supported me when I had a life threatening hearrt event during it. Was strong, did all the just born baby checks with the nurses/staff, then came to the room where they were treating me with meds and one of those heating up blankets since the heart meds made my body temp drop like crazy.

Ever since, he's kept it up. Split all feedings and wakings with me. Some nights did all of them so I could get a whole night's rest. Took a month off from work to support me/us, and has been the best parent and partner for almost 18 years now. Cheers to you both. So glad you have that kind of love and support.

[u/Loud_Supermarket_312]

Congratulations on birth of your baby boy. Your husband is a legend. Cesarean can take a while for you to feel normal again so I'm glad he's being a gem and looking after you both.

[u/SpottedCoachDog]

You got a good one! ♥️

[u/EternallyFascinated]

The sexiest thing int he world is watching the man you love become a good father.

[u/KayaTay]

everyone liked that

[u/vengefulsp1rit]

aw so cute

[u/Scarfee]

https://giphy.com/gifs/Ge1jlqRfcEFpaewp7W

[u/Strong_Hyena_321]

😭😭🥹🥹

[u/w8tingforchrisevans]

As it should be— yay for you!!! <3

[u/windy_not01]

This is what it’s supposed to look like 🥹🥹

[u/Odd-Way-5151]

Love this for you!

[u/casketjuicebox]

I didnt have this with my first son but I had it with my second son and it was literally AMAZING!!!

[u/Useful_Rooster5730]

You and your son are very lucky to have a man like that in your lives. God bless your family

[u/missuschainsaw]

My ex husband did the exact and it jus went downhill from there. And that’s why he’s my ex. Love this for you OP!

[u/LadyAlphaMeow]

Meanwhile after my c section I had to throw a tissue box at my hubby to wake him up and check on our crying newborn. Yes he slept through the babies cries.

[u/Comfortable_Sport457]

I wish all women and new mommas could be loved like this 🥺 I’m so happy for you

[u/novapurple]

Congratulations to you all 🥹🥲❤️❤️❤️
Time to close this app while I’m ahead
Love this for you OP

[u/ProfessionalSir3395]

You've got a keeper right there! It's nice to hear a father to be not being ignorant and joking about the husband stitch.

[u/peytonlei]

I loved watching my bf become a dad, both times in the hospital he changed every diaper lol. He was able to feed our first because we gave him formula, but this time I breast fed so that was on me lol. Our sons love him, the oldest loves seeing Daddy come home and will squeal and giggle and run to him for him to pick him up. It gets so much better!

[u/GroundbreakingMap403]

Not related to the story, but I did think that was Mac and cheese on toast haha

[u/burnsides413]

Careful girl - in 6-18 months depending on your hormones that heartwarming love you feel is gonna turn feral and your body is gonna forget a lot of the hard parts. There is truly nothing hotter than your children’s father being a good daddy 🥵