Your baby’s soft-landing
You’re expecting. Congratulations! What an exciting, and perhaps overwhelming time. There may be a million thoughts running through your head. These may include wondering if your baby is a boy or girl, thinking about how and when to share the news with family and friends, to worrying about the financial implications. While parenthood is occasionally unexpected, a large number of women and their partners plan and prepare for it.
Well, here is what you should not miss in your preparation itinerary:
Health-care. It’s the most important. Regular pre-natal examinations are key. Towards the end of your pregnancy, these check-ups may be as common as once or even twice a week. If you are still planning to get pregnant, make sure your health insurance covers pregnancy and pre-natal care. That will keep your wallet less strained.
Money. It is no secret that raising a child can be costly. Cut back on unnecessary spending to boost your savings. If you have the energy and know-how to invest, go ahead and do so. If push comes to shove – and you don’t have the financial resources, note that your health and that of the baby are more important than your image. So, feel free to take a reasonable loan to attend to this important situation.
Living arrangement. Do you have enough space for your child? Do you have room for the baby cot? The baby’s wardrobe? Crawling/toddling area? How about some space for the nanny? The visitors who are likely to come flocking? How about when the baby will need to move to another room (If you like to have yours in your bedroom from day one)? Making room for the baby will save you some energy as it makes room for more order.
Go ahead and involve your partner in the planning. There is a good chance that he will be just as excited – making the adjustments less taxing.
NB: The planning doesn’t have to be grandiose. Involve creativity to make the best of the resources at hand.
On a light note
Q: What should I keep away from while recovering from childbirth?
A: Pregnancy.
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