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Top 5 Things nobody told me the first year of fatherhood: Version 1.0

Posted on January 16, 2015 by firsttimedadpdx

My wife and I took every newborn course available before our beautiful baby boy was born.  If it the class was available, we took it.  Birthing class, lactation class, CPR class, etc etc.  The classes went along great with the … Continue reading →

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My first holiday with a son…..

Posted on January 5, 2015 by firsttimedadpdx

Wrapping up 2014 and realized that it’s been a very long time since my last post, and I blame it all on the first year with my son! Recently my dad retired from 57 years in the aviation industry.  After … Continue reading →

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3 baby inventions for the first week of baby life…. the Baby is here!

Posted on April 21, 2014 by firsttimedadpdx

It’s our first week of baby life, for the rest of our lives. Our son, Mak, was born on 4/14, a little earlier than expected, but full of joy and in good health.  Both wife and I thought we had a … Continue reading →

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What, wait, babies breast feed 5-8 hours a day… A DAY!

Posted on March 26, 2014 by firsttimedadpdx

What, wait, babies breast feed 5-8 hours a day… A DAY! I am realizing that my baby-knowledge learning curve has barely got my wheels turning! Time to fasten my seatbelt because it’s about to get real……and real soon. We’re five … Continue reading →

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“Bye bye, Jordans….hello Baby Taye’s nursery!”

Posted on February 3, 2014 by firsttimedadpdx

Once my wife and I announced to the world that Baby Taye was indeed “coming to a crib near you” we started our first major project……the nursery! dun-dun-dunnnnnnnn The spare room in our three-bedroom house had evolved into our “just … Continue reading →

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My first post

Posted on December 4, 2013 by firsttimedadpdx

My very first post!  “I’m a first time dad and what do I do know!?!?!”  If all you first time dad’s haven’t thought this to yourself then get ready for a reality check.   My wife and I were married … Continue reading →

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