The Official TFK Father's Issues Thread. I don't know how they do it

TreatyStones · January 2, 2020, 2:46pm

Getting to spend two weeks pretty much uninterrupted with my young fella has been great for both of us.

Every morning he woke up asking was it still Christmas and would we be at home that day.

Bandage · January 2, 2020, 2:52pm

Was he disappointed the game of cards didn’t go ahead in the pub yesterday?

Juhniallio · January 2, 2020, 2:59pm

@TreatyStones had the little runt trained to spot an ace and everything.

TreatyStones · January 2, 2020, 3:02pm

Not really, he was tired out after the trip to the playground, the cycle around the park and dinner in the bar where he did lots of colouring.

mikehunt · January 6, 2020, 9:51am

Does anyone know what the paternal leave entitlement is for dads, I thought it was to go to up from 2 weeks to 4 weeks from November 2019.

caulifloweredneanderthal · January 6, 2020, 9:56am

It is if kid is born November 2019 onwards I think

croppy_boy · January 6, 2020, 10:47am

from November 1st 2019.

Croppy Junior the Second was born on October 24. Very inconsiderate of him.

mikehunt · January 6, 2020, 11:37am

Seems they’ve increased parental (as opposed to paternal which is paid leave) by an extra two weeks.

johnnysachs · January 7, 2020, 10:07pm

Signing in for the first time. Incredible feeling becoming a father to a baby girl. It was a traumatic birth for the baby and mother but both doing fine now. Baby was whisked away to neonatal upon arrival so haven’t had a proper chance to hold her yet. Named her after hearing about an old Irish tale of a mermaid who was converted into a woman by a saint. Good strong Irish name. Cant say enough about the frontline staff. Amazing people. Midwife filled the roles of doctor, nurse, physiologist, motivator etc etc all in one. Shattered after a rollercoaster 24 hours but looking forward to the years days , months and years ahead.

anon61878697 · January 7, 2020, 10:08pm

Congrats pal… Enjoy it all, amazing feeling.

Julio_Geordio · January 7, 2020, 10:09pm

Congrats Johnny welcome to the club.

mikehunt · January 7, 2020, 10:10pm

Ah great news buddy

TheUlteriorMotive · January 7, 2020, 10:11pm

Congratulations. Soak it in. The moment they arrive safe and sound is a joy.

Mac · January 7, 2020, 10:12pm

Congrats @johnnysachs

Fitzy · January 7, 2020, 10:12pm

Congratulations Johnny

carryharry · January 7, 2020, 10:13pm

Great news. Congrats.

TreatyStones · January 7, 2020, 10:14pm

Congrats Johnny. First few years are brilliant once you all get settled in. Enjoy it.

balbec · January 7, 2020, 10:16pm

Well done kid

Juhniallio · January 7, 2020, 10:20pm

Congratulations @johnnysachs. Little girls are wonderful. And fair play to Ginny Sack for finally losing a few pounds.

myboyblue · January 7, 2020, 10:23pm

Congrats Johnny. Some day in the future you’ll be required to build a dolls house for Christmas. Don’t leave it til Christmas Eve. You’ll be grand.

Oh and front to back, never back to front.