Becoming a father changed more than Bret expected. In this personal reflection, he shares the struggles that tested his marriage, the lessons he learned about family boundaries and communication, and how those experiences shaped the father and husband he is today.
There was a day a month or two after I found out about my wife being pregnant where I was taking a shower. She busted into the bathroom and started saying “It’s a girl, boo! It’s a girl!” I won’t lie, I truly thought and felt we were going to have a baby boy. God…
Fatherhood changes more than daily routines. Research reveals how testosterone, oxytocin, and other hormones shift during pregnancy and beyond, and how a father’s brain may adapt as he bonds with and cares for his child.
