Wow! I knew that being in a pregnant relationship would be interesting, but I didn't think it would be like this! Almost on a daily basis, I am given random parenting advice from well meaning individuals. Some of the more interesting advice I've been given, is "Well you can't go to clubs all the time anymore." Gee, I couldn't have figured that one out! Actually I figured I could go to clubs everynight after that happened! Wow! I mean c'mon! My buddy is actually going through the same thing right now. His girlfriend is about a week ahead of mine in terms of her pregnancy. We laugh about some of the advice we've been given.
I mean, this is the first time for me, so everything's new. I've never felt so useless in my life as the first time she (my girlfriend) got her morning sickness. And the most interesting thing that I've seen is how nervous she was getting as it came up to the 12 week period. This was a woman who was not really prone to emotional outbursts, but they were fast and furious leading up to that point. I'm excited, nervous whatever, but its not about me, not even a little.
As someone who enjoys the limelight ( a little), it was an adjustment. But its one I'm more than willing to make. Someone told me that pregnancy was the first stage on a bumpy ride, but it would end up being the best and most important thing I would ever be a part of. Its been interesting so far, and I can't wait for it (this stage) to be over. I mean, the pregnancy part is interesting, but to be a father? Wow! Now that takes courage! Maybe that will be when all the random advice I get, gets useful.
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Oh dear. You have no clue what you are in for. The random advice gets worse after the baby is born. And then, as everyone continues to tell you you are doing everything wrong, because it isn't how they did it.
It doesn't get better when you have your second either.
Just remember, they do it because they love you, and usually are very excited for you. Just nod and say thank you for the advice.
Take what you can (some of it is useful, even if you don't want to admit it) and discard the rest. You'll be great parents if you go with what you feel is right, and listen to the advice given and sift through what you think is useful.
As your girlfriend (partner, baby momma, etc) I would just like to comment on the 'emotional outbursts'. Personally I would have said something different. Like I have said, you try dealing with hormones that are at a maximum level, weight gain and absolutely no energy and than have to carry on in a 'normal' behaviour! It wouldn't happen. Once again, when your body is able to produce and grow another human being than we are on the same level to make such remarks!!! Joking babe and I love you. xoxoxox
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