Comments on: Let Him Be The Daddy

By: Trista

Trista — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:09:32 +0000

I think that I have it the other way around. This is my first child and my boyfriend has helped raise his ex’s child. He always tells me that I am going to do it wrong. I think that I can understand where most guys are coming from. I will not know what type of mother I will be till Koren gets here. (Due in two weeks) Yes, I will not change diapers as good as him, or put him to bed as well, or bath him. I have never done theses this before. But I still will try, cry, and struggle my way through every milestone with my child. And I will still love Koren as much as his father.

By: Family Matters

Family Matters — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:04:42 +0000

You had me from the picture, but the words made it even better. I wholeheartedly agree with you that dads are important, they need to be with the kids and that we should encourage them to do it.

I’m truly lucky my husband love his time with our kids, but I see some of my friends…
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By: Kit

Kit — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:17:28 +0000

AMEN !!!
Women gripe about having to do it all, yet we don’t allow our partners to do anything the way we did – by trial and error!
We weren’t born knowing how to change a diaper, and none of us freak if a best friend does that differently- but the man we love?
Shoved aside, with muttering under our breath, and then we wonder why he doesn’t do more…
Hand over the baby and walk away – it’s good for baby, it’s good for dad, and most of all – it will save YOU from a thankless martyrdom.

By: laughter sounds

laughter sounds — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:21:57 +0000

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By: Megan at Simple Kids

Megan at Simple Kids — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:19:16 +0000

This is so, so, so true and important. My husband STILL gets irritated when I interject myself into situations with the kids because I think he can’t handle it (and our babies aren’t babies anymore!). Such an important article, Stacie. Thank you!

By: Colleen Stearns

Colleen Stearns — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:49:35 +0000

Fantastic post! I absolutely love that photo too!

By: laura @ peacoat

laura @ peacoat — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:00:07 +0000

i can’t wait to see my husband with our new daughter (due in two weeks!) and i love these thoughts. i don’t think i’ll be nervous to leave him alone with her, but if i am then i’m going to remember this!

By: turnitupmom

turnitupmom — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:05:13 +0000

It’s hard to relinquish control because nobody does it exactly like me. I have to say, though, I trust my husband implicitly. We’re a team and I trust and value his judgement. His way is just as good, if not better at times.
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By: Stacie

Stacie — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:34:31 +0000

@Tiffany, Excellent Tiffany. I bet he was all smiles too:). Doesn't it melt your heart to see your husband as a father? I hope your daughter and her daddy build a strong foundation together. That is such a special relationship. And, I'm glad to hear you got some time out too.

By: Stacie

Stacie — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:28:58 +0000

@eric (proud father), How pleased I am that you read this article and commented! I applaud your role as a father. In fact, the point that fathers have a specific and vital relationship (and certainly not an inferior one) with their children is at the heart of my thoughts in this post.

The inspiration for this article came from an interaction I had with a mom who was struggling to let her husband be the daddy. Unfortunately, this scenario is common among the moms I’ve known over the years. Those are the moms I’m writing to in this post. I agree with you that it isn’t good for dads to be seen as inferior. That’s why I wrote this.

The lines you referred to as “snarky” were meant to address a mom’s irrational fears in a humorous way. They were not meant to be taken seriously.

Again, thank you for stopping by here and sharing your thoughts.