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Welcome to the Dad's Den at Preemie Parenting. Don't let the name fool you. All males are welcome here. As the mother of a preemie I'm aware of the feelings and emotions my brother, father and uncles felt about my little miracle. I also know that men cope differently than women, and often your actions and intentions are misunderstood. I think it has something to do with that "men are from Mars, women are from Venus" thing. J

If you know of other great resources and/or want to share your story please e-mail me and I'll include it here.

Articles For Dads

• Dad's Misconception
  Preemie Dad, Terry Tremethick shares how preconceptions turn into misconceptions.
  
• Then & Now: A Hard Hitting Reality Story
  Terry Tremethick discusses how he went from being angry about his sons prematurity and special needs to feeling blessed and grateful that Samuel is in his life. A very touching story from this preemie dad.

Humor For Dads

• Cartoons
  You're sure to get a laugh here.
• How to Live With a Pregnant Person by John Zakour
  Man-to-man advice on how to live with a pregnant woman.
• Handy Definitions
  A humorous look at commonly used pregnancy terms.

Support Groups For Dads

• Boot Camp For New Dads
  Not limited to only fathers of preemies, this support group's site features a page for new dads, links, articles, message board and much more.
• National Center for Fathering (NCF)
  P.O. Box 413888
  Kansas City, MO 64141
  Toll Free: 1-800-593-DADS
  Fax: (913) 384-4665
• The Fathers Network
  Support group for fathers of special needs and/or developmentally disabled children. Contains resources, articles, links, message boards and much more.