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When your life changes from a couple to a family

trixie30 by trixie30 Talking(November 2007) (rank 190th)

In this artical i would like to express my feelings and advice on the changes you go through from being a couple and the next day a family.As a mother of 2 i have been through these changes twice .When i feel pregnant with my first child i didnt realise

the changes it will inpact on your relationship with your partner -your freedom-work and having money lol.

The first step was when i feel pregnant and i was working fulltime and yes i was only 19 of age but i wanted the baby.The changes i went through was the actual feeling of having a child and your nature parenting comes in as you buy stuff for the baby you start nesting periods alot of the topics as a couple starts with the new arrival -soon the baby will arrive and many changes need to be meet .Alot of changes will be meet as ususal the mother gives up her work later in the pregnacey-she will spend alot of the time getting ready for the bbay and also the father will be going some form of nesting as he will be fixing things getting the house ready he may do extra hours at work to be able afford the baby products.

The second step is when you and your partner have the baby thats a new being as many changes have already been made but they will be still many to come.As a couple you had the freedom but as a family you have to consider all not just a couple.And that can inpact as you and your partner have a total different rountine and maybe from each other as the waking of the baby and father goes to work and mum looks after house its kinda alot of work.At this time you cannot do what u would usually can do and sometimes it can be destressing but the best thing is work as a team rather than fight agaianst each.The partnership of having a child is to provide the needs of the child but also you can function as a couple family and have time for yourself.

Many years as a parent you will learn to survive as when the child gets older the mother can start work basically some of the freedom comes back but not all.

The best advice i could say:

Always have time for your partner listen laugh take time out with each other

Set a schedual so at least you and you partner can do things as a couple

Have time with your kids play-listen-take knote of there intrersets

Remeber all parenst loose there plot sometimes and dont feel bad dont beat yourself up u r human

Have time with friends

Get involved in a couple thing like dancing what ever u like as a couple

Try and keep a daily rountine and try and keep on top of things like cleaning-washing cloths-work-getting the kids ready

It will take time to able succeed but there are alot of parents out there that have survived and really it does make you stronger as a couple and a s a family.There is alot of changes but believe me its worth the changes.

 

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jenlemen
5.00 (Excellent) | November 2007 | jenlemen
Re: When your life changes from a couple to a family
i think preparing for this is a good strategy.  when you go into it knowing it is normal, that totally and completely helps.


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trixie30
November 2007 | trixie30
Re: When your life changes from a couple to a family
Thanks to all great comments Hope everyone has a great Xmas take care xx


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emmysmum
5.00 (Excellent) | November 2007 | emmysmum
Re: When your life changes from a couple to a family
great advice.
Whilst having kids is wonderful, you really do need that special time for yourself and also the occasional romantic evening with the hubby!
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers


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kathryn-solaris
5.00 (Excellent) | November 2007 | kathryn-solaris
Re: When your life changes from a couple to a family
as always a pleasure to read Tracy, setting time aside for your couple things is a big part (kiall and i do martial arts and work together some days, just need to get him into scrap booking now hahaha!) but getting time on your own when you don't have to do other things is really hard. even a year and a bit into having two kidlets we have not worked this one out. i guess it is just down to crunching the numbers and making time. will do it tomorrow, promise LOL!!! cheers from becca!


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ajv00
5.00 (Excellent) | November 2007 | ajv00
Re: When your life changes from a couple to a family

Thanks for the advice, we have just recently become parents and I have to admit it is very hard work to keep the relationship alive.

 



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boredmum
5.00 (Excellent) | November 2007 | boredmum
Re: When your life changes from a couple to a family

Great article. I was 20 when I had Brad,what a shock to the system that was!LOL

Trying to find time to spend with my partner now after having lexi but hard with no babysitter.

Excellent advice,thanks for sharing.

Dee



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ellamia
5.00 (Excellent) | November 2007 | ellamia
Re: When your life changes from a couple to a family
Great advice Tracey,

Thanks for sharing your experience with us,

Love Kell


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