Myth#5 (You will be your Father)
You are destined to be like your Father Okay so in some situations, this isn’t such a terrible thing! Your dad, or your hubbies dad could be a great guy! Provided a home, food, love, support, hugs, etc. And is now a very active Grandparent. But in other cases, a lot of men fear that they won’t be able to be a good father, because they didn’t have one present, or their dad wasn’t such a great role model. Hey, women too!! Well my hubby didn’t need to worry about that. One piece of advice if you weren’t as fortunate; don’t just look at your old man as...
Read MoreMyth#4 (Men can’t take care of newborns)
Men don’t know how to take care of babies! Another big false. Granted they call it “a mother’s touch” for a reason, but sure Dads can be fantastic care givers too! What would happen if you as a mom one day handed your baby to your hubby and said “I’m outta here for a couple days”. Do you REALLY think your baby wouldn’t survive? If so – there is a whole other problem! Sure the care may not be the same as what you would provide – but your baby is sure to be loved, happy and safe! So give the guys a little credit why don’t ya? If Mom or Dad spends time with their baby or...
Read MoreMyth#3 (Men can’t be active parents & providers)
Men that are active fathers cannot make it in the working world! BIG FALSE!!!!!! It’s exhausting to hear about how men are supposed to be the providers and bring in the money. First of all, times have changed and not all families go by that rule. There IS such thing as a stay at home Dad, and dual income families are so common these days that daycares now take children under the age of 10 months! If the Mother does decide to take maternity leave, a lot of them aren’t taking the full year, as they only want time to recuperate and then feel the need or the drive to be back at work. Lets...
Read MoreMyth#2 (Only the mom-to-be is important)
Only the mommy-to-be is important! Yes the mom goes through all the physical, disgusting, and agonizing changes – oh and the beautiful ones too! But as much as it usually goes unnoticed, Dads-to-be go through some emotional changes as well. It is so typical of how “She is pregnant!” or “My Wife is pregnant!” — when really it should be “they’re pregnant” or “My wife and I are pregnant”… I mean he eats with you, he argues with you, he progbably gets sick with you too! My hubby for one was terrified he would faint at the...
Read MoreMyth#1 (Newborns don’t really need their Father’s)
To begin the five myths of fatherhood… note that they are not in any significant order. Just thoughts based my feelings, opinions and research! Myth # 1: Newborns don’t really need their Father’s! Sure babies need their mommies for breastfeeding, but at the end of the day, just like your partner, you’re needed for everything else! You can be a source of comfort for your newborn. Take advantage of those moments when your baby could really use a cuddle, a rock, a lullabye. Best time for this? After mommy has fed baby – baby is happy, and mommy wants a break! Another great way for...
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