50 days of fatherhood: 50 fast thoughts from a first-time father

50 days have passed since I became a dad, so I’ve shared 50 short thoughts on the journey so far, which other parents may be able to relate to.Read More

The birth of our daughter – a viewpoint from a first-time dad

On 31st May 2017, after what felt like the longest nine months ever, my daughter was born and I became a first-time dad – this is the story of her birth.Read More

When contractions start during a wedding

Sunday 28th May was a big day for Jenna’s best friend Sarah, who married her partner Phil to become Mrs Gordon. It was also the day Jenna’s contractions started.Read More

Father’s Day giveaway: Win a race and golf experience for two

With my entry into fatherhood imminent, ahead of Father’s Day, I’ve teamed up with Formula 1 and golf simulation centres Lets Race to other one lucky dad or dad-to-be an racing and golf experience.Read More

The baby shower – perfect time to run a B.A.T.H and have a dadchelor party

With little over five weeks to go until due date, Saturday 29th April was the day of Jenna’s baby shower. What about the dad-to-be? My idea was simple ­– I’d have a baby B.A.T.H.Read More

The Baby and Toddler Show conspiracy: Expectant dads needn’t tell partners everything

Ahead of the Baby and Toddler Show, a fellow expectant dad and I created a plot – turns out we don’t need to run everything past our other halves.Read More

Who knew Mother’s Day could be so much fun as an expectant dad?

Without children, Mother’s Day is generally all about the old Doris. Things have changed a bit this year, however.Read More

My pretzel turned out to be a baby

Tonight Matthew, I’m going to be an expectant father…

The moment I was told I was going to become a father is unforgettable. That’s stating the obvious perhaps, but I feel I need to reiterate that point lest I get … Read More