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    The Lone Scout: Well, I'm glad to see that the NC Women's Hospital has invented fatherhood. Seriously, at the risk of sounding boring and old-fashioned, it's pretty s... more »
    deitybox: We're expecting in January, and I just told the husband about this post. His (joking) response: "......yeaah. Sounds like that involves talking about ... more »
    save jinger: You'll laugh, you'll cry, might even pray. You'll clean up a lot of shit. But the things that last forever...are your dear new kids. Camp Imapapa, we ... more »
    BlondeGrlz: My local hospital offered a class like this. So does the Navy base, the baby store where I attend mom's group and the local Catholic church. I think t... more »
    Jezebellicose/Queenjulie: The Navy offers a "Boot Camp for Dads" for free on most bases. My husband went to it when I was pregnant with our first and said it was wonderful. The... more »
    coccyx: Ummmm, this is a great idea but hardly unique. Many hospitals offer prenatal education for dads, often with this same dorky name designed to appeal to... more »
    HistoricUpstart: I have been known to say that people should have to "pass a class" or "get a license" to raise a child, so I fully support this opportunity for new da... more »
    mbprice: Come to Daddy Boot Camp! Get answers to questions like: -How long until it's old enough to crawl to the fridge and get me a beer? -Which end is up? -H... more »
    Skellatrix: Yeah, I have no problem with this - but it's sad that it's needed, ya know? Also, calling it "boot camp" is funny/weird because it sounds like their t... more »
    Trulymadlyme: Good idea, but can we please, please, please stop calling every single intensive thing people do boot camp, world? Because there is a whole psychologi... more »
    JinxyMcDeath: Every kid on "16 and Pregnant" needs to go to that place. Man, almost every single "father" on that show is immature and idiotic before AND after the ... more »
    dripdrop: After watching all the episodes of MTV's "16 & Pregnant," I fully support this idea. more »
    Flackette Goes Retro: Sounds like a good idea. A lot of pre-birth education and whatnot seems very focused on moms (understandable, as they are the ones who are pregnant). ... more »
    Diziet_Sma: Holy shit - aren't those footprints super-big?! They look like they came from a couple of 6-year-olds, to me. more »
    AuntieBee: I love pictures of proud new dads. They always look completely stunned and fully in love. It's adorable! more »
    llamalash★: That is precious! more »
    scullymurphy: I'm sorry, even though Dolly is one of greatest vocalists of all time and an all-around cool person, it's still a sucky name for a modern girl. I'd mu... more »
    Mkp-hearts-NYC: That's adorable - I love his "My baby feets, let me show you them" face :D more »
    DinaRonson : Elizabeth Cady Stanton: BIG feets for twins. Ouch!! Hope 'Becca had serious meds. more »
    katie.scarlett.o'hara: Cuuute. He looks happy and proud and frazzled, just like he should be! more »
  • #dadstobe

    Boot Camp Helps Men Prepare To Be Fathers

    The North Carolina Women's Hospital is offering a Boot Camp For New Dads, a men-only program that lets expecting fathers ask questions, talk about their fears, get advice, and meet other dads and their newborns. [UPI]
  • #snapjudgment

    Jerry O'Connell Has Two Left Feet

    [Los Angeles, January 5. Image via INF]