So We Had a Baby
Added 2017-02-14 18:21:51 +0000 UTCMy wife and I welcomed our second child on Sunday afternoon. Boy number 2! I mention in the Q&As that we have a rule about the internet and information on the kids but maybe their names are okay at some point. One or two pictures wouldn't be too bad either.
My personal life leaks into my videos a bit too much for my liking but you guys here on Patreon are giving me money to make these videos, so you should know about these things when they come up. I'll keep it short because no one likes to hear someone go on and on about their kids.
I have absolutely no idea how much this will impact video output. My wife and I are far more experienced with babies after our first son in 2015. I also started making videos for the first time just before he was born. I was able to stumble my way through it all back then but my standards were also FAR lower for the video and audio quality.
Two kids also means they can disrupt each other's sleep but if today is anything to go by so far the new baby is a good sleeper.
I think it's important to be upfront about any issues so I'll say this plainly: there is a chance I won't be able to get anything done for the rest of the month. That's very unlikely because I've already managed to squeak in some channel-related work since coming home, but I feel strongly about being open about potential issues.
I've moved away from the "three videos a month" description and onto one based on video length now anyway, since almost three hours in one video is clearly "worth" more than many separate small videos (in most cases anyway, depends if you care about the game). I'm confident the channel will continue to average out to far more content per month than most other channels like mine, but still: please be informed about your pledge.
Thank you all for your support.
- Joe
Comments
A bit late to the party but all the best mate! :)
2017-03-07 23:21:06 +0000 UTCCongrats!!!! Take care!!!
Kravenar Games
2017-02-28 18:40:35 +0000 UTCTake your time! Congratulations!! Also sounds like your son dodged a bullet by avoiding being born on Valentine's day, sharing a birthday with a holiday is generally unpleasant!
2017-02-17 23:25:57 +0000 UTCCongrats!
Stephen De Witte
2017-02-17 16:38:41 +0000 UTC!!!
Kyle Wilkinson
2017-02-15 15:59:38 +0000 UTCCongrats!
2017-02-15 01:35:41 +0000 UTCCongratulations on expanding the family! I wish you and the rest of your family all the best!
2017-02-14 23:59:20 +0000 UTCCongrats!
GiantPurplePen15
2017-02-14 23:58:02 +0000 UTCCongrats man! Wish your family all the best. Besides, I hope it's not just me when I feel that Patreon is a platform that warmly encourages a closer relationship with content creators (including personal life, should they opt in on that), so messages like this are very much in line with the expectations imo. Again, all the best!
Riccardo Broccoletti
2017-02-14 22:42:18 +0000 UTCCongratulations! Please don't worry, my money will be coming in nonetheless. Have a wonderful time getting to know your brand new human being!
Katherine Wild
2017-02-14 22:06:50 +0000 UTCCongratulations, you're a dad now! Well, you were one before, but you still are one now. Hopefully you don't lose sight of what's important to you, your 3 biggest fans (your 3 highest patreon contributors). Really though, if your children/wife suck the energy out of you and videos have to be put on the back burner or you just need to spend time with your family, then it's fine with me. My support (money) won't be going anywhere. Maybe leave a note that says," I'm peacing out for a bit, girl scouts." if you do have to take a hiatus, but you know. You do you. Also, if I were you I wouldn't put pictures of your kids until you were comfortable with putting a picture of yourself up, and maybe not their names either, because your (real?) name is tied to your channel. I'm still okay with picturing you as a disembodied voice. However, you should disregard all of this and follow the sentence from above. You do you.
2017-02-14 19:09:53 +0000 UTCCongrats
Leonard
2017-02-14 19:03:12 +0000 UTCHey I wouldn't pledge to anybody if it meant they spent less time with their newborn. Congratulations on a growing family I wish you the best.
Stephen Slas
2017-02-14 18:50:30 +0000 UTCSweet! Congratulations -- it's a lot of work, but #2 should be easier! c:
Lucas Nicodemus
2017-02-14 18:35:31 +0000 UTCCongratulations!
2017-02-14 18:33:55 +0000 UTCThat was supposed to be three paragraphs....
Ryan Moye
2017-02-14 18:31:28 +0000 UTCIt's all goodie home skillet, do what you gotta do. I think I speak for everyone here when I say, " I'm not going to retract my pattern pledge." Thank you for the great content and for being very transparent about the channel :D. Congratulations on the baby and may you and your family be in great health and happiness.
Ryan Moye
2017-02-14 18:30:40 +0000 UTCDon't worry, I think everyone understands that babies are unpredictable. Congratulations on you baby!
2017-02-14 18:26:59 +0000 UTCcongratulations!
Lindeloef
2017-02-14 18:24:02 +0000 UTC
