When couples find out that they are about to have a baby, lots of emotions are involved. Excitement, joy, anxiety, fear - these are all feelings that they are sure to experience. Women are often tempted to go into preparation over-drive and are tempted to head straight from the doctor's office to the department store to start to pick out baby clothes and stock up on diapers. Hearing that they are about to bring another human being in the world is something of which they have often dreamed their entire lives. They become consumed by all that is the baby and are overjoyed at the thought of finally starting a family.
Women often react to such information by going into all-about-the-baby overdrive, booking it from the doctor's office to a local baby store to start out a gift registry. The thing is that women generally dream of motherhood their whole lives, meaning they're ready to leap right into the world of cribs and diapers and toys. The news that they are pregnant means that their thoughts will soon be consumed by all that has to do with the baby. Men, however, often experience such information with a little more hesitance and anxiety. Of course, they are just as overjoyed and excited about becoming fathers. But they're probably a little scared, too. A man may feel entirely overwhelmed and confused by the prospect of fatherhood.
That's why, ladies, it is vital for you to help your man to prepare for fatherhood. Here are a few tips to make sure that some of his fears are calmed:
1. Buy Him a Book This may sound quite clich, but fatherhood books can be very helpful and calming for a nervous soon-to-be dad. He may have questions he's afraid to ask and concerns he's not sure how to bring up, and doing a bit of reading may set his mind at ease. Plus, he will probably learn the answers to questions he never even thought to ask.
2. Find Him Some Father Friends Your man's single buddies may not cut it when it comes to finding someone he can confide in and talk to about becoming a father. And while you are sure to support him, you can't completely understand. If he doesn't have any friends that are fathers, try to introduce him to some acquaintances that are. Without being too pushy, encourage him to talk to them about what it's like to be a dad and ask them for some insider advice.
3. Pay Him Attention In the nine months leading up to birth, everything is baby, baby, baby. This may leave your man needing a little love and attention, so give it to him. Set aside days and times that are all about him and whatever it is that his heart desires. Be understanding, even if it means spending a few hours at the driving range suffering the summer heat. You need to make sure that he knows that he is still important to you and that your relationship is still strong.
4. Let Him Get Away Let the future father in your life know that it is okay for him to escape for a while. With all the talk about the baby, he may feel overwhelmed and need a little bit of time that is about him. A day of golf with friends or a night of poker with coworkers may be just what he needs to let off some steam. Just as you need some alone time, he probably does too. - 30299
Women often react to such information by going into all-about-the-baby overdrive, booking it from the doctor's office to a local baby store to start out a gift registry. The thing is that women generally dream of motherhood their whole lives, meaning they're ready to leap right into the world of cribs and diapers and toys. The news that they are pregnant means that their thoughts will soon be consumed by all that has to do with the baby. Men, however, often experience such information with a little more hesitance and anxiety. Of course, they are just as overjoyed and excited about becoming fathers. But they're probably a little scared, too. A man may feel entirely overwhelmed and confused by the prospect of fatherhood.
That's why, ladies, it is vital for you to help your man to prepare for fatherhood. Here are a few tips to make sure that some of his fears are calmed:
1. Buy Him a Book This may sound quite clich, but fatherhood books can be very helpful and calming for a nervous soon-to-be dad. He may have questions he's afraid to ask and concerns he's not sure how to bring up, and doing a bit of reading may set his mind at ease. Plus, he will probably learn the answers to questions he never even thought to ask.
2. Find Him Some Father Friends Your man's single buddies may not cut it when it comes to finding someone he can confide in and talk to about becoming a father. And while you are sure to support him, you can't completely understand. If he doesn't have any friends that are fathers, try to introduce him to some acquaintances that are. Without being too pushy, encourage him to talk to them about what it's like to be a dad and ask them for some insider advice.
3. Pay Him Attention In the nine months leading up to birth, everything is baby, baby, baby. This may leave your man needing a little love and attention, so give it to him. Set aside days and times that are all about him and whatever it is that his heart desires. Be understanding, even if it means spending a few hours at the driving range suffering the summer heat. You need to make sure that he knows that he is still important to you and that your relationship is still strong.
4. Let Him Get Away Let the future father in your life know that it is okay for him to escape for a while. With all the talk about the baby, he may feel overwhelmed and need a little bit of time that is about him. A day of golf with friends or a night of poker with coworkers may be just what he needs to let off some steam. Just as you need some alone time, he probably does too. - 30299
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Jayde Johannsen adores all things to do with being a woman, including being a mom and women's shoes. Recently she published some work on women's dress shoes. She hopes you'll enjoy it..
