1. She probably has to pee, right this moment.
2. Her mood may change at any moment.
... and then change back. Then back once more.
3. Morning sickness does not just occur in the morning.
Some women experience morning sickness all day, or feel worse into the evening. Be sympathetic.
4. She looks at you differently now.
This can work both ways, if you actively engage in preparing for the baby, she may love you more deeply. If you don't, she may be weary of your suitability as a father.
5. It takes a fraction of the time for her to get upset that it previously did.
Probably about a quarter of the time it used to.
6. You will hear the female anatomy discussed with unparalleled candor.
It will make you uncomfortable. Very uncomfortable. You won't look at women the same way.
7. She will get freaked out.
Probably by some article she read, it is your job to find another article that says the first article is wrong.
8. If you don't sympathize with her, you will drop in her estimation.
Demonstrate some empathy for her aches, pains, nausea and fears or your relationship will be strained.
9. Don't expect her to maintain her pre-pregnancy activity levels.
She tires easily and won't be able to keep up with her normal activities, from her job to anything she might do around the house. You will have more to do.
10. She has to pee again.
Seriously.
10 Things you need to know about dealing with a pregnant woman
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Although I'm nowhere close to becoming "almost a dad" your writing and highlights are informative and hilarious. I'll definitely be coming back to this... in the far, far future.
This post, on how to deal with pregnant women, was nominated by one of our readers at GNMParents - Congrats, and good luck in the voting!!
Bill, words cannot describe how your (or you and your team what-ever the case may be) site has become my own "Father-to-be" safe haven. Just when I think I'm about to lose it from the constant barrage that is the Pregnant woman; I log on to the site and read some of the other cases and quickly realize that I really don't have it all that bad lol. To all the Fathers to be out there, good luck (you're gonna need it) and please don't hesitate to recommend this site to any of your friends that are or may becoming a father. Many thanks, and keep up the good work!!
Phaticus (just about to clear the first Trimester YAY!!) haha
Hey Phaticus,
Thanks for the good words and glad to hear that it helps, that's exactly what I was hoping for!
Also, congrats on passing the first trimester! The second trimester does get a bit easier (usually).
If you have any suggestions for posts that you think would help others, feel free to let me know and I can flesh it out into a post. Many guys may like to hear about different things that I may not have touched on completely.
Hang in there and good luck to all expecting dads!
Bill
O.K... so now my girlfriend is 14 weeks and just beginning the second trimester... slight miscalculation there lol... and YAY I'm still alive!!
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