There are 5 key conversations that you will have to have (or should have) along your pregnancy journey. Like being a parent, these discussions can be full of fun and laughter, but may also have a serious element to them. You’ll converse with your partner, family, friends and most likely, the entire world wide web ~ because why wouldn’t you want to tell the world that you’re expecting!
I’m pregnant
AKA telling your partner. This conversation can obviously go very differently depending on your circumstances!
Even though most of my journey was planned out with IVF I still had to make a phone call to my fiance telling him that we were pregnant after my fertility nurse called to tell me the news. It was the most emotional I have ever been. I couldn’t think clearly enough to come up with a creative way to announce our pregnancy so I simply blurted it out. He cried and said thank you (for all I had taken on throughout the IVF process).
We’re pregnant
Telling your family, friends and the rest of the world can come in many different forms. Normally there will be excited phone calls to mums, dads, brothers, sisters and any other family and friends that have been by your side while trying, or that will simply be excited by the news if the pregnancy is a surprise to everyone!
With social media so prevalent today the other form of announcement is a status update, normally coupled with a creative photo. You know the ones…
~ you wearing a T-shirt with the ultrasound photo printed on the front (where bub would be)
~ you and your partners shoes sitting beside a pair of baby shoes
~ a dog wearing a sign saying “I’ll be a big sister in June 2018”
Gender reveal
At your 20 week scan (or even earlier if you’ve opted for specialised testing) you will be confronted with the question “Do you want to find out the sex of your baby?”
Whether you decide to find out or not is completely up to you. Some people like to be prepared and some want a surprise in the birth suite.
The other decision you are faced with is whether to share this news (should you opt to find out) with everyone. The benefit of a gender reveal is the amazingly creative and elaborate ways you can make the announcement at a party or via social media. There are boxes filled with coloured balloons, coloured cakes, confetti filled balloons, pinatas, smoke bombs, baby footprint temporary tattoos for bellies, the list goes on…
Raising children
A rather serious conversation to have with your partner prior to bub arriving. I think its essential to cover off as many aspects of parenting as you can think of so you don’t find yourself baffled when bub goes home with you and you and your partner are on completely different pages ~ you don’t want to be arguing about the small things, especially when sleep deprivation finds it way to your place!
This conversation could be long or short depending on what you do or don’t have opinions on however topics should include (but are definitely not limited to):
~ Breastfeeding / formula
~ Night time feeds
~ Bassinet / cot / co-sleeping
~ Immunisation
~ TV time
~ Toys
~ Pets
~ Leave from work
~ Childcare / babysitting
You may not currently have much to talk about on some of these topics ~ but that’s exactly why this conversation should take place. Your partner may have strong views on something that they can enlighten you on. Alternatively it will give you, as a couple, topics to read up on so you can make informed decisions as you travel down the path to parenthood.
Privacy please
If you’re keen to spend some time (normally the first two weeks if your partner has parental leave) bonding with your new bub then its essential you explain that to family and friends. They won’t be offended!
when you don’t have this conversation you’ll have a myriad of visitors on your door step wanting to meet the precious new arrival to your family throughout your days. If you take time out simply schedule friends and family in throughout the coming weeks, also ensuring its at your discretion.
And always remember ‘no’ is not a bad word. If you’re not up to it, or bub has had a restless day its better to say no to visitors rather than add stress on your household. Trust me, they will understand!
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