....Then comes a baby in a baby carriage...

This subject of the major Transitions into Parenthood--really intreged me. I even did this lesson as a FHE for Adam! It really helped us to talk about how it might be when the baby comes.

Here are some problems that husband and wife might run into when they bring a little baby home:

1) Less time together

2) Wife is busier than ever!--They say that wives work load increases by 64%!

3) Husband may feel left out or unappreciated.

4) Wife may be more preoccupied with the baby.

Now how to combat some of these common problems?

1) Take time for each other--it might be a minute or two here, but just make time. Sit down on the couch when the baby is napping, and just cuddle.

2) Have the husband involved as much as possible-- even from the beginning. Having the father there at prenatal appointments can make all the difference!

3) Ladies: have confidence in your husband that he has the ability to take care of baby too.

4) Share with the father what fun things happened with the baby when he was gone for the day.

5) Anticipate some bad days--and just try to make the best of them.

6) Pray together as a family--never loose that. God is there through everything!

I am so excited to become a parent-- I know it will be a HUGE responsibly--but it will be worth it. Heavenly Father has commanded us to have families not because it is hard, but because family makes life worthwhile.

Family--isn't it about time?