For Dads
You may feel thrilled that your new baby will soon be born. Or, you may also feel nervous, be worried about money concerns, or wonder about changes that life with a new baby can bring. Things may have changed already! Even now, as much attention is being given to the mom-to-be, you may be feeling a little left out.
Yet, there are things you can do to work with your partner at this time to stay close. Try this:
Show Support
Your partner may be feeling blue, nervous, or uncomfortable with her changing body.
- Tell her how much she means to you.
- Let her knows she looks beautiful.
- Give her a back rub. Get her a glass of water before she asks. Little things mean a lot!
Talk Things Out!
Take 10 or 15 minutes each day to just talk. Ask your partner how she is feeling. Ask what you can do to make things easier. Ask her how she is feeling.
Agree To…Agree
Try to agree what each of you will be responsible for BEFORE the baby comes. Sharing responsibilities is the best! Who will do the housework? The grocery shopping and cooking? Diaper changes and giving the baby a bath? Why not take turns? Most important – make a vow to be there for one another. The more you both agree now, the less chance resentment and misunderstanding will build up after your baby arrives.
