2007-02-05 18:30:18 · 6 answers · asked by subira 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
You can't be pregnant, but you can participate by being an active observer. Let your wife know you're enjoying seeing her belly grow. Feel the baby kick. Play music and read to your baby. Keep a father's journal both as a way to record your inner thoughts and to help you think about what you'd like to discuss with your spouse or partner. Keep track of your baby's development during pregnancy--no doubt you'll be amazed.
Try to make it to at least some of your partner's many prenatal care appointments, and ask questions. (It shows you're involved, not just a bystander.) Also, don't miss the chance to get a glimpse of your baby during an ultrasound. If your partner has an amniocentesis or other procedure to test for genetic defects, make sure you're there. (One dad we know missed the appointment, and he still hears about it five years later.) And, of course, attend childbirth classes, so you can participate with your partner in your child's birth.
2007-02-05 18:37:36 · answer #1 · answered by msjerge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is wonderful that you are wanting to share the experience and take an active role in the pregnancy.
Attend the prenatal appointments if at all possible. Research and ask your wife and/or health care provider about anything you are unsure of. Go shopping with your wife for things for the baby.
Early in the pregnancy many women become very tired very easily. Take on more housework or cooking if possible. My
husband took over the housework completely while I was pregnant and afterward until our son was about 6 or 7 months old.
As she grows in size, let her know how beautiful you find her. Offer to take weekly photos of her belly so she can see the progress being made.
These are just a few ideas. I hope some work for you. :)
2007-02-05 22:38:12 · answer #2 · answered by druanna_fitzrowan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hopefully you get to go to her appointments with her.i went to every appointment with my daughter.her the heartbeat,seen the ultrasounds.my granddaughter was born Nov 14 2006.and what a bond i have with this baby girl.one thing you should know is your wife's harmonies are changing she may become sad sometimes but nothing to worry about.just be supportive.and give her a massage once in a while,pay her lots of attention,good luck to all of you.
2007-02-05 18:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by bassetluv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to share the experience siple stop crapping
2007-02-05 18:43:03 · answer #4 · answered by wakeupwithfolgeres 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal.. yet of course do the food runs,, and be sure to be there for the delivery,, it is sub-real,, and great,, !!! not gross don't worry bout that.. been through 2
2007-02-05 18:35:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
with lots of love care and attention
2007-02-08 01:56:17 · answer #6 · answered by Mel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋