In this episode, it's the Weekly catch-up with the boys and diving into the flood of emotions of becoming a dad! Each of us shared the time that we learnt we were going to be a father, the emotions that come with that, the joy and the grief that comes with Ty’s story in particular. We love how Ty unpacks his story and how he dealt with the grieving process, dealing with the unknown and finding a positive reframe. 

Moogy talks about his story and managing his emotions with parking spaces, while Pat shares his story of 'finding out' but being mindful of when he and Amber share the news. We talk about learning from each other, the miracle of falling pregnant, the stigma of miscarriages and dealing with the rollercoaster.

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Episodes will come out occasionally between nappies, sleep deprivation, family time and of course, surfing!

Below are some useful resources that we have found beneficial that support fathers and families with the challenges of parenting.

PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): Supports parents and families during pregnancy and throughout the first year of parenthood including a focus specifically on supporting fathers.

https://panda.org.au/about/about-panda

Movember Australia: Providing support for men's health. Also provides some wonderful resources related to different parenting strategies.

https://au.movember.com/

Beyond Blue: Provides lots of information regarding mental health with a focus on fathers.

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/men/what-causes-anxiety-and-depression-in-men/new-fathers

Pink Elephant Support Network: Helping young couples manage the challenges that go with early pregnancy loss and miscarriage.

https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/

Raising Children Network: A great government-backed resource providing advice for parents and families through all stages of child development.

https://raisingchildren.net.au/