Tips For a First-Time Dad (Corrected)
Tips For a First-Time Dad (Corrected)
?Copyright 2005 Jackie G. Maxwell
So you're going to become a father. Now is not the time
to panic. You've got lots of time to get used to the idea,
before that new life you helped create, arrives to join
your own. These tips for a first-time Dad will help you to
survive the pre-baby and post-birth jitters.
Be supportive of your partner during the pregnancy.
Some women have a more difficult time than others, and
the fluctuation of hormones can bring on everything from
mood swings to what seems to be unreasonable
irritation with you, and everything else. While you may
not understand her moods, remember that they are
transient, and weather them in whatever way works best
for you both. She may be irritated, but would appreciate
a simple gesture like flowers, a foot rub, or even a cup of
tea without having to get up. You'll find your own paths
to peace, as the pregnancy progresses.
When the baby arrives, don't be upset if you don't fall in
love immediately. You're excited to be a father, but often
men think they are failing in some respect, when they
don't feel the same overwhelming bond that a mother
does. But you didn't carry another life inside you for nine
months. So one of the best tips for a first-time Dad, is to
give yourself time to love, and be loved back.
Because you have been basically on the "outside" of
things until the birth, you may not feel you're really an
integral part of their life. Nothing could be further from
the truth, because you are now a father, and with that
comes all the responsibilities and worries that a mother
has.
Parenting isn't done alone, it's done together, with the
two of you supporting each other, giving each other
breaks from the routine and stresses, as well as taking
pleasure in watching your child grow and thrive,
together.
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