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Leebear · 23/05/2022 14:15

Hi fellow parents and parents to be!

Me and my S.O. are quite young so we already feel a lot of pressure in our pregnancy. As the husband/father i want to be there the best i can for my wife and future kid. I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas or stories to give me confidence and reassurance for supporting my better half. Shes putting in all the hard work and so i want to do all i can to support her!

Thank you and sorry for the ramblings, im just very excited and nervous.

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Thinkbiglittleone · 23/05/2022 14:35

It's nice you are asking for ways to help her, when we first had our DS i breastfeed so my DH always made sure I had a drinks and snacks on our little table near by safes me getting up if our DS was in for a big feed.

He never did any night feeds, as it was pointless us both being up and he couldn't feed our DS, so I did the night, he then got up in the morning with DS,where I tried to sleep.
Some women like their men up with them to do stuff to help, so it's a personal thing between the 2 of you, and it may change as baby gets older or until you find out what works.

Make sure your S.O had time for herself, to have a bath, sleep, watch the TV. Offer to take the baby out of the house, it's not a break if you can still hear baby crying in the next room.

Base on another thread, don't pester her for sex or intimacy, she's just been through a big thing physically and mentally.

Make sure you communicate how you are feeling as well, talk things over and don't be too hard on each other. It's a big change for you both so be kind to eachother.
I'm assuming you already do your fair share around the house, but up the game a little while she's recovering and adjusting.

Ask her what she needs from you, and listen to her. Every woman is different and deals with becoming a mother differently. We can all give bits of advice but ultimately listen to your partner and her needs.

Oh and congrats, it's the best thing ever !

Flopisfatteningbingforchristmas · 23/05/2022 15:47

The commando Dad books are pretty good as it the how not to hate your husband after kids book.

AutumnVibes · 24/05/2022 20:10

Everything @Thinkbiglittleone said!

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Leebear · 25/05/2022 12:50

Thank you for the congrats and all the lovely suggestions! Dont you worry, i already pamper her with treats and the likes so she has a 'mummy' pantry already setup for when she need or wants anything! She hasnt really wanted to talk much about plans yet as she still cant believe this is real, neither can i truly :) Il be sure to figure out what she wants and look back here for support as and when i need it!!

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