having first baby

Malaysia
February 13, 2007 11:50pm CST
my wife and i are expecting our first baby end of this year. since this is a new (but very very welcomed) challenge for us, can somebody with similar experience shares a tip or two?
6 responses
• Canada
14 Feb 07
congratulations and goodluck to you both. i hope you'll be there with her while she's in labor. tell you, it was a feeling like no other. witnessing your own baby coming out to this world. watching my wife going through a lot of pain for the baby made me love her more.
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• Malaysia
14 Feb 07
currently, due to my job, i can only spend time with my wife once a fortnight. but i'll try my best to be there when she's in labor. thanks.
• Taiwan
24 Feb 07
Congratulations! There are a few things you need to prepare, like clean sheets, extra small diapers, extra feeding bottles, a baby thermometer, (ok so check with your doctor)...heheh, but when I first became a father I didn't even know how to change a diaper! Now after 3 kids, I'm a pro at that. Heheh. But there's nothing that can compare to the happiness of seeing your very own newborn baby being brought out into this world. Believe me, I cried tears of joy at the hospital!
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@hazydazy (783)
• United States
14 Feb 07
Congratulations! My husband and I have one son. My best advice is to enjoy the little moments. They do grow up so fast. It seems like yesterday when they handed us our son. He is 7 now and starting to try to be more independent. Try to bare with your wife. She is going to have good days and bad. Those hormones are awful. Also tell her NOT to listen to other women's horror stories about how traumatic the birth is. Everyone is different and yes some are difficult. Everything will come naturally. It is the most rewarding experience there is an all well worth it. I would do it all again in a heartbeat if I could.
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@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
5 Apr 07
congratssssss!!!! this is really a challeging stage... when a baby is coming and a fun challenge too. be patient and be open to all sudgestions. always listen to the doctors advice so nothing will go wrong. smile take pictures and videos everyday (lol). goodluck
@thebestmom (1104)
• Philippines
14 Feb 07
Congratulations! Based on my experience I have only one tip: DO not eat before the anesthesia. When I had my first baby I thought I should eat many on the Big Day for me to have lots of energy. The result? I was brought to the ICU and in coma for 3 days! Anyway, I think my case happens in 1 in a million.. Enjoy your baby!
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• Al Mansurah, Egypt
14 Feb 07
after your 1st baby come your wife will give him/her more interest than you , you will feel some less of love from her , she will give the most love to the baby , Do not warry about this , this is usual for all of people
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