7 Reactions Guys Have When They’re Expecting a Child

Having a baby can be a crazy time.

WOW! Really, Babe?  - When a man finds out that he is soon to be a father, there are a wealth of emotions that seem to go through his mind. Here are just a few common responses. (Photo: Steve Prezant/Corbis)

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WOW! Really, Babe?  - When a man finds out that he is soon to be a father, there are a wealth of emotions that seem to go through his mind. Here are just a few common responses. (Photo: Steve Prezant/Corbis)

He Might Become Really Pensive - When a man finds out that his girl is expecting a child, he might be just a tad bit confused about the whole thing and what his role is. (Photo: Anderson Ross/Blend Images/Corbis)

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He Might Become Really Pensive - When a man finds out that his girl is expecting a child, he might be just a tad bit confused about the whole thing and what his role is. (Photo: Anderson Ross/Blend Images/Corbis)

Do Your Homework, Homie! - He might start doing some intense homework when it comes to figuring out what his role will be as a soon to be father. (Photo: Roberto Westbrook/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Do Your Homework, Homie! - He might start doing some intense homework when it comes to figuring out what his role will be as a soon to be father. (Photo: Roberto Westbrook/Blend Images/Corbis)

He Might Start Working Out Overtime - While finding out that your girl is expecting a child is exciting, it can also be a little stressful. To combat some of the stress, he might start working out more. (Photo: Erik Isakson/Blend Images/Corbis)

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He Might Start Working Out Overtime - While finding out that your girl is expecting a child is exciting, it can also be a little stressful. To combat some of the stress, he might start working out more. (Photo: Erik Isakson/Blend Images/Corbis)

He Might Just Need a Moment - He might just need a moment alone to think about the new chapter of life he is about to embark on as a father.(Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)

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He Might Just Need a Moment - He might just need a moment alone to think about the new chapter of life he is about to embark on as a father.(Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)

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Drink Up! - He might need a drink or two to combat the stress of it all.(Photo: HEX/Corbis)

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Drink Up! - He might need a drink or two to combat the stress of it all.(Photo: HEX/Corbis)

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He Might Say a Prayer or Two - He might go to God for guidance for the next chapter of life he is soon to embrace as a father.(Photo: Hill Street Studios/Blend Images/Corbis)

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He Might Say a Prayer or Two - He might go to God for guidance for the next chapter of life he is soon to embrace as a father.(Photo: Hill Street Studios/Blend Images/Corbis)

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