zackman

Today is my 16th day sober after many many failed attempts at sobriety. 16 days ago when I was fed up with myself I finally said enough and decided to get sober for MYSELF. No one else. So yesterday my wife let's me know we're expecting our first child. Timing was actually pretty good but still shocking. After hearing the news I was in an almost haze feeling pretty much out of it for a few minutes. Of course now I'm anxious, nervous, excited and a whole bunch of other emotions all at the same time. Being newly sober one of my first thoughts was to drink in order to celebrate and out of feeling anxious too I guess. But, I maintained my sobriety last night and felt good about it this morning. Now knowing I'm going to be a dad and realizing I really do have to be sober not just for myself but for my family I'm feeling a lot of stress. Before if I messed up it was only my life and I could deal with that just fine. Now it's a totally different story. I'm very happy but I just hope I can keep it together for the rest of my life... One day at a time.

jryan19982

Hey congrats man! Welcome to your new sober life. And welcome to fatherhood!

Nowsthetime

Congrats on your new little one! How exciting! Everything Is worse if we drink. Think what kind of dad and partner you want to be.

DAB

Congratulations! The timing of your sobriety couldn't have been better.
I really wish I would have been sober for the first five years of my daughters life.
I am just grateful that I am sober now.
Hang in there and keep with it!
We are here to give you all the support we can.

Thomasthetank

Congrats mate, it sounds like you've got your head screwed on tight and will make a great dad.

Sloth

Huge congratulations!! Wonderful news! And the best motivation to stay sober.

esinger

Congrats, I wish my kids had never had to deal with a drunk Dad. I'm just happy the grandkids won't ever have the memory of a drunk Grandpa.

Soberwolf

16 days is fantastic

Anna

Congratulations on becoming a Dad and on 16 days sober.

You are doing the best thing for yourself and your family.

Resolv

Congratulations on 16 days. Congratulations on the addition to the family. Congratulations on a new life.

Dee74

Congratulations Zackman

Try not to leap ahead too much ...every new father is anxious I think, but you'll rise to the task.

It's great you've already decided to be sober - awesome timing

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