2006-07-26 03:25:52 · 21 answers · asked by Jon G 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Do whatever the pregnant mother tells you
2006-07-26 03:28:06 · answer #1 · answered by Hot Pants 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Blimey you would think that having a baby is a rare event, just be nice, dont do too much for her, she needs to move about or she will get varicose veins and swollen ankles, both my pregnancies were horrible, sick every day, high blood pressure and all that crap, but keeping moving helped, the last three months feel like an eternity, and despite the fact you know its gonna hurt, all you want is that flaming kid out of there, which makes you as grumpy as hell, so watch out for that, you could see to her feet for her, thats a devil of a job, cutting your toenails and stuff, help keep the place tidy, do a bit of spring cleaning so when the nipper arrives there isnt a backlog of housework to come home to, but when shes in the "nesting" stage she will be working like a demon, she will be packing and unpacking baby clothes, decorating, wandering about, restless, you know its nearly time when that happens!
Good luck, make sure you get the baby into a routine asap, that makes life easier, but dont worry it'll all be over in 18 years!
2006-07-26 10:41:16 · answer #2 · answered by magpyre 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be there for her. Be overwhelmed with joy and show it. She is pregnant not sick,she should be able to still do things unless its a hard pregnancy. Help with fixing the baby's room, buying things the baby will need. But most of all enjoy these 9 months while she is carrying the baby cause its all going to change.
2006-07-26 03:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by cartergirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember be very patient with your partner as towards the end she will be feeling very uncomfortable and if she is anything like me very hot in this weather. Also remember she may be suffering from a bad back and have trouble sleeping, so if she is in a mood from lack of sleep try not to take the bate!!! if you follow these simple steps you will be fine. Oh and offer to cook dinner once in a while and help out wherever needed. Good luck!
2006-07-26 03:40:00 · answer #4 · answered by Becky D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be supportive and understanding. Most of all remember, she is pregnant not sick. There are things she will need help with and others she won't. Best to ask her what chores and such she needs you to help out with.
As for the mood swings, try to be supportive but not overly emotional. She will be emotional enough for both of you.
After the baby is born, she will need even more help from you for a while. You will both have to adjust to having a new family member and meeting it's needs. Good Luck! Nothing to fear here, so long as you are supportive things will go smoothly as possible.
2006-07-26 03:31:55 · answer #5 · answered by Mary J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make it absolutely clear that if she doesn't enjoy her pregnancy, then there is no way you can. So help her make the most of it. Don't become a slave, unless she is put on constant bed-rest, of course, because she needs to stay active. She just needs your help.
When the birth comes, shut your damn mouth and do what you're told. Good luck, but you can screw that up too. Trust me, I've been there.
2006-07-26 03:34:32 · answer #6 · answered by etmetter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be VERY understanding. There are a lot of physical and emotional changes going on in the mother that may make her difficult. She can't help it. Offer assistance whenever you can and be patient. Tell her she's beautiful and you love her - everyday. Help her get out of chairs and rub her back. Tell her you appreciate everything she is doing for your new family. Good luck - it's all worth it in the end.
2006-07-26 03:31:44 · answer #7 · answered by trlrpkgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tips for Fathers to be...
The most important thing to keep in mind...Is you have to support the mother to be at all times.......She will be a little but more grouchy.or a little bit more lovie....Just be secure in your own self enough to help her threw this time in life.
It is hard on a ladies body to carry and give birth to a child..
It is hard sometimes for us men to just stop and make sure that our partner is happy.....
After the birth...Be very supportive also.......let her rest as much as she needs to....Do not be afraid to change a diaper.....It is just a child and it can not eat you......As far as changing a diaper.....It is just a baby...you get dirtier working on a car...
Give your partner all the time she needs to rest and recover and return to the lady you feel in love with,,It will benefit both of you...
And for the health of your new born baby and your partner......Give her a break from time to time.....Make her go away for an hour or two......away from the baby..send her shopping,to a girl friends,to anywhere so she can remember what it is like to be a lady and not just a mother..
To many men in this world think just because the baby was conceived and born there work is done...
......................NOT............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The most rewarding thing you will ever do is to help in the raising of your new child..It is a very important bonding time for Mothers,Babies and DADS....yes I said DADS...
Enjoy your new baby....and remember you are male...But to help take care of your child
does not take away from your maleness........Or make you weak.It will show that your truely love your partner and your new Baby
It takes sperm(from anywhere) to make a baby...It takes a man to help raise it.....
2006-07-26 03:44:26 · answer #8 · answered by tanear1964 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be prepared for sudden mood swings, especially in the last 2 months or so. Her hormones are responsible, so don't take it personally. Rub her back and feet, she'll love it. Be involved with the doctor visits, decorating the baby's room, choosing names, buying baby stuff. Just be good to her, and be equally involved in the parenting once the baby's born.
2006-07-26 03:35:03 · answer #9 · answered by rosecitylady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surely an unlucky man to be pregnant himself! Just don't run away from the mother, that would make you a coward. Be there, be supportive and tell her she looks lovely every day!
2006-07-26 03:35:14 · answer #10 · answered by Jon Boy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never under any circumstances tickle her feet when she is having a contraction!!! the father of my child did that to me and if it wasnt for the fact i was trying to get someone out of me i would kicked his scrawny a-s-s!
help wherever you can, rub cramps for her, offer to do housework and cooking for her etc.... basically make her feel special and let her know you are their for here.
also know that women can get hormonal so deal with this carefully!!
congratulations on becoming a daddy!!
its tiring but you're going to love it
2006-07-26 03:33:46 · answer #11 · answered by sinnedfairy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋