239 profiles of hopeful adoptive couples
For Birthparents
Article Topics
Profile Search
Profile Id Search
Success Story
Michael & Jennifer
We were on Parent Profiles for about five months before we were contacted by our birthmother. We would read other success stories and how they had multiple contacts with birthmothers but we didn't get any. Then one evening ours came and now our baby is due on October 12th! We'll be finding out next week, when we go along with our birthmother to her appointment, if it is a boy or girl. more ...
Getting Involved
You played a major role in the creation of your baby. You should play a large role in the baby's first months. More than likely, you will be spending many nights up with your child just as Mom will be. But, what can dad do to stay involved before baby is here? No, we are not talking about prepping the nursery either! There are some excellent ways for you to participate in these exciting months.
Go to the doctor's appointments. Hearing your baby's heart beat and seeing the ultrasound pictures will make it so much more real and personal! You want to know that baby and mom are doing well anyway. And, mom will also want the extra comfort of knowing that you are there as well.Stay involved in mom. Go ahead, do the things that mean a lot to you too. Take care of her. Provide her with all of your support and understanding even though you have no clue how she is feeling or what her mood may be in the next two minutes! But, understanding her fears, being able to let her talk and doing little things to keep her happy will though!
Do exercises with mom! Most women want to keep off the extra pounds during pregnancy. Join in on the fun. Go for a walk, ride bikes or go swimming together.
Take Lamaze classes too. It's not just for her but for you as well. Take the classes; learn a thing or two that will help her in the delivery room and prepare yourself for all that will happen that big day. This is a great way to participate in your baby's birth.
Read books about your baby. There are excellent books out there that tell you what is going on with baby and mom during each stage of the game. Read up and know what to expect. Get in on the fun by knowing how to react and what to do.
There are many more ways in which dad can stay in the picture in those early months of life. The bonding process that happens now will be perfect for what is to come.
More Articles: