i have had an almost full work day today (and its only 2pm!) and i applaud anyone that survives this with a newborn i would never have been able to do this when i was just starting sentry

Sep 24, 2026 · 9:00 PM UTC

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3rd cup of coffee and struggle city rn
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also ty wife for dealing with the kid for the bulk of the day
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Curious what makes it more manageable now: a team that can decide without you, clearer priorities, or being more comfortable letting some things wait? Feels like a useful question for founders even before kids enter the picture.
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Less things require me non stop - I’m still important but stuff gets done even when I’m not around
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Wasn’t easy, but it’s possible. You will settle into a rhythm and that is a pretty great feeling. Congratulations on the little one!
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The sleepless zombie days are the hardest to get through
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It can be done :)
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it’s hard
Nicholas Charriere
@nichochar
Aug 19
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Being ambitious and being a dad

When I was going through YC, I didn’t mention my seven month old daughter to anyone. Now a few years later I have two kids, a dog and a very packed schedule. My kids are the best thing in my life. For
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went through YC with a 1-month old. The struggle was real but it is possible. Couldn’t have done it without a lot of help though!
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Hang in there, definitely improves 🤗 I kept telling myself: if my parents could get through this without losing their minds, so can I 😅
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I still sometimes cringe at the side project advice I used to dole out to others as a twenty y/o kidless builder
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It’s really something. Even with a 10 month old it’s a lot
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Going to be me next month. Wish me luck!
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ain’t for the faint of heart. kids do eventually sleep tho, and it gets better :)
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How are the nights going?
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Staff up my g. 6 month old + YC batch + whole house flood was like eating glass even with Sunday “off”.
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this hits hard. I had my firstborn right when I was starting my startup... oh boy, I still don't know how I survived. congrats on the little one
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It gets easier 🙏🫡
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I’m on month 6. The trick is to add a caffeinated beverage for every 3 hours you didn’t sleep. It’s a 2 soda day - every day!
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a few months ago, after just over nine straight years of diaper duty, i changed my last one. at least until i'm a grandparent. at some point you just get used to being tired lol
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Yeah, it's a reason why I changed my work time for the night
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🫡
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So real
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