Becoming a Parent: Preparing for Baby Arrival
Becoming parents is the beginning of a new life. The arrival of a child is always a great moment, and this little new one in the family risks changing the habits of the household.
So how do you prepare before baby arrives? Here are some tips that will be very useful to you as a parent.
Let go!
Becoming parents is above all synonymous with fears and questions.
While it is completely normal to feel apprehensive, it is important to learn to let go. Between the expectations of those around you and those of society, one thing is certain: you cannot please everyone. By learning to take a step back from events, you accept that not everything is as planned.There will be unforeseen events, you will abandon certain rules that you had set for your children's education, and you will sometimes make mistakes. And despite that, everything is fine.
You don't have to be perfect, because no one is.
Take time for yourself
Becoming parents rhymes with a multitude of new tasks and obligations, and you risk finding yourself quickly overwhelmed by your daily life.
So set aside some time just for yourself. Just as you schedule your errands for the week, schedule your own times in your schedule. Everyone has their own way of taking time for themselves. It can be a sports activity, a moment of reading or even an evening with friends. It's all about continuing your favorite activities, even after the baby is born.
One sentence to remember: by taking care of yourself on a daily basis, you are also taking care of your family.
Everyone needs a break. By returning after your activity with your baby, relaxed and happy, you will be better able to listen and have a good time with him.
The couple
But it is possible, and even essential, to rekindle the flame of your couple after the arrival of a baby.
So you can find a way to babysit. Grandparents, a nanny or even friends will be happy to play with baby for an evening or a weekend. The goal is to find you. Once the two of you are together, you will return to your life as a couple without children, even if you spend more time together talking about your baby than other things.
The main thing is to be only the two of you!
When to ask for help?
Several signs should alert you and encourage you to seek help.
If you feel exhausted, and you can no longer find the strength and/or the time to carry out your daily activities, it is time to ask those around you for help. They can, for example, help you by looking after your child so that you can take breaks. Also, emotional support from loved ones plays an important role. Do not hesitate to share your feelings with them, it is legitimate. Like anyone else, you need to be listened to.
If you have anxiety attacks, you have less and fewer social relationships, you cry very regularly or on the contrary you have trouble feeling the slightest emotion, then it is time to consult a specialist.
A medical consultation will allow a first diagnosis. Thereafter, you can consider, with the help of your doctor, solutions to better live your life as a parent. Be sure that the sooner you consult, the better you take care of yourself and your family.
