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[Hammerojustice]

Anyone else out there a new dad? I am the father of a 5.5 mo old baby boy and while I can't wait for my son to be older so we can go fishing together, I can't figure out how to justify going fishing when most of the free time I used to spend fishing is now spent helping take care of my son or helping my wife with the laundry or whatever else may be needed.

Does anyone else have this similar situation? I want to fish, but at the same time, I need to be there for my family. if anyone else has found themselves in this situation, please advise how you dealt with it.

[Inconnu]

Scheduling together is everything. If she is not breast feeding then there is room for negotiation possibly, if she is she is going to feel a little trapped after a bit and that is a tough row to hoe for you both.
If you can negotaiate some time for each of you to get away it may work out to let you have a few hours on the water and for her to be away with a friend for a few hours.
that is the closest thiing to advice you will ever see me give, but years ago I was in the same boat and as long as I was sharing the work load at home there was little trouble working out "away" time for each of us. Good luck, you sound like a great Dad.....Kerry

[numbnutz]

i have a 15 month old baby boy, i was in the same boat till bout 2 months ago. my wife knows when the baby was born i gave up all my outdoor hobbies. about 2 months ago she pretty much kicked me out of the house to go fishing and scouting for the upcoming hunting season. in return she goes out with her girlfriends so its all about comprimise. i still dont go as much as i would like but i have to be home to be daddy which get funner day by day. good luck.

ps I cant wait till he's older so i can take him with me.

[Hammerojustice]

thanks for the tips guys

[RangerRyan]

I guess I am just lucky cause my wife understands that If I do not get to go out and fish that I will be climbing up the walls! I do make sure that when I am at home I am working hard and helping with the baby!

[wetnet]

The biggest complaint both men and women have after the new arrival is they are exhausted and that the baby takes precident over each others needs.It is probably the most wonderful and hardest test of a marriage. Never lose sight that you are both partners. This might sound silly but when I was tired there was nothing as sexy (Moderator: "appealing" doesn't quite say it.) as seeing my husband with his hands in dish water. We've been married 21 years and have 2 sons 17 and 19. From what I can tell you're doing good. Keep it up! Unless you're using a rod to escape helping and not just recharge time all is well. Babies DO NOT need their parents stressed out so you're doing your child a favor as well. Think corporate America and as soon as those little hands can hold a rod you take he or she fishing.

[Fisherman]

At age 1 month my sons feet were in the water...we went fishing everytime we could.
He is one with the water and now at 18 years of age he is one of my fishing buddys.

The problem I had was where ever I took my wife and son I had to carry everything.
So I made a hip pouch that help all my fishing stuff so I would not have to carry a fishing tackle box too.

TYou got to make it a habit right from the start so when they do get a little older they are pshing you to go...and mon will just have to go along for the ride.

Fisherman