I am expecting a child in late January or early February of 2011 and every time I think about my wife and I having our very first child it brings tears to my eyes. I really don't know what to expect, but I know that I will love my child unconditionally. Is there any advice that will help me be a great father? What do I need to know when it comes to fatherhood?
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A Father to Be
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be there for the child love them and hug them. nothing more than that makes a great parent.
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Unconditional love is a great start. 
Meeting basic needs to the best of your ability.
Providing firm, but loving boundaries (obviously as your child gets older).
Humility - being able to admit when you are wrong...and apologizing to your child/rectifying the situation.
The list could go on. LOL
Congrats on your first child.
It is truly a life changing experience.
Meeting basic needs to the best of your ability.
Providing firm, but loving boundaries (obviously as your child gets older).
Humility - being able to admit when you are wrong...and apologizing to your child/rectifying the situation.
The list could go on. LOL
Congrats on your first child.
It is truly a life changing experience.
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1. Your wife is going through a lot of physical/hormonal changes right now. Remember that if/when she has emotional problems and gently let her know what you're seeing.
2. When you change diapers, always wipe front to back. This is esp. important for girls, but is good for anyone.
3. Ask the nurses to help you learn how to care for your newborn. That's what they're there for! If they offer a class after baby is born, take it.
4. Don't be afraid to ask questions . . . of the medical staff, of your wife, etc. Be willing to learn.
5. Take part in as much baby care as you can. It will help you feel bonded to baby. This can help even more if mom is breastfeeding, as that gives an easy attachment to mom.
6. Be patient with your wife after the baby is born. It will take her some time to adjust to being "mommy" instead of just "wife". She'll most likely be exhausted, feel like she's been touched all day, feel like she's been needed too much all day. Find out what works for her and help her through the transition.
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2. When you change diapers, always wipe front to back. This is esp. important for girls, but is good for anyone.
3. Ask the nurses to help you learn how to care for your newborn. That's what they're there for!
If they offer a class after baby is born, take it.4. Don't be afraid to ask questions . . . of the medical staff, of your wife, etc. Be willing to learn.
5. Take part in as much baby care as you can. It will help you feel bonded to baby. This can help even more if mom is breastfeeding, as that gives an easy attachment to mom.
6. Be patient with your wife after the baby is born. It will take her some time to adjust to being "mommy" instead of just "wife". She'll most likely be exhausted, feel like she's been touched all day, feel like she's been needed too much all day. Find out what works for her and help her through the transition.
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Patience. If you don't have a lot now, you had better develop some quickly. Kids will test your patience quite a bit and often unintentionally. I made a lot of mistakes with my kids when they were young and lost my temper far too much due mostly to other stress that I wasn't dealing well with. Remember to take a deep breath before things get out of hand.
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Thanks for the advice! I'm so excited to have my first child. My wife was pregnant a few years ago but she had a miscarriage two months in. We were devastated, but now we feel like we are better equipped for this child. I do have a lot of patience. It's just my wife doesn't. Haha. But we shall see what happens.
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