I would prep everything ahead of time, diaper changing station, bottle feeding station, prewash clothes yours & baby's in same detergent (prevents baby's sensitive skin from reacting to your detergent) put as much money aside as u can, get as much sleep as u can, and remember, when baby is screaming it's Lil head off, there's always a reason & it's okay to set baby down 4 a moment if u r getting stressed, it will be hard. But remember, this baby is a gift from God and is counting on you for everything and will grow up idolizing you as the perfect man as mommy is the perfect woman, prove him right and congrats to you. You can do it!

You will know if u really want to be a dad in the first year not saying the world is perfect but u really need to want to be there for them to actually be a dad, not saying they must be ur 100% focus thats why u have to pick the right woman but kids will be the catalyst for change in your life that happens in an instant one day the world is breaking u down and the second u bring that energy to your vulnerable self "your child" you will understand patience and what im saying, your kid they make u into a man and anybody that thinks they are a man and hasn't raised a kid just hasn't seen past the fence and lives within there own pride of self indulgence, be strong the hardest parts are with the mother, best advice is unless there investing money in the relationship dont listen to them, people hate what they cant have and only people who love you will help you and not just suggest things

I would get a lot of sleep

Congrats 🎊. I can’t answer that one but as a parent start thinking of the future immediately regarding your newborn. 👶 College, savings, insurance with living benefits, generational wealth, investments and anything else to ensure your little one’s future is secure and protected.

Congratulations first of all on your new blessing coming into your life. You will figure it out once your little one gets here, you may not always know at first how to do things or what should do or can't do. It will come as time goes by, your learning just like your little bundle of love is learning that's how it is with your first child, everything is new, but like a few have said get you some rest, save for the new arrival, and try to be prepared for the things baby needs and the rest will come. Once you see your little ones face your heart will fall in love it's one of the best joys of life is bringing a new life into the world and loving a little one is amazing. I only had one living child and he is everything in the world to me. You will see Joshua L. Congratulations again.

I am a father….and It seems like yesterday she was born. Now she’s 11. She’s my best friend, the most important person in my life, and it never gets old no matter how old she gets….she will always be daddy’s little girl.

These replies are crazy. I had my first child at 30 years old working Construction 6 days a week 12 hours a day and didn’t lose any sleep. All babies don’t cry all the time mines didn’t! Having a child is scary and exciting and also expensive. Mostly you’ll need money for diapers if you didn’t get a 💩load from the baby shower. It’s no rule book to begin a parent. Just make sure to love your child and the child’s mother because some get jealous if you love the kid more than you love them! Being a parent for me was easy. Work go home spend time with family eat sleep and do it all over again. Someone said they didn’t sleep for 21 years 🤦🏾‍♂️ My mom had 5 kids no help had two jobs most of my life and never complained about not getting any sleep. Everyone’s advice is not helpful. Just consider your child your new best friend who won’t be able to walk for a few months to a year. My son walked at 8 months and started getting @taught how to be independent around 4-5 years old. Making sure they can do simple tasks frees up time for you and her. Congratulations being a dad is amazing.

i would be very happy an thanking god

A lot of rest 😍🎉

When I said, set baby down, it's so u can recompose yourself, calm down, pace if needed to figure out what baby needs in that moment. Lol, just to b clear

Be ready to stay up all night and make sure to have plenty of diapers

Being that I am 64 years old and never married nor do I have children, I think I would be in shock.

Celebrate and try to live in the moment. You will not remember everything so try to document it mentally

That's a HUGE question. My first inclination is to dish out the practical advice I wish I'd known when I first became a parent!!! For example, I COMPLETELY agree with @$AmusingJoseph521! Especially if the baby will be solely in your home...I haven't slept in 21 years... my eldest will be 21 this year... Other practical advice was to show up at the hospital with a NEW carseat (less than five years old) -- installed by any fire department for free! Also... don't worry about not having anything but that and a safe/healthy place for baby to sleep! You won't need toys, high chair, booster chair, al the fancy baby fod makers, bottle cleaners...any of that crap till later, I swear. Learn the football hold burping technique (saved my sanity... may have Iiterally saved my life). If you have a partner, be patient and accommodating. They are changing in ways they don't understand and are scared, too (I've got three... and was just as overwhelmed every time) -- the worst part is women are expected to just immediately know how to be moms... I think that's what other mom's try to tell us to make us feel better, but when we can't figure out why our baby is crying, what day it is, and haven't showered in a week... I wish other moms had said "same, girl" instead of me not knowing how I might feel and thinking I was failing because everyone else seemed to have it together (pro-tip... none of us do). Still... w/o knowing your situation I'm not sure where to start. My brother became a father for the first time while going through a separation from his partner. I've known others who've become parents for the first time without a partner at all. Then there are married couples (like I was) who still had unanswered concerns. Is there anything specifically that's worrying you?

What would you say about becoming a Dad on November 16th and you will be 54. Help somebody.lol

Respectfully

lol what a question