I love you dad
Being or becoming a dad can at times be overwhelming. From the
very beginning, when we get the news a lot of us are left to
feel like outsiders or intruders.
The experience an expecting mom has to go thru is something way
beyond our comprehension. It is something a man has never gone
through and something we can never fully take part in.
Instead of pulling away or feel self pity, during these nine
first months of your babys existence there are things you can do
to be supportive and start feeling like a dad. Remember you are
pregnant too, and there is no reason for you to feel like a
third party.
If you have just become a dad your questions are probably many
and you might even feel some jealousy towards the little one.
This is not an abnormal feeling but one that you need to get rid
of real quick. Get over yourself and start bonding with your
bundle of joy.
This time right after birth is your time to get to know him/her
and vice versa. Hold them, feed them, dress them, change them
and bath them. Last but not least love them. Do not be
intimidated by their size, a baby is not as fragile as he/she
looks.
During this time you as a dad also need to be there and take the
load of mom to a certain degree. Although she might appear to be
her old self again this process takes quite a while both
mentally and physically. Let her worry only about the baby
during this period and you take over other responsibilities as
well as spending time with your baby.
One very important thing for you as a dad is to have a good
support network around you. Nobody ever said becoming a dad was
easy and we also have a lot of questions and uncertainty about
what we are doing. Therefore our best network should be other
fathers who have already gone through what you are experiencing
now.
There are a lot of groups out there for dads only where you can
get answers to all your questions and where you can share your
experiences with others. Also there are many websites out there
for dads only which are a great tool for you to take advantage
of.
Step up to the plate and be the best dad you can. The best
reward you can ever get is when you here these 4 words: I love
you DAD!