this will be our first child we have been married for 3years
2006-06-28 18:34:17 · 11 answers · asked by Brenda s 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Be most prepared to not have the alone time you're used to enjoying. Don't take your current freedom for granted. Get as much foreign travel in as you can because it'll be a while before you travel again. Eat out and go to the movies as much as possible. Enjoy the days when you can sleep in if you feel like it.
Our son just turned one year old. We adore him to death but our lives have changed dramatically. We haven't gone to a movie theater since he's been born (it's all about NetFlix now). We haven't really traveled. We don't do any weekend getaways.
From the practical side of things, don't spend money buying toys. You'll probably get plenty of those from friends and relatives. Also, depending on how many friends and relatives that are nearby, they may also buy a lot of baby clothes for you. You'll need to spend money on diapers, breast pump, bottles, stroller, car seat, pediatrician visits, and baby food.
We were married for a year before getting pregnant but had been together for eight years before that. All the best on the next phase of your life! It's a whole new world.
2006-06-28 18:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by thedoctorisin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be prepared to be at home with the little one (preferably Mom) Children benefit more from the mother being at home for the first several years. Be patient...really patient, babies and toddlers cry and throw tantrums and the worste part is that it is very hard to communicate effectively with them. Put some money in the bank. Decide now on disipline, on what rules you definately want to have with your children...oh and last but not least be prepared to give up your old boddy because it is not coming back...and will not look very good after the baby comes...but it is all worth it!!!!!
2006-06-28 18:42:49 · answer #2 · answered by EmmaGee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would advise you to obtain the following characteristics:
1. PATIENCE - know that not everything will work the way you may expect it to work; give it time and it will pass.
2. FLEXIBILITY - schedules would be great but with kids its not always predictable.
3. HUMOUR - to get you through the tough moments; remember, there will always be good ones after the waves calm.
4. SELFLESSNESS - know that your child and his/her health come before your social events and interests.
5. PIETY - acknowledge the fact that this child has been given to you as a trust and a gift from God himself.
6. UNCONDITIONAL LOVE PROVIDER - children speak the language of love; give it to them whole-heartedly!
7. SELF-CONTROL - there will be moments when you are struck with overwhelming feelings of love for your child, as though your heart may burst; it ok to shed happy tears in such aw-inspiring moments!
2006-06-28 19:21:29 · answer #3 · answered by down2earthsmiles 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the prep part but make sure you go to as many movies, adult restaurants and sleep as much as possible before the baby is born. Chances are you wont be able to do these things for a while after the baby is born.
2006-06-29 05:22:18 · answer #4 · answered by jaybird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
baby changes everything. advise: marriage is parallel only to parenting, not combined although a lot of parents do that, and their marriage suffers which then affects the family/ children. If you want to have happy kids, have a happy fulfilling marriage. Shalom.
2006-06-28 18:50:30 · answer #5 · answered by LeYLEyLu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you really need to do to be prepared is have good jobs, enough space and lots of love. You'll get the rest when it comes close to time.
2006-06-29 00:41:24 · answer #6 · answered by guineasomelove 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your life as you know it will end.
If you have problems with self-sacrifice, reconsider.
If you have problems with bodily fluids, chaos, noise or exhaustion, reconsider.
If you think you can create the perfect child by reading every book on the subject, reconsider.
If you have problems with weigh-gain, fatigue, loss of self-image, no time or energy for sex, reconsider.
If you or your husband had lousy parents, reconsider.
If you can't keep a house plant alive, reconsider.
Reconsider.
2006-06-28 18:46:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
!. Being amazed at how much you can love someone.
2. not much sleep.
3. Changing diapers.
4. Being a parent is amazing.
5. How to worry.
Good luck.
I love being a parent.
2006-06-28 18:41:00 · answer #8 · answered by beanietara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My child is about to turn 3............
Stock up on everything diapers, formula, clothes, travel bag, car seat, etc., etc.
Do not plan on sleeping much when the baby comes home from hospital.
2006-06-28 18:45:34 · answer #9 · answered by nflhandicapper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have enough money and are u going provide love for the baby go for it have baby
2006-06-28 19:28:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋