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		40acres on June 15, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why don't more American men take paternity leave? Pretty surprised to hear this to be honest, did your wife feel the same way? Any complications during the birth of afterwards?

rjohnk on June 17, 2019 [–]

No complications. Wife wanted me to get out of her hair as well. I was always helpful of course. Just got back to my 9-5 after a few days at home.

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