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Polar742 · April 1st, 2008, 18:06

When I was doing domestic, I'd bid 4 day trips, go do my deal. The big thing I did when I came home, was give the wife a day off. Just me and the little man. We'd have a guy's day. My wife had a day to do WHATEVER she wanted, which was a much needed break when I got home. I had a day of feeding (except when he fed off the tap), diaper duty, and a great chance to bond.

When I go on the road, I use that as my "me" time. Catch up on sleep, surf the net (obviously), and get some quiet time.

I'm still fairly new at this, but it's been working well for the last 2 years. The hardest thing was forcing myself to concentrate in initial training when I switched jobs last fall.

The most important thing I can think of is being supportive of Mom's needs, and make sure you have time to bond with the little one. Work thru the challenges, just the two of you, and it's cool.

I just hope you have one that sleeps as well as mine.

Best of Luck!!

April 1st, 2008, 18:06	#10
Polar742 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockledge FL Posts: 608	Re: How do you Parent Pilots do it? When I was doing domestic, I'd bid 4 day trips, go do my deal. The big thing I did when I came home, was give the wife a day off. Just me and the little man. We'd have a guy's day. My wife had a day to do WHATEVER she wanted, which was a much needed break when I got home. I had a day of feeding (except when he fed off the tap), diaper duty, and a great chance to bond. When I go on the road, I use that as my "me" time. Catch up on sleep, surf the net (obviously), and get some quiet time. I'm still fairly new at this, but it's been working well for the last 2 years. The hardest thing was forcing myself to concentrate in initial training when I switched jobs last fall. The most important thing I can think of is being supportive of Mom's needs, and make sure you have time to bond with the little one. Work thru the challenges, just the two of you, and it's cool. I just hope you have one that sleeps as well as mine. Best of Luck!! __________________ The above may contain up to 15% actual and/or factual information. Do you like my boots? They're stingray!!