hey guys,
Im soon to be a new father, just found out me and my partner are having a baby girl in 5 months.
I know alot of you guys are parents, any tips for preparing for a baby girl?
cheers
steve.
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My wife and i have a baby girl, born November last year. I think preparing for a girl is the same as a boy. I do recommend going to an antenatal class though.
All comments are my own opinion, and not that of my employer unless explicitly stated.
I have a 2.5yr old boy and having a girl in 3 weeks.
My only tip is to share night the jobs with your partner. Don't both be awake at the same time. Otherwise you both end up being exhausted and grumpy.
Sounddude:
I have a 2.5yr old boy and having a girl in 3 weeks.
My only tip is to share night the jobs with your partner. Don't both be awake at the same time. Otherwise you both end up being exhausted and grumpy.
Good advice, That will come in handy :)
sdavisnz:
hey guys,
Im soon to be a new father, just found out me and my partner are having a baby girl in 5 months.
I know alot of you guys are parents, any tips for preparing for a baby girl?
cheers
steve.
You've got about 13-14 years to prepare yourself......Teenage girls can be real problems......
At newborn age till no nappies the main difference between a boy and girl is with a girl you won't get peed in the face. After that sex of the child is what you make of it. My 2 year old loves planes and cars and dogs and mud and pretty dresses and hugs and hair and ...
As far as for a new father advice,
1. Learn to hate sleep. Really really hate it. And then learn to hate everything you like, just don't even think about doing the things you want to do. Ever again.
2. If you are a control freak, might as well just die now. You will never be in control of anything. Of when you sleep, wake, eat, go to toilet, leave the house, be at the mall, be at work, gym .... etc
3. Learn to expect the unexpected and laugh at everything. Learn the meaning of the lady is always right. Because when she it tired, you're going to get it. Big time. And she's going to be tired. All. The. Time. Especially when you are more tired. Heard of judge judy? She's in your house. You just don't know it yet.
4. Oh, better hate money too. Might as well give it to everyone else, the shops, the supermarket.
Oh, tips.
Umm, attend the antenatal classes.
Don't assume that what works for other babies will work for yours. Might, might not.
Every one is different, every baby is more different.
One thing that worked for us: Routine..
..feeding time, play time, nap time, bath time, story time, bed time
Did Eric Clapton really think she looked wonderful...or was it after the 15th outfit she tried on and he just wanted to get to the party and get a drink?
and cont.
make sure you seek help if you or your wife isn't coping parents, counselors, friends, here, i am sure there are a number here willing to take pms
Do you have many friends with kids? Has your wife sought out her due date group on facebook? Where are you based?
use common sense, if you do it's really hard to get much wrong. It's actually quite easy until they reach 2-3, then the fun starts.
Common sense is not as common as you think.
Congratulations!
You're about to go through the highest highs and a few tough times. It's pretty hard at times totally worth it. My big girl turned 4 yesterday and my little one is 20 months. They are awesome and I love coming home to them.
You'll also get really sick of people giving you advice. Smile nod and do what you and your partner figure that works for you. It's your child, other people aren't there at 3am when you take the baby to bed with you cause it's been screaming for 4 hours. It's not what the experts say but sometimes you just have to get to tomorrow. If you are doing what is right for your family you are doing the right thing regardless of what anyone else says.
Also randoms are going to touch your partner's bump when she gets big -it's really weird and creepy but they do.
Handle9:
Congratulations!
You're about to go through the highest highs and a few tough times. It's pretty hard at times totally worth it. My big girl turned 4 yesterday and my little one is 20 months. They are awesome and I love coming home to them.
You'll also get really sick of people giving you advice. Smile nod and do what you and your partner figure that works for you. It's your child, other people aren't there at 3am when you take the baby to bed with you cause it's been screaming for 4 hours. It's not what the experts say but sometimes you just have to get to tomorrow. If you are doing what is right for your family you are doing the right thing regardless of what anyone else says.
Also randoms are going to touch your partner's bump when she gets big -it's really weird and creepy but they do.
Ive heard about people touching the belly,
Soooo weird, but hey i guess thats just what happens, thanks for the other advice also, Im not sick of people giving me advice just yet :)
Just came to say congratulations! I'm looking forward to learning new things too. Some days, I really wish I had a child. Other days the thought plunges me in to some kind of mini seizure of confusion. Perhaps I should adopt an older child and work my way backwards, haha.
Congratulations again and good luck to your sir! There are many happy moments ahead I'm sure. :)
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