Are you a first-time dad? if so Congratulations. You and your partner have got a positive pregnancy test and you are good to go with your parenthood journey. Right now you are probably extremely excited, but once that dies down reality sets in and you start to become concerned about what is to come. So I thought I would share with you some of the ways that you can prepare to become a first-time dad.
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Prepare your mind
First of all, let’s start with the mind. Your thoughts can play huge tricks on you. You are, of course, delighted to become a parent, especially if this is something that you have wanted for some time. But I know that anxiety and negativity can creep in and start to put an element of doubt in your mind. You may start to question whether you are good enough.
Whether you will be able to be a good dad and what it is really going to take. The truth is, everyone has these doubts, and so the best advice is to take each day as it comes. Prepare your mind and also talk to your partner about your anxious feelings and worries. You may find that she may be feeling exactly the same way.
Prepare the nursery
Once you have gotten over the worries you can now start thinking about the other things such as buying the essentials and preparing the nursery. There is so much to think about, from the furniture to stocking up the wardrobe with all of the clothes. A quick look online will help you feel inspired, from gorgeous nursery furniture to the best baby monitors with video and WiFi connectivity. There is so much to think about, so make sure you take your time to come up with the budgets you have and the type of things that you would say are essential.
Prepare for those first few weeks
The next thing you may want to think about is those first few weeks when the baby is born. The baby bubble is real, and you may want to ensure you can enjoy every moment. So booking time off might be the answer. You could also think about whether or not you want visitors, who will be coming to the hospital, and how you want to playthings. It is your time to bond with the baby, so do what feels right for you and your partner. Avoid booking anything strenuous and take each day as it comes.
Prepare as a First-time couple
Finally, try and prepare as much as you can as a couple. This could be anything from organising and being involved with the baby shower, booking extra scans to see the baby and also find out what the gender is, and even something called a babymoon. This is where you and your partner go away as a couple before the baby arrives to get some quality time in as a couple before your world changes.
I hope that this helps you to prepare now that you are becoming a father, it can be a fantastic experience and one you will always remember, it can also be a daunting one and one that can feel so scary as a new father. I was, but after the days, weeks months and other children came along into the years, it all became easier as I became more confident in what I was doing and how I could be involved and help. There maybe hardship and stress and worry, but it will all be worth it in the end and you will be surprised at how fast time will go.
