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First Night Home Chaos
- Pat described the first night at home from hospital with his newborn Albie as a pivotal moment full of uncertainty and crying.
- Despite careful preparation, the baby's constant crying challenged his initial expectations of fatherhood.
Dad's Role: Support Mum First
- The primary job of a new dad is to support and look after the mum.
- Accept that for the first six months, mum is the boss of the baby and the main caregiver.
Leaving Newborn for Tour Pain
- Pat had to leave for a five-week cricket tour soon after the baby was born, leaving him emotionally torn.
- He cried when leaving and struggled with the vulnerability of being apart from his family so early on.