Advice and stories from someone who is just beginning this journey of fatherhood

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  • The RSV Rollercoaster

    My son Henry Jr. is 8 weeks old, and he has brought my wife and I so much joy. But let’s be honest— parenting is not always joy and cuddles. When Henry Jr. was about 3 weeks old, we found… Continue reading

    The RSV Rollercoaster
  • My Heart Grew Two Sizes That Day

    I drove to the hospital on the afternoon of November 17th, but there was no panic or rush in my mind. My wife Lauren was scheduled to be induced, so we knew it might be a while before the baby… Continue reading

    My Heart Grew Two Sizes That Day
  • The Onion

    It may seem strange to see a picture of an ultrasound next to that title, but they actually do go together. My wife has an app on her phone that gives her updates throughout pregnancy, and one of the things… Continue reading

    The Onion
  • Wait… We’re having a baby?

    After my wife and I got married, we decided that I should do a year of graduate school and play one more year of baseball. So, even though I had people tell me it was a bad idea, we lived… Continue reading

    Wait… We’re having a baby?
  • The backstory

    So, a soon to be father of a baby boy starts a blog, but let’s rewind the clock to see how he got there. My name is Henry Wallach, and it all began in my junior year of college. I… Continue reading

    The backstory