I'm 19 and kid on the way.How do I prepare myself?

Answer 1

Buy some books.I recommend you "Positive discipline" by Jane Nelsen.Because you will need discipline plan.You have to buy 1-2 books about babies in order to have an idea how to take care of babies,what do they need and how do they grow up.

Answer 2

Okay... there's some rude comments to your question and some that aren't quite specific. (sorry to say ya'll) If you want your child to have a happy life, first of all save your money and spend it wisely. These days diapers, clothes, food, baby wipes, medicine, and miscellanious stuff doesn't come cheap anymore. Second, learn to be patient. If it helps, babysitt or offer to help someone you know who's a parent before the arrival of your own baby. This not only teaches patience, but it teaches you how you should raise your own and care for your own. Babies, children, just people in general have MANY ways they raise their children and they come in many many moods. Be aware that stinky diaper changes is just a stinky diaper change. When your baby arrives though, there are soooo many things you'll learn that NO ONE can teach you, that NO ONE can tell you, that NO ONE will quite be able to help with. You'll go through stressful times but honestly, they'll be sooo rewarding at the end of the day when your baby is asleep and you're looking at their face.
Just remember though, no matter how stressed out you get never ever let your child feel it. (emotionally) If you need to, check out local babysitters that way you both can get out of the house for a couple of hours. And when the baby arrives, help out as much as possible. (assuming you're a male) Good luck and Congratulations

Answer 3

Talk to other people in your situation and ask them what was the thing that helped them most, and is there any advice they have for you. Try to practice putting money aside, buy diapers ahead of time, learn about labor and delivery. Be supportive of your partner and go with her to doctor's visits if she prefers you to. It's great that you want to prepare and I wish you the best! Check with your local hospital to see if there are classes you can be taking that they offer-many are free of charge. Make sure to keep your health up right now as well as that of your partner. If you have your high school diploma, consider a technical trade or college. If you do not, consider getting your GED and going on to a community college. It will increase your earning potential and you will need that with a growing family. Above all, relax. This is natural and has been happening on this planet for thousands of years!

Answer 4

There is no way to really ever be prepared. Just remember to put the child's best interest first. Ur world revolves around the baby now, and everyones focus will be on the baby. Many fathers feel let out, don't wait to be included, include urself. Change a diaper, warm a bottle, little things matter the most.

Answer 5

Find an awesome church and get plugged in. There are a lot of cool churches that support you (single or not) Then you are around people who will be supportive on the most important levels - and there's a ton of kids programs and mommy suport.

Read all you can, save all you can, plan all you can, and then be flexible - none of it will go exactly as you want. But at least if you have an idea, you can help steer it in the right direction.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

Make sure you are mature enough to be a positive role model. (and i'm not saying you're not, cuz i had my 1st at 17, so it can be done) You need to ensure plans are in place (sitter, supplies, money, love, etc). The most important thing is to realize and willingly accept that YOU are the most important influence on your child, YOU determine the +/- outcome of their life and happiness by your parenting. be consistent with praise and discipline, be fair, love unconditionally cuz your child will always love you and accept all your flaws, cuz you are #1. Never let your child feel your disappointment. Communicate, babies are smart, and understand when you come and go. (say good-bye when you leave-don't just sneak out, give hugs, read books) babies and toddlers will react to your demeanor and their environment. so if you are frustrated, they will cry or have tantrums..if you are calm and understanding and consistent, your child will be also!

Answer 7

Money at this point would be my biggest concern, if you can handle that you should be ok, a big tip is start buying diper's in all sizes for the first 6 months because your going to need them!!! Just try to be a good parent they don't come with hand books so do everything you can do. Always ask advice from other parents there's always going to be something they can tell you, good luck!!

Answer 8

congrats! a baby can be a blessing. financially, start putting back money. baby stuff is expensive. mabye it would be a good idea to have a baby shower. for my baby shower, i asked everybody to buy diapers, and i ended up with so many, that i didnt have to buy diapers for 4 months after she was born. that was nice. stock up on formula, in case the mom cant breast feed. find a good babysitter/daycare if you need one. if you allready know everything you need to buy, and are just trying to prepare yourself for the new baby, just remember, there really isnt anything you can mentally prepare yourself for, untill the baby comes. all the things you want to prepare yourself for, will come with experience. patience is the number one thing that you have to learn before the baby comes. remember, now that you're going to be a dad, you are going to have to sacrifice lots of things in your life for that baby. you'll want to give that baby the best life it can have, so always put your baby first. good luck, being a parent is something to be proud of!

Answer 9

I'm not gonna tell you a bunch of dos and don'ts or preach to you.
There is a book called What to expect when you're expecting. It's more aimed at moms but will be a great place for you to start.
Congrats and good luck, get lots of sleep now because life as you know it will never be the same. It will be better, but, with less sleep.

Answer 10

Put money into savings ASAP. Make sure you have a good paying job, insurance, a reliable car and of course baby things. Try being around infants before yours is born so you can practice feeding, diaper changing and settling a crying baby.

Answer 11

read read read. have the momjoin up with other pregnant moms, and moms who have been holding the reins for a while. Arm yourself with as much knowledge as you can. It will all go slightly differently for you, but it's better than going into it completely clueless. Get as much of a support group as you can. Family, close friends, church if you go. I don't know how far along you are, but you definitely want her OB to be aligned with your preferences for her birth.

Birth classes, yes. I recommend Bradley Method.