ARTICLE / FATHERHOOD
15
facts Nobody
told me about
Fatherhood
You will turn into your parents.
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ecoming a father has been one of the greatest accomplishments in my life. And l know most fathers can relate
to that. The moment you hear these words, “honey, I’m pregnant!,” to the sound of your baby entering the world
(insert new-born crying here), your life changes completely. You begin to learn about fatherhood and what
it really is like, which is a great thing to do. Although you will receive great parenting advice from other parents
especially fathers, there are some things you most likely will not hear until you experience them as a dad. Here 15
things you should be prepared to experience as a father:
If you thought you knew how to care for a baby, think again
Even though you will have an idea about how to take care of your baby, it is just the beginning. Taking care of
your new-born will not be easy. You will have to learn as you go and seek help when needed. Once your new-born
arrives, you will not have to master the art of changing diapers so you can do it with care and without causing a mess,
especially when it’s really poopy.
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Sleep will become a luxury for you
You will have to stay up for those nights when your new-born is crying and you cannot figure out what the issue
with him/her is. And the best thing is you probably have to go to work in the morning.
2
Time management will have to become a skill
That is, if you want to be active in your baby’s life. Planning everything like you used to do will be hard, real
hard. It will take a lot of getting used to having things not go as planned. You will need to learn when to say yes and
no to invitations, personal activities, etc.
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After meeting your baby for the first time your world will never be the same
Your life will never be the same. Everything changes! For the better, don’t worry.
Sex after pregnancy will be a topic of discussion with your significant other
Be prepared to go without getting any for at LEAST 6 weeks. I think that’s the recommended time after postpartum. Your significant other might not have this on their mind at all.
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Sacrifices will need to be made
You will have to make sacrifices, the loud sex, partying, etc. Your significant other’s breast will also be off limits
for a while.
6
You will become a little more emotional
I never knew how emotional l was until l saw our new-born. I melted like chocolate, and instantly realized there
is that soft spot in me that my baby touches in a different way. You will also experience it.
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You will feel accomplished
And this accomplishment is not like winning the lotto its more about your self-esteem, knowing you and your
significant other have added a new addition to this world.
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