My bf and I r very happy. I am 8 weeks along and due March 13th. This is going to b my first baby, but Im not worried. I was just wondering if n e 1 has n e advice on a happy pregnancy and /or other parenting advice?
2006-08-05 10:22:31 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
(Ok I am going to ad this bit of info to those of u who r preaching to me about marriage...my mom and dad were never married but both have been in my life since day 1 and I am living proof that the mother and father do not have to be married to raise a happy baby. My parents were best friends. And they way they were with each other was totally fine with me. I grew up very happy and have always had both parents right beside me.)
2006-08-05 10:43:13 · update #1
Good luck and congrats! Write a journal with lots of pics to give to your baby on when they conceive their first child and just enjoy the feeling.
2006-08-05 10:30:19 · answer #1 · answered by emp04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all congrats, second of all, cherish every moment of your pregnancy and your child, and third of all, DONT feel obligated to marry ONLY because of the pregnancy. The divorce rate in this country is high enough. 2 people can be loving parents to their child w/o marrying. But, by all means, if you were gonna marry anyway, speed up the process! Oh, the book, "What to Expect When Your Expecting" is an excellent book on pregnancy. The author also writes, "What to Expect the First Year" for baby's first year of life. And as always, turn to your OB for advice, first. Good Luck and Congrats!!!!
2006-08-05 10:36:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is one that most people don't seem to think about --- How are you going to discipline your child, and what rules will you have that you are not willing to compromise on? Alot of couples are so excited to have a baby and start a family without realizing that this is going to be a kid soon and you need to both be on the same page as parents. If you wait until later, it's going to be crazy. Also, not to ruffle anyone's feathers, but I really think it's in the best interest of any child to have a mom and dad who are married. Just look at the statistics, do a little research and you'll see what I mean. Playing house might seem fun now, but please think of your baby's future. Good luck with your pregnancy, eat lots of McDonalds fries, and take your prenatal vitamins!!!
2006-08-05 10:34:32 · answer #3 · answered by Lindsay M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh darling! Congrats to you. For those people who think that you need to get married need to mind their own damn business and make sure that their home life's in tact, and let you and your boyfriend make the decisions. What you can do, darling, is eat right(you can have some Ben and Jerry's every now and again), go to your scheduled OB appointments, stay active, and just take care of yourself. You're gonna be fine, my dear. Be well and much love to the three of you(You, boyfriend, and baby!). Surround yourselves around positive people because the baby doesn't need any negative energy. Attend parenting classes(first time parents) together so that you can be prepared and take some sage advice from some of the older members on both sides of the family.
2006-08-05 11:52:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First no you don't need to be married to have healthy well adjusted children mine are just fine and i'm not married i also have my 3rd on the way and yeah same dad we've been together for 3 years now only one of my children isn't his and not that you could tell. what to expect when your expecting is a great book and they also have a website now. pampers is also a good site they send weekly updates on what to expect during this stage in your pregnancy. Hope all this helps also just enjoy and don't let ppl's unwanted advice drive you crazy good luck
2006-08-05 11:09:28 · answer #5 · answered by shedevilang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Think You And Your B/f Should Get married..Ciz Baby Need Months N Father Together..Not Single Mom With B/f..
2006-08-05 10:32:40 · answer #6 · answered by ❀Mother Of 2❀ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't get married if you are not ready! What good would a family be if all they did was fight? I got pregnant at 20 and we didn't get married until 5 years later. Now things are great and we didn't rush into anything.... As far as a healthy pregnancy, just relax, eat right, and don't stress out about the delivery until it's time to!! Epiderals are GREAT!!
2006-08-05 10:30:48 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the getting married part. As far as the baby-- it is a human being and human beings need love and nurturing. Even now while you are pregnant, find time to sit down and take time for your baby. Put your feet up, relax, talk to your little one. Read books, listen to soft, soothing music. Enjoy being a mommy to be.
And dad? You can be a part of this baby right now as well. When mommy is tired, rub her back, legs, feet, play soft music, etc..
Do the "little things" that let both mommy and baby know they are cherished.
2006-08-05 10:44:40 · answer #8 · answered by jvlong_1999 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 37 weeks prego and the one thing I wish I had done was enjoy being prego more than I did.
Just remember that even though there is a lot (physically) to complain about, it is an unduplicable experience.
Now my pregnancy is almost over and I am taking in every moment of it.
Congrats!
2006-08-05 10:55:08 · answer #9 · answered by Queen D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats! You get married when your ready and if you never do who cares as long as you provide a loving,stable home to your kids. Good luck
2006-08-05 11:10:16 · answer #10 · answered by Pink Butterfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋