I need a ladies knowledge here, my wife is now 9 weeks pregnant. I would like to get some knowledge and advice on what she will be going through, physically, emotionally and mentally. Also can i get some advise on what i should and should not do or say to her. Thanks ladies.
2006-07-13 03:48:52 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
How nice that you are so concerned, that is wonderful. She will be undergoing many changes of course, physically and emotionally. Just be there to reassure her that she is attractive and try to help her a bit more because she will tire easily. There are books on being a pregnant dad, you may want to get one. Being patient with the moods that hormones bring is important, realize it's not personal. Good Luck
2006-07-13 03:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by Maria b 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The two of you should read the book "What to Expect When You're Expecting". Very informative. Every woman is very different during their pregnancy. Be patient. Be loving. Be understanding. I would even remind your wife this is your first pregnancy, too, and to be understanding of you as well.
For sure, don't comment about weight gain. Tell her how beautiful she is no matter what. Sometimes it is better to be quiet and out of sight. Give her space. Sometimes, when those hormones start raging, there will be no pleasing her no matter what. Don't take it personally. Even she won't know why she is saying and doing things. It can be a crazy roller coaster, but the end product is SOOOO worth it. Good luck.
2006-07-13 03:56:45 · answer #2 · answered by viclyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations! The biggest advice I would give you is to be patient. Listen to her, talk with her, try to be understanding. Even though you are both having a child, it is her body going through hormonal and chemical changes. It may sound odd, but she may do or say things as a result of her hormones that she really doesn't mean. I wouldn't blame bad behaviour "on hormones", but they really do affect things. It sounds as though you are willing to be extremely supportive, so you need to tell her that often - and keep telling her and showing her that you love her. Often. All the time. Do some reading about what to expect physically, go to doctor appointments and pre-natal classes with her. Hold her hand. Tell her she's beautiful, and that you're so glad she's the mother of your baby. I wish you all the best; you'll be a great dad!
2006-07-13 03:54:37 · answer #3 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget about your self, yes you need to be there for your wife and comfort her, but the flip side is that you too will change a lot. prepare your self for the financial changes and the changes that your relationship experience, some of them are permanent changes. remind your self that the hardest time in a relationship is the pregnancy and first year of parenthood, if you make it through this then your marriage is a strong one, a lot of tests will come into your relationship so remind your self everyday how much you love your wife and how great it will be to be a father. good luck to you and your wife, congrats also
2006-07-13 04:01:41 · answer #4 · answered by me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a great link that can show you week to week what your wife and unborn are going through ...
http://www.pregnancyguideonline.com/wk9.htm
My best advise is to know that the rush of hormones in her body right now will make her happy one minute and sad the next for not apparent reason. Just try to be understanding through all of this. Be there for her and give her space when she needs it. Good luck!!!
2006-07-13 03:55:20 · answer #5 · answered by Raven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your wife will be going through the most wonderful things being pregnant then at other times a very emotional experience. For one her body will be changing and she'll go through anger or weepy moments when she cant fit into her clothes, reassure her she's still beautiful and its natural. Your wife might go through where she as a certain food she likes and wants that at silly o'clock. All her hormones will be alover if she starts to cry for nothing take it with pinch of salt and if she snaps at you take that with a pinch of salt also.......Keep reminding her whats going to come at the end of the 9 months ,,,,It's amazing best days of my life and my partners - all the best
2006-07-13 03:59:10 · answer #6 · answered by clubbinbabe30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She will be VERY emotional so be patient with the mood swings, and be comforting when she needs it. When she starts to show she will be self confident about her weight help her feel better about herself, listen to what she has to say, and be excited with her about the pregnancy. Offer a little help around the house, because physically she is exhausted. Just be there for her in any way she needs you.
2006-07-13 04:00:07 · answer #7 · answered by crenshaws_apache 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just stay 2 armlengths away from here and try to avoid being in the same room with here, it will only aggrevate her to see the man who did this to her. This is not just her time it is also YOUR time. These next 9 months will be the only break from your relationship with this woman for a long time. I say welcome the break.
2006-07-13 03:53:01 · answer #8 · answered by SlapADog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say yes dear to whatever she says. Duck and stay out of her way when she is in a mood. You of course are the reason she is suffering lol. Do not worry it only lasts nine months. Keep your opinions to yourself.
2006-07-13 03:53:46 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well just be nice to her and she should be nice to you. when we are pregnant we sometimes feel very sad, anxious and lots of other different emotions that make us feel ugly and not loved,but if you treat her nice her emotions will soon change and she should be happy,plus trust me she will remember this after the birth and she will repay you then.
2006-07-13 03:58:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋