When your dad turns your baby’s birth into a full-blown bracket challenge, you know you’re dealing with a next-level girl-dad energy.
That’s exactly what happened in a TikTok posted by @alyssacronin13, which has now racked up over 7.1 million views. The video shows her dad meticulously organizing a “baby pool” ahead of her sister’s delivery—and honestly? He might’ve missed his calling as an event planner.
“This is the sickest baby pool ever,” he declares, holding rulers, paper, and markers like he’s prepping for a mathlete competition. “I haven’t done a baby pool since 2005, I’m probably rusty.”
Spoiler: he’s not rusty. He’s thriving. He sets up a full guessing game for the family, asking everyone to write down their predictions for the baby’s birth date, time (used as a tie-breaker), weight, and length. He even makes his own lined paper—a detail TikTok can’t get over.
“I love how he made his own lined paper,” commented Keagan.
“Dad’s competitive spirit is on fire, even in the baby pool! Who else has a dad like that?” added @carrie.
And @maddie had the ultimate suggestion: “Please put this in the baby scrapbook!”
Once all the predictions were made, this proud grandpa-to-be taped the final bracket-style chart to the fridge like it belonged on ESPN. All that was missing was a trophy ceremony and a betting line.
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This is more than just a game—it’s a memory.
Sure, it’s hilarious to watch someone take a baby pool this seriously, but there’s something deeply sweet about a dad channeling his excitement into an over-the-top family tradition. This isn’t about winning—it’s about marking the moment.
And let’s be honest, in the chaos of waiting for a baby to arrive, sometimes a little competition and connection is exactly what a family needs.
Let’s normalize dads being this into it. And yes, scrapbook it.
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