My wife is due Jan 27th, any advice for soon to be father?

Everybody keeps telling me, if you think pregnancy was bad, you haven't seen anything yet, wait to the baby comes. I love my wife, she is great, I've been doing all I can to support her, I'm hoping some of the things she's been having me do will go away once the baby comes, I assume I will have more tasks to help the baby....I don't know....what should I expect?My wife is due Jan 27th, any advice for soon to be father?
Don't feel unloved if she doesnt pay as much attention to you at first than she normally does... i heard this is a problem for a lot of new daddys because they feel like their wives/girlfriends dont care about them anymore, we do care, we're just getting use to the new baby too and everything will be close to normal again soon enough, be there for her like you have been, offer to help with things washing bottles or doing a little bit of laundry for her, try to help without being asked do the dishes for her, she's going to be tired and exhausted, feeling like she needs to get everything done without any time to do it, so it might be a little relaxing to her when she goes to do the dishes and theres none in the sink. If the baby is crying get up to get him/her without being asked if you have to be asked to help with the baby she may feel like you expect her to do it all, if she seems exhausted during the day ask her if she'd like you to take care of the baby for a little bit and let her go take a warm bath or a nap, I use to love just being able to take a shower without having to worry about when the baby was going to wake up and if I was going to have to jump out or not... If it seems like theres nothing you can do, don't be afraid to say Is there anything i can do to help you... She's going to be the only one who knows what she needs or wants as far as help wise... just keep being the supportive caring guy it seems you already are and everything should be fine.My wife is due Jan 27th, any advice for soon to be father?
Just do what you're doing now. You're in the right step to being a good father. Because not many men will even get on here to ask a question like that.





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If you have a very understanding boss, try to get a week or 2 off when she gives birth, this will make things easier on both of you. And expect to be very busy for the first month, yes, but hopefully after that you should all be on a regular routine. Also if you have the resources don't be afraid to ask friends and family for help cooking, cleaning, running errands, or whatever you need help with.
Just be there for your wife. Her body will be going through a lot of changes after she gives birth. Take turns getting up in the middle of the night with the baby. One good way to bond with your baby is if she is breastfeeding then spend some time holding the baby with your shirt off...if she isn't breastfeeding then take turns feeding the baby. I say to do this with your shirt off because the closer the baby is to your heart the better you will bond. They say that the moment a mother holds her child their hearts beat together. Try having date nights to take the stress off of your wife. It is possible to have post pardom so try to be as understanding as possible. This could take a couple of months. Try not to pull the whole ';I go to work so I don't want to come home and have to take care of everything'; Men don't understand how hard it is to care for a child all day. It takes a toll on you physically and emotionally. There are some really good books out there for dads to be. Good Luck and Congrats!!
Just expect a lot of responsibility.
im a single mom and have done everything pretty much on my own. it really is not as bad as people make it out to be, at least in my situation. it all really depends on the baby itself and how active, fussy, hi maintenance they are. my daughter was a very easy baby that really didnt cry or fuss, we had a great sleep schedule from day one. if i did have someone there to help, i would say the biggest thing would be as supportive as possible bc her hormones are still a bit out of wack, watch out for post partem, make sure she is getting enough time away from the baby where she can just breath and be alone....good luck and congrats! welcome to the club :-)
Just be the best you can be and keep calm and support her. It will be stressful when baby comes but just remain under control even if you are freaking out on the inside. I know when something goes crazy as long as I think my hubby is handling it ok I can get through but when he breaks I break. Maybe read some books on fatherhood and essential baby basics books. That way you can show your wife you are taking this seriously and that you are as prepared as you can be. She will most likely be tired and sore after delivery so expect to do the lifting and grunt work for a few days. She will mostly just feed the baby and sleep. Try to keep up the laundry and stuff so she doesn't feel like she should be up doing something. And most important make sure to surprise her with a gift or flowers at the hospital and tell her how proud you are that she brought your child into this world. She may feel left out because up until delivery it has been mostly about her but after that it is all about baby. I think you will be great. Good luck, congrats and best wishes!!!!!
you must be so proud i typed a big long list of do's and don't's but then i lost it. one tip thow make sure your baby is protected out in the sun!!!!!!





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Learn how to change diapers, make bottles, take night shifts, get a cvs card %26amp; jewel's preferred card, and collect baby product coupons..you'll be a good daddy. (don't worry it's two of you, most people are single parents)