First Father's Day as a Daddy without his Dad

[KD1988UK]

Our baby is due 2nd June and Father’s Day is 16th June (UK). Sadly, we lost my father in law in November so this Father’s Day will be my fiancé’s first Father’s Day as a Daddy but also the first without his own Dad.

I think we will visit his dad’s grave on Father’s Day to introduce our son to him but…

I would like to do something special for my fiance’…

Any suggestions?

Hey. Now I don’t know how long the pictures take to paint / draw but some artists online are able to draw a picture of your father in law with your baby from images you provide them. Maybe something like this so he can see his dad holding your baby?

@AimeeLou84 We did this for my Mum - got a picture of her, her Mum and her first grandchild all together. It was so beautiful! I can’t remember how long it took but that’s such a good idea.

OP, my advice would be to take the lead from your fiance. It will be a bittersweet day, but you will both have your wonderful brand new baby to focus on and celebrate.

Agree with Lillers, let him take the lead. He might not want heavy/sentimental day, he might want to have you there with baby as his new role as dad and he'll grieve in his own time.
(This was how I was losing mum. Same situation: 10do for first MD without mum& as a mum)

What did he usually do for/with his dad for father's Day? Use that as a rough guide (obviously adjusted for baby).

Try not to overthink. Be realistic as a couple- having a newborn is full on.

Just ask him well in advance

Ask him. My DH would think even noticing this was weird, every person is different.

Your partner may want to do something, may not and may not even have thought about it.