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Dad And Then What
When you first find out you’re going to be a father, the excitement is usually followed by a million questions and a lot of confusion; or both.
Dad and Then What was created to be the resource I wish I’d had back then: a space for honest, unfiltered conversations about the reality of being a dad.
Whether you’re a first-, second-, or third-time father, this is a place to hear the real stories—the situations, the emotions, and the "then what" moments we all face but rarely talk about. Our goal is simple: to make fatherhood feel a little less lonely, a little less intimidating, and a lot more accessible. If just one dad sees himself in these stories and realizes he’s not alone, we’ve hit the jackpot.
Join us as we open the dialogue, one story at a time.
Dad And Then What
Episode 4: Fatherhood After Midnight
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The Brutal Reality of Sleep Deprivation
"Sleep when the baby sleeps." It’s the most well-meaning, useless piece of advice every new father receives. Because when the baby finally sleeps, you aren't sleeping—you’re doing the dishes, staring at the monitor, or wondering if you’ll ever feel like a functioning human being again.
In this episode of Dad and Then What, we’re talking about the physical and mental toll of the "no-sleep" phase. We get into the raw, sleep-deprived moments that nobody puts in the scrapbook—the hallucinations, the short fuses, and the strange, quiet solidarity of the night shift.
We’re opening the dialogue on:
- The "Sleep When the Baby Sleeps" Lie: Why this is the most frustrating advice on the planet and what we actually do during those rare moments of silence.
- Short Fuses and Survival Mode: How extreme exhaustion strips away your patience and how to navigate the tension it creates with your partner.
- The "And Then What" Moment: That weird, peaceful, but terrifying moment when the house is finally silent and you're too tired to actually close your eyes.