Daddies Overnight

This week we’re feeling… old. Like, suddenly questioning 'what on earth has happened to us' old. Has parenthood aged us overnight, or is Ryan just fully entering his post adoption midlife crisis era? We talk about the strange identity shift that comes with becoming parents, the unexpected emotions that hit even when everything is “going well,” and why it sometimes feels like we’ve lost a version of ourselves along the way. We also get into Coachella FOMO (because apparently that version of us still exists somewhere), and share the reality of our recent family holiday, which was a lot harder than we expected. From missing our son while literally being with him, to navigating parent guilt and the emotional rollercoaster of stepping away for work. Oh, and dummies confessions is a gooden!New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM to our Instagram or send your voice note to daddiesovernight@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.

This week might genuinely cover every parent’s worst nightmare as we read through a scary dummy confessions sent in by one of our listeners… and immediately question why we decided to bring this topic up. Ryan also opens up a little more about his experience in foster care, sharing how those early chapters of his life continue to shape the way we approach adoption, attachment, and parenting our boy today. Ryan also launches a brand new surprise segment: “Things My Husband’s Done to Annoy Me This Week” all without giving Matthew any warning whatsoever. And the biggest realisation of the week? Lincoln’s growing personality has us both asking the same question: why does it suddenly feel like we’re parenting a teenager instead of a baby? HahaNew episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM to our Instagram or send your voice note to daddiesovernight@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.

This week we’re chatting about the emotional side of parenthood as Ryan opens up about why special moments with our son always seem to bring him to tears. We’re also recapping our Easter weekend, sharing the little family moments that made it so special, and having an honest conversation about something a lot of parents quietly worry about... are we raising a spoilt child? AND after feeling a bit lost when it comes to finding “our people”, we finally feel like we’ve had a breakthrough with making mum friends… even if not every mum encounter has been the easiest.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM to our Instagram or send your voice note to daddiesovernight@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.

The clocks changed in the UK… but our toddler didn’t. In this episode, we talk about what felt like our last peaceful hour before daylight savings completely flipped our routine upside down. No screens allowed. No extra sleep. Just two exhausted dads trying to survive British Summer Time with a suddenly very sassy little boy. From 3AM wake ups to an unexpected debate about what superpower would actually save bedtime, this one is honest, chaotic and very real. If you’ve ever experienced the UK time change with a toddler… you’re not alone.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM to our Instagram or send your voice note to daddiesovernight@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.

This week, parenting truly put us to the test… in public - honestly, a living nightmare occurred. From a full-blown poo explosion at the shopping centre (the kind that makes you question whether you’ll ever be allowed back) to a much-needed rare date night - one that was CHILD FREE, it’s been a chaotic one. We also dive into the bizarre and sometimes extreme lengths people are going to in the name of “beauty,” and Ryan’s questionable driving makes yet another appearance. Safe to say - there’s never a dull moment in our new family.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM to our Instagram or send your voice note to daddiesovernight@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.

This week we're running on VERY little sleep and a lot of coffee lol. Ryan opens up about the sleep anxiety he's been dealing with while Lincoln has been waking through the night, although he's not fully awake, but clearly distressed. We think he might be experiencing night terrors, and we're trying to figure out what’s normal, what’s not, and how on earth parents cope with the exhaustion that comes with it. On a much more magical note, we talk about our trip to Disneyland Paris to experience the brand new World of Frozen before finally sharing Lincoln’s first birthday, which was meant to be a beautiful milestone… but very nearly turned into the world’s biggest birthday disaster. Sleep deprivation, Disney magic, and a first birthday we won’t forget anytime soon.New episodes to watch and listen to EVERY Tuesday.WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN DUMMY CONFESSIONS?📩 Send us your most embarrassing or funny confession in a DM to our Instagram or send your voice note to daddiesovernight@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/daddiesovernight/📲 Or find us at @daddiesovernight on socials, and don't forget you can WATCH the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@daddiesovernightTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daddiesovernightTwo husbands. One journey of becoming parents through adoption. Absolutely no clue what we’re doing. Welcome to Daddies Overnight - the podcast where we, Matthew and Ryan, try to figure out this whole parenting thing in real time. Expect chaos, laughs, and way too many coffee-fueled confessions as we share the funny, messy, and unexpectedly heartwarming parts of becoming dads overnight and navigating life. It’s not just about parenting - it’s about surviving life as two husbands learning as we go.