wonderboy Posted 22 March 2006 Posted 22 March 2006 Hi guys and gals as a father to be i was just wondering what is acceptable in protecting the baby and the missus. ive stopped my missus from drinking caffeine drinking alcohol over-exerting herself being around her friends when they are smoking driving etc as she is 6 months gone i am terrified of all the warnings in the paper about this food that food etc. am i paranoid or is it just my way of assuring a healthy chappie. she thinks it is the first option
Katy Posted 22 March 2006 Posted 22 March 2006 Probably the first one mate but I think its sweet, she will probably appreciate it later though as when the baby is born the mother is generally treated (by some members of the family) like she doesnt exist and the father even more so in my experience. Just give her a chance to breathe a bit, she will know when shes over doing it as know one knows more what is going on inside her than her if you understand what I mean. You are over the most critical time (the first 3/4 months) so all thats left to do is chillax a bit and get prepared for your young mans entrance - good luck
Dr The Singh Posted 22 March 2006 Posted 22 March 2006 Hi guys and gals as a father to be i was just wondering what is acceptable in protecting the baby and the missus. ive stopped my missus from drinking caffeine drinking alcohol over-exerting herself being around her friends when they are smoking driving etc as she is 6 months gone i am terrified of all the warnings in the paper about this food that food etc. am i paranoid or is it just my way of assuring a healthy chappie. she thinks it is the first option It's normal, I was like that for both of my little ones but the real hard work for your partner begins after the birth and she will need your help and support most then, but do enjoy thid period in in your lives, time does fly!! I remember getting into fights at supermarkets\shopping centre cus people would bump into my pregnant wife!! In the end my mrs got sick of me and did shopping without me, we laugh about it now!!! Good Luck!!
wonderboy Posted 22 March 2006 Author Posted 22 March 2006 It's normal, I was like that for both of my little ones but the real hard work for your partner begins after the birth and she will need your help and support most then, but do enjoy thid period in in your lives, time does fly!! I remember getting into fights at supermarkets\shopping centre cus people would bump into my pregnant wife!! In the end my mrs got sick of me and did shopping without me, we laugh about it now!!! Good Luck!! funny you should say that i got into a fight with a bloke who pipped his horn at the missus while she was crossing the road across from our house. it was as if he was in a rush to get somewhere he was revving up his car and the missus was gettin upset I just flipped and went crazy at him tried to get into the car and he reversed and sped off. I thaught i was protecting the missus but she gave me a clip round the earhole and dint talk to me all night but like you said we laugh about it now
davieG Posted 22 March 2006 Posted 22 March 2006 Hi guys and gals as a father to be i was just wondering what is acceptable in protecting the baby and the missus.ive stopped my missus from drinking caffeine drinking alcohol over-exerting herself being around her friends when they are smoking driving etc as she is 6 months gone i am terrified of all the warnings in the paper about this food that food etc. am i paranoid or is it just my way of assuring a healthy chappie. she thinks it is the first option I think you're right to encourage her to limit the caffiene, alcohol and to avoid the smoke, the driving and exertion are really all down to her. Suffice to say my wife was decorating the bedroom ceiling at 2 in the morning when she carrying our second child and had to wake me to call the ambulance. Woman are designed for this and are generally a lot tougher than most people give them credit for, remember in other cultures women practically give birth whilst working in the fields etcetra. Finally don't fall into the trap of replacing physical stress with mental stress by being overly protective and fussy, remembering that this is not 'women' we're talking about but an individual who is unique.
Nationwider Posted 22 March 2006 Posted 22 March 2006 Hi guys and gals as a father to be i was just wondering what is acceptable in protecting the baby and the missus. ive stopped my missus from drinking caffeine drinking alcohol over-exerting herself being around her friends when they are smoking driving etc as she is 6 months gone i am terrified of all the warnings in the paper about this food that food etc. am i paranoid or is it just my way of assuring a healthy chappie. she thinks it is the first option No. I think you're completely normal - I'm in the same boat. We've got 4 months to go, and I'm always thinking, "should she be doing this/that/the other etc???" The drinking and smoky places are a no-no. Fortunately, our local has been no-smoking for a while now, which is handy. She is driving, as otherwise she can't do her job. The problem with womenfolk is that that they don't like being told what to do, especially when preggers.
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