Hit the Ground Crawling's Table of Contents
As you can see below, Hit the Ground Crawling has an answer for every question. We've even devoted a full chapter to crying babies.
Don't let the amount of material intimidate you though; Hit the Ground Crawling has been written by guys for guys.
PART ONE: LAY OF THE LAND
PART TWO: RUBBER HITS THE ROAD
PART THREE: HITTING YOUR STRIDE
PART FOUR: APPENDIX
INTRODUCTION: BIG JOB AHEAD
Welcome
Our Unique Perspective
Preparing You For The Worst & The Best
About Boot Camp For New Dads
Initial Words of Wisdom
Advice On Advice
Finding Solutions
Join Us
How To Use This Book
PART ONE: LAY OF THE LAND
GREAT TIME TO BE A DAD
A Century of Decline
Crisis In Fatherhood
Risks Facing New Fathers
Good Dads Are Priceless
What Men bring To Caring For Children
What Caring For Children Bring To Men
The Potential of New Fathers
INTRO TO BABIES
First Wonder of the World
Things To Know About Babies
Cool Things Babies Can Do
Incredible Transformation Within Mom
Connecting With Your Baby Before Birth
More Things To Know About Babies
The Best That Life Has To Offer
BECOMING A FAMILY
Family Planning
Tough Transformation
Babies Can Push Us Together or Apart
Babies Are Tough On New Moms
New Moms Can Be Tough On New Dads
Forming A Parenting Team
Career Path Changes
If You Are Not Married
Making A Home
Use Your Resources
What Works
Keep A Sense of Humor
It Is A Tough World Out There
Becoming A Family
BECOMING A MOM
Our Unique Perspective
Different Trajectory
Window of Opportunity
Her Extraordinary Bond
A Baby’s Impact On Mom
What Happened to My Wife
New Mom’s Take On New Dads
Getting Between You and Your Baby
How To Support Her
Honor The Mother of Your Child
BECOMING A DAD
Starting Point: Our Own Fathers
Reporting For Duty
Lessons From The Front Lines
Common Feelings, Fears & Concerns
Balancing Act
Long Work Hours
Limited Finances
Developing Patience
Protecting Your Family
Welcome To Serious Manhood
PREGNANCY: THE WARMUP
Raging Hormones
Her Fears and Concerns
Her Highs & Lows
Getting Ahead of Her Curveball
What to Expect By Trimester
How Dad Can Help
Go To Her Doctor Visits
Mom & Your Baby’s Health
Making Love
Countdown To Delivery
PART TWO: RUBBER HITS THE ROAD
GETTING READY
Getting A Handle On Finances
Getting Your House In Order
Getting Educated
Arranging Time Off From Work
Planning A Birth
Making Arrangements At The Hospital
Packing The Hospital Bag
Making A Dry Run
Final Checklist
The Circumcision Decision
Preparing Yourself
How To Handle An Emergency Birth
YOUR BABY’S BIRTH
Ready As You Are Going To Be
When It’s Time To Go
Your Cue To Take Charge
Going To The Hospital
Your Role As Coach
Your Wife’s Advocate
Avoid Fainting or Worse
Helping Her Deal With Pain
Hard Labor
Delivery!
Meeting Your Child
If Things Go Wrong
Your First Day As A Father
Welcome To Fatherhood!
TAKING YOUR NEW FAMILY HOME
Leaving The Hospital
Getting Settled At Home
Taking Time Alone With Your New Family
Visitors – The Good, Bad & Ugly
Sleep – Running On Empty
Common Issues
CARING FOR YOUR NEW BABY
Let Them Know You Are Here To Play
All Babies Are Unique & Change Fast
Resources For Hands On Baby Care
Holding Your Baby
Feeding Your A Baby
Teaching Your Baby To Burp
Changing Diapers
Swaddling Your Baby
Bathing Your Baby
Bicycling Your Baby
Dressing Your Baby
Massaging Your Baby
Sleeping Like A Baby
Health Issues
Getting Connected
How To Love Your Baby
Starting A Life Long Love Affair
CARING FOR NEW MOMS
About New Mothers
How To Help Her
Helping Her Breastfeed
Helping Her Bond
Helping Her Succeed As A Mom
Baby Blues & Postpartum Depression
Special Challenges for New Moms
The Gift Of Balance
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TO CRYING BABIES
Dad’s Challenge & Opportunity
Troubleshooter’s Guide To Crying Babies
Babies & Crying
Calming Crying Babies
Fussing & Crying Prevention
More Things To Try
Imagination & Genius: Dads’ Finest Hours
Caring For Colicky Babies
Sometimes Nothing Works
PART THREE: HITTING YOUR STRIDE
RAISING A BABY
Your Baby’s Personality
Baby Brain Development
How To Help Your Baby Grow
Your Baby’s Health
Day Care Essentials
Settling In For The Long Haul
YOUR NEW BUDDY
Babies Grow By Playing
It’s a Dirty Job and Dad Has to Do It
THE TRUTH ABOUT BABY SPORTS
Why Babies Like Playing With Dad
Girls Can Do Anything Boys Can
All Babies like Football
Tempted By the One Eyed Monster
Don’t Let Your Baby Become a Bore
THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR BABY
Never to Young to Start
Playing: Recently Born Baby
Playing: 2 to 4 Months
Playing: 4 to 6 months
Getting Out with Your Baby
Teaching Sports to Your Baby
Play It Safe
NEW DAD SIX WEEK CHECKUP
You’re Transforming
A Taste Of What’s To Come
Status Check On Challenges To Bonding
How Are You Feeling?
Orient Yourself
Constructive Solutions
If You Are Overwhelmed
Have A Beer With Your Friends
Never Look Back
RECONSTRUCTING RELATIONSHIPS
Different Perspectives
Communication Is The Key
Romancing A Mom
Do Things Together
Remind Her You Love Her
Find or Make Time
Who Will Bring Home The Bacon?
Working Out The Workload
Remember The Long Term
RE-IGNITING ROMANCE
Making Love Again
Moms & Dads Have Different Values Re: Sex
Six Weeks To Six Months
What Does A Red Blooded Male Do?
If She Is Never In The Mood
If You Are Never In The Mood
The First Time Back In The Sack
Bringing Out The Hot In Mama
Getting Ahead of Her Curves
Foreplay Is You Ticket To Heaven
Making Love Strengthens Your Marriage
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
PART FOUR: APPENDIX
LEARNING MORE/GETTING HELP
SPECIAL NEEDS BABIES
PROTECTING YOUR BABY AND FAMILY
RECORDING YOUR NEW FAMILY
NEW FAMILY FINANCE