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Insurance...
Add the baby to your health insurance ASAP. Do it before the baby is born, do not wait until the last minute. You will have roughly 30 days with the baby covered from the date of birth, but it is best to make sure that is in order.
Baby proof your home prior to the baby being born. Just 3 months ago I was saying how much time we had and now our son is crawling and attempting to walk... we had to invest in a DVD cabinet with doors because our baby’s favorite thing is to go over to the shelf and take all the DVDs off.
It goes by fast.
Diapers..
In your first week of changing your baby’s diaper you will get pooped on and peed on at least once. For little boys, they have impeccable aim. You could invest in a Pee Weeblock if you need some extra coverage. You will spend a lot of time wondering how such an adorable little one can produce that. Plug your nose.
Baby Talk...
Learn the art of baby talk. You will look and sound ridiculous, but won't care.
TAKE VIDEOS OF EVERYTHING! We are so lucky now to have our Iphone’s at hand and can quickly video those adorable moments. They go by much to fast and you can’t get them back.
Sleep..
You will not sleep. Even if you start to fall asleep, chances are your partner or baby will be waking you up. Do your best to get some shut eye when the baby is napping.
Remember, this too shall pass!
TIPS FOR
DADS to BE
Don’t hold the baby when you are all dressed for work...especially of the baby has just been fed. You will wear vomit well, and won’t care.
While registering, be sure you and your partner are on the same page for what is necessary and what is unnecessary. Arguing with a pregnant woman in the middle of a baby store is never good.
Laugh...
Don’t forget about your partner once the baby is here. This goes both ways. Mommas and Daddas need attention from each other, too. Be patient with each other. Laugh together and cherish each moment.