Well, I've done it now.

Enjoy her they grow up fast. Smoke and prayers for all three of you.
If you are lucky she'll be like my daughter. Able to care for me in old age.Al
 
May the Force be with you, you're going to need it. Congratulations and welcome to what can be the most wonderful thing that will ever happen to you.
 
DIJ, admitting that you're not ready for this is the first step in becoming a good father.
My daughter was planned and I thought I was ready, until the day came that she was born. That day I just knew I was NOT ready. No way, no how. Kids do not come with an instruction manual.
Now, she's a well behaved (mostly, anyways) 16 year old. Seems like it was just last week that she came home from the hospital. Now she has a learner drivers permit!:eek: :eek:
And yes little girl hugs, from YOUR little girl are the best hugs ever. I don't get them quite as often anymore, now that she's a teenager.

Some basic rules:
#1 LOVE her, always, no matter what!

#2 Just because she may be crying, doesn't mean she's hungry, or tired, or has a dirty diaper. Sometimes it's because she want's attention. And some kids cry for no discernable reason at all, other than maybe they want to. Learning the difference is going to be rough on both of the parents.

#3 Teach her as much as you can.

#4 Experience is a good teacher, sometimes you need to let go of the natural protective urge and let kids learn their lessons the hard way. Within reason of course. This will be one of the hardest things you will ever do in your life.

#5 If you find yourself getting angry while holding her, quickly place her in bed, or in a place where she can't hurt herself, and do a 10 count while remembering that you love her.

#6 There will come a time that you and your lady will need some time alone. Hire a babysitter (that you've checked out fully) and enjoy.

Just a few of the lessons I learned. YMMV.

Bill
 
Wow!! :thumbup:

Joyfull prayers from here!

Did someone mention sleep??

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

What? What?

Did I start to drool?

Tom

:D
 
Congratulations and prayers sent to Japan from the Valley of the Sun!! Life would be so dull without my daughter. Just love her and play with her and enjoy every minute you have.

And I agree with Bill in hiring the babysitter occasionally!! Do take care of your lovely wife, too.
 
Nobody is ever ready. Congrats. As my brother told me when my wife had our first: "God says 'You've slept enough.'" :D

James
 
Nobody knows off the top of their head what to do when a child comes. And you thought your Godan test was a challenge? Look for that innate father in you. If that seems hard, then just do the absolute best that you can, and use common sense. Love her completely, be patient with her and make good on your training - when it comes time for discipline, be smart, use tact and don't waste energy by resorting to striking. Violence is our last choice at home, too.
 
I foget who said it here, but the advice about putting down the screaming baby and walking away until you cool down is DAMN good advice!! You have no idea what hour 3 of screaming can do to you at 3am at the end of 4 weeks of sleep deprivation:eek: :thumbdn:

Put her down in a safe crib, shut the door and breathe for a minute or two...very very good advice.
 
1st Priority : Thanks to God for a happy, healthy little girl.
2nd Priority: Provide for her needs...
and 3rd: Spoil her rotten!

Daddy in Japan.......Has a nice ring to it. Best wishes from Indiana.
 
Congrats Danny! A real blessing in your life. What else are we here for?
Terry
 
Danny...if you won't spoil her...there are a lot of HI Uncles here who will.
 
It's great to see good people, who really want children be blessed with them.

She's a lucky little girl. She'll get the best teachings of east and west.

Smoke out from nothern California.
 
DannyinJapan said:
im drinking heavily now....
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That is to be expected. Not a problem as long as you consume only for medicinal purposes. (Parenting often involves administration of medicine. Check your label for proper dosage, side effects and contraindications.)

I love hearing from new parents. Welcome to the club, Danny (membership is permanent and renews automatically on a daily basis). Congratulations again. :D

Eric
 
It works well. If you want sleepy, though, administer a smaller dose (half a tablet). A full dose can have the opposite of sleepy effect!

Andy
 
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