Tuesday, September 16, 2014

10 facts about the first year of parenthood


There is a great amount of information concerning parenthood before and after childbirth. One mother has shared her own experience and wise recommendations with our readers:   
1.      Becoming a lovely parent you will have to go through fire and water but at the same time it will be a lot of wonderful things in your life after child’s birth. Every day you will be able to see different interesting changes in your child. Of course it will be very difficult during the first period. Calm down, as you have to take care of yourself and your baby because he loves you very much and needs you beautiful and happy.
2.      Be ready for the fact that your body will not be in good form after childbirth. Swellings, lots of stretch marks will be seen on your body, your form will change. But remember, you gave birth to a new little person. Now you must eat well, rest, dedicate time to yourself and have the ear of people who say that you are beautiful;
3.      Your child is not like all others kids. Each of us is unique. Your baby is no exception. Only you and your spouse know better how to treat your own child. The baby will not behave as it is written and described in various smart books, and it's perfect! The best you can do in this situation is to postpone all the literature and get to know own baby. What does he like? What makes him laugh? How he fall asleep? What sound makes baby when he is hungry and so on. You do not need to follow certain abstract rules. Listen to your own heart and baby.
4.      Pregnancy and child bearing is rather difficult and painful process. But don’t be afraid. It is called a miracle! Do not be afraid of difficulties, all parents have to go through them.
5.      Talking about children's poop and other troubles...Children's faeces, unpleasant smell and other baby's surprises are natural and normal and everything is much easier than you think. You will become accustomed to all these things and cope with them easily.
6.      Master the art of graceful perception of unwanted advices. All parents like to talk about their children and everyone has own opinion, therefore wants to share it with others. But if something works well concerning some children it doesn’t mean that it works concerning all! You can thank for people’ advisers and continue to act in your way.  Because only you know what is best for your child.
7.      Time to become flexible in all senses of this word! During the first year of child’s life mother can sleep with him. It can be lack of sleep, intimate relationship with husband and so on and so forth. But do not despair: that's okay. Do not worry; everything will be fine in time.
8.      The best thing you can present your child… No, it is not a new expansive toy or something like that. All the best you can give him is lovely family. Family supports you at any moment when you are tired or angry. You love your baby and take care of him when you tired and hungry. Only family 100% understand that you are an imperfect man who sometimes makes mistakes but they will always love you and support.
9.      You must support each other. Childrearing is the most difficult process you have ever known. You can be angry and roily due to the difficulties and lack of sleep or you can love each other enjoying your baby. You get to choose!
10.  Success lies in the desire to grow. Now you don’t know everything. Gather the crumbs of wisdom and learn from own mistakes. Be humble and stay open to everything new. If you know how to do better - act. Become a better parent tomorrow than you were today. Try and do not be afraid in the case of fail. Live every moment and love your cute baby.


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