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Your sleep will become more luxurious, interrupted by your baby's cries, or your plans will change suddenly due to your child's health...
In the minds of husbands, becoming a father is the greatest success in life. From the moment you hear the words 'Honey, I'm pregnant' to hearing the first cry of your newborn, your life has completely changed.
You step into the role of a father, starting to learn what fathers should and shouldn't do. You'll receive lots of advice on caring for and raising children from other parents, especially those who have been fathers, but there are some things you'll only know when you actually have a child. These 15 experiences below will be an interesting thing for soon-to-be dads to know.
1. Think you know how to take care of a baby? Think again
Taking care of a newborn baby is not as simple as you think. You'll have to learn the essentials and seek help when needed. When your child is born, you don't need to be a diaper-changing expert but you need to know how to do it without hurting the baby or creating more mess, especially when they poop.
2. Sleep becomes a luxury for you
You'll have to stay up many nights when the baby cries, and you may even feel perplexed because you don't understand what's happening with the baby. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is look forward to morning to go to work...
3. Time management will become a skill you master
That's when you want to take control of your life when you already have a child. Planning for everything you need to do will become more difficult, truly challenging. Many things won't go according to the plan you've outlined. You want to go on a weekend getaway but the child suddenly gets a fever, for example. You'll need to learn when to say 'no' or 'yes' to invitations, personal activities...
4. After the first encounter with your child, your world will completely change
Your life will no longer be the same as before. Everything has changed, for the better, don't worry too much.
5. Postpartum sex will become a new topic of discussion for you and your spouse
Prepare yourself to completely 'abstain' from it for at least 6 weeks. It could be the period after childbirth or some issue during pregnancy. After that period, 'it' for both of you might also be disrupted by various things like irregular schedules, baby's crying, hormonal changes leading to decreased desire from your wife...
6. Sacrifice is necessary
You'll have to sacrifice some personal needs like loud, carefree sex, leisurely parties, or even some attention and care from your 'other half'. Many dads feel abandoned by their wives or that their wives' affection for them is not the same as before. That's not true. When you welcome your little one into your life, you need to prioritize them, just like your wife is doing.
7. You'll become more emotional
Many young dads admit they didn't know what being emotional meant until they saw their precious little one. You might melt like chocolate and instantly realize that the soft little bundle in your arms has touched the deepest, most hidden place in your soul. The baby's contact with you in a completely different, incredibly special way. You'll experience that and never forget.
8. You'll feel complete, fortunate
This feeling is not like winning the lottery. It's something that boosts your confidence when you know that you and your spouse have added another part to the family in this world.
9. You'll see everything in a new light. A father's perspective is different from that of a childless man.
What used to be okay, you may now understand differently. When your child cries, you'll also feel completely different from seeing all other kids cry.
10. You'll no longer have uninterrupted conversations
The baby might interrupt when you're talking with your spouse. Sometimes, this happens when both of you are 'busy' in bed.
11. You'll become a mentor, and your actions will speak much louder than words.
Your child will do what you do, not what you tell them to do. Every action of yours will be observed and mimicked by your child as they grow up.
12. Being a dad is tough
Indeed, this responsibility is tough, but it's a journey and a worthwhile experience.
13. You must be ready to entertain your child when they're bored.
There will be many bedtime stories and playtime ideas that will be part of your duties. Are you ready?
14. No more selfishness
You'll not only think about yourself but also about the mother of your child and how to create a lot of new joys in the family life, as the little one enters the lives of the couple.
15. You'll need help, one way or another
It's completely normal to accept that you can't do everything. Trying to handle everything and immediately knowing how to do them is not feasible, and don't hesitate to ask your partner or other relatives for guidance on anything you don't know or are unsure about. Those experiences are useful for you and also help you bond with your 'other half' more.
According to vnexpress.net
