When you are first starting out, or at least when you are first "coming out" as an AHD, attending the convention may be the most important thing that you ever do. To quote a fellow AHD attendee, this may be the first time that you have "felt comfortable in your own skin" in a long time, if ever.

Start buttering up your old lady to let you come to the convention, now! Use the search function on this site to see what others have said and to get some ideas about why she should agree about your attendance.

You will leave a confident and changed man, ready to change some more diapers.

I am going to work on getting my wife to sign my permission slip.

I can only go if I am in bed by 4am every night. I don't want to stay up too late. This is a business trip afterall.

towards the green light for the convention. Right now it is amber.

The rate was $99 a night for both singles and doubles. Suites are available for $275 a night. I would recommend those traveling with family to reserve adjoining rooms, you would get a single queen/king with an adjoining double, with each room being $99 a night.

Because of our discount we have to call in to reserve. To reserve your discounted accommodations, please call 916-446-0100 and make your reservation under the At-Home Dad's Convention.

Discounts are available for Thursday, November 6th, through Sunday November 9th

Dayv

www.athomedadconvention.com

Dayv,
What is the max number of attendees on the Meet & Greet if it is held at the Brewery?

For anyone who is new here or just hasn't gone to the convention...you need to get yourself there. I went last year because I knew it would be good for me to get away for a little while and maybe even learn something. But honestly, I was sure I wouldn't fit in with the other guys and would hate most of the weekend. I was so wrong! Not only did I learn a bunch of stuff, I had a great time hanging out with the guys (and we were an incredibly diverse group of men with one BIG thing in common -- being S.A.H.D's). I had fun. It was relaxing. But the best part was making some really good friends (Mike, you are awesome!). My point in all of this, of course, is you need to get yourself there. It is well worth it!

Check out my ramblings on life at http://www.sahdguy.blogspot.com/

Oh, wait, I'm one of them...and PROUD OF IT!

:-)

I'm looking forward to the 13th edition of the convention - I hope to see friends from prior conventions in Kansas City and Chicago, and also hope to meet many of the newer AHD's (or new to this site Dads) who have made this site the most active and productive site for at-home Dads.

- Andy

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13th Annual At-Home Dads' Convention: www.athomedadconvention.com

I have to admit, I only attended last years convention, My first, because it was in KC, my home town. I had only been a SAHD for about 7 months and I didn't know what to expect or even if it would be worth it. Let me to those who have never been or were "scared" to attend, JUST DO IT. It was probably the most fun I have had in a long time and it was great meeting dads from all over, hearing and telling stories, and basically just hanging out with a bunch of guys from diverse backgrounds with one thing in common, SAHD. My only regret last year was thinking that since it was in KC, I didn't need a hotel room, boy I wish I had gotten one because I was no fun leaving and coming home at the end of the night, know guys were still hanging out and having a good time.

I came home and immediately told "the one who must be obeyed" that I was going to attend the next one in Sacramento, to which she replied OK. So I am budgeting for the room,flight, and "extra" spending so I can make the event again.

Long story cut somewhat short, if you are worried about feeling like the odd one out, or feeling like you will not enjoy it or get anything out of it, all I can say is your probably very wrong. Pull the trigger and go to Cali, you will not regret it.

Huskertko (Trey)