Welcome to Fatherhood

By Damian Papworth


Becoming a father for the first time is, of course, a big deal. A new life is something to be cherished and treasured and yet at the same time, it's quite a significant change. There's someone new coming into your life that you will be responsible for; its your job to make sure your child grows up with a solid roof over his/her head, that there's enough love to go around, that everything is as it should be.

Fatherhood is definitely a life changing event. Many new fathers experience a rollercoaster ride of emotions-it's not just expectant mothers who are fraught with emotional highs and lows. There's the excitement of being dad, mixed with fear of not being a good enough parent, along with dread about the changes that will have to be made.

Being a brand new dad means that changes are in store; life as you knew it is over.
Of course, with these changes, there's a whole lot of anxieties too. No one is perfectly calm and collected when a new life is on the way. It's absolutely normal to experience these sorts of fears and worries. Psychologists actually say that the majority of men have concerns about becoming new fathers.

It can be a difficult time in fact, but confronting the common fears that new dads and dads to be are facing can be quite helpful.

Here's a look at some of the common worries and fears that face new dads to be.

A somewhat chief problem or issue that tends to come about when a new baby is being brought into the home is money. Pocketbooks do get tighter with a new child. Most new parents will probably spend at least $10,000 in the first year alone.

While it's not precisely easy to rein in expenses when it comes to the necessities, concessions can be made. Costs can be controlled. Whereas previously, you may have spent more money going out to the movies, or to the pub or to the clubs, those sorts of expenses will probably have to be curtailed. Giving up some things in order to gain others is definitely a huge part of being a father and a parent. Budgeting becomes extremely important. A child, of course, can live without having the best and newest toys. Keep in mind that your most important offering is love.

Yet another topical worry or apprehension that many new fathers face concerns itself with health. Fathers and mothers are alike are worried about whether or not their child will born without any serious afflictions. A lot of things could go wrong. The question of what happens should your child suffer from an incurable disease or disorder is on every parent's mind. The facts should, however be more than reassuring; the overw
While it's not precisely easy to rein in expenses when it comes to the necessities, concessions can be made. Costs can be controlled. Whereas previously, you may have spent more money going out to the movies, or to the pub or to the clubs, those sorts of expenses will probably have to be curtailed. Giving up some things in order to gain others is definitely a huge part of being a father and a parent. Budgeting becomes extremely important. A child, of course, can live without having the best and newest toys. Keep in mind that your most important offering is love.

Yet another topical worry or apprehension that many new fathers face concerns itself with health. Fathers and mothers are alike are worried about whether or not their child will born without any serious afflictions. A lot of things could go wrong. The question of what happens should your child suffer from an incurable disease or disorder is on every parent's mind. The facts should, however be more than reassuring; the overwhelming majority of children around 97% are born without any significant health concerns whatsoever. The only thing a parent needs to concentrate on is how to give the best love and care to their child. Positive thoughts are essential.

Of course, another thing many new dads and dads to be get nervous about is whether or not they will be good dads. It's a natural concern. But the very fact that you are concerned about being a good father just goes to show that you will be. The simple fact that you care is the first step to becoming a great dad.

When it comes to being a father just remember all you need is love.




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