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Tips For a First-Time DadBy: 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. About the author: If you're anxious about being a daddy, Visit http://www.MalcolmsWeb.comand sign up for free weekly tips that will take the mystery and fear out of parenting your precious little one. MORE ARTICLES : Being Pregnant Is Not A Hurdle To Enjoy A Little Romance Alcohol And Pregnancy Factors That Will Affect Sperm Health Successful Weight Loss After Pregnancy Things You Should Avoid During Pregnancy Congratulations On Your 6Th Month Of Pregnancy 7 Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy Dietary Precautions During Pregnancy Pregnancy Planner A Quick Guide Pregnancy Symptoms Pregnancy Week By Week How to Deal With Headaches During Pregnancy Its Not A Sin For Pregnant Women To Have A Massage Kegel Exercises During Pregnancy Sex Pregnancy Do they Mix The Pregnancy Glow and Other Myths of Motherhood Exercise After Pregnancy Kegal Exercises During Pregnancy Vitamin C Can Prevent Pregnancy Complication Pregnancy Photography Tips For The Belly Mommy Whisperer Index Pages: 1 2 3 MORE RESOURCES : |