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Tips for a First-Time Dad
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by: Jackie G. Maxwell
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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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