The Pregnancy Journey: What It Is Like To Be a First-Time Dad

If you are a first-time dad, be warned things may never be the same once the baby arrives. There are lots of adjustments that need to be done both mentally and physically. Believe me most dads take parenthood lightly and are easily caught off guard. Whoever said it is the mother-to-be that needs to prepare _ well, that is a fat lie. Dads have as much preparation and adjustments to do as moms. Having your first child will bring about moments of joy, exhaustion, and at times confusion. If you are not good at balancing, your career or relationship with your partner may be at risk.

For easy transitioning, it is advisable to walk the pregnancy journey with your partner as much as possible. It is easy for a woman to forget herself during the struggles of pregnancy and you as the dad-to-be need to be on your toes whenever she needs your support. The moral and emotional support your partner will need through different trimesters is immense and cannot be forfeited.

How to Fit In As a First-Time Dad

For those that have already had their first baby moving to the second or so, the experience is different. Most parents have it all messy with the first baby only to perfect with the second birth onwards. This is, however, caused by tension, anxiety, and the desire to do things perfectly all at once. How about we take baby steps to understand the whole process and take the journey with much ease?

Be there right from the start

Missing out on the initial stages may get you through a rough time catching up with what needs to be done for the baby. Make an effort of being present for whatever event, be it the frequent visits to the doctor, or helping with morning sickness, sleep, and cravings, for there is a whole load of experience you need to have.

Take the classes together

Most dads are caught between wanting to help their partners and not knowing how to. Taking antenatal classes with your wife can help a lot. Learning the basics of how to care for your bundle of joy before it arrives will greatly help when the baby is born.

Enquire from other dads

You cannot always have everything right and asking for some bits of advice from those that have been through the experience will save you the confusion.

Help with the baby whenever possible

Your partner may be exhausted from time to time and one way to keep close and make them feel loved and appreciated is by helping take care of the baby. Be it changing the nappies, holding the baby while your partner naps or even playing with the baby, all these will help you maintain a healthy relationship with your wife and bond with your baby.

Being a dad for the first time can be confusing and at the same time the best feeling ever. It is ok to feel overwhelmed but then don’t lose yourself while at it. Partners should walk the journey and learn together for easy transitioning.

At Fiesta House, we care about capturing these wonderful transitional moments for you. It’s not just for the mom, so just take time to book a schedule for an exceptional baby bump shoot. I mean, picture that_ you holding your wife’s baby bump in a photo that can only be captioned as love

. What are you waiting for?