The Laracasts Snippet - So You're Going to be a Dad?

So You're Going to be a Dad?

02/08/17 • 22 min

Let's take a break from code this week, and talk about the person behind the code. When I found out my wife was pregnant last year, a million different thoughts and concerns went through my head all at once. Having your first child is like nothing you've ever experienced before. If you have one on the way, here's what to expect...from a male's point of view.

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