Are You Ready To Be A Parent?
6. How responsible are you?
Do you willingly take up responsibility or force it upon others? Are you careless and often forget important things? Before being a parent, it is important for you to be a responsible individual. Waking up in the middle of the night to stop your baby from crying, changing diapers, giving it a bath, putting it to sleep, dealing with childhood tantrums are some of the tasks you will need to do with your partner. Unless you are responsible enough, you won’t be able to deal with the pressures of parenthood and may fail.
7. Do you know anything about children?
This is not necessary but some amount of knowledge about children will help. It will help you in knowing how to deal with them and tackling their problems. Learn about children by talking to family, friends who are already parents, reading books, attending seminars and parenting courses.
8. Why do you want a baby?
The reason why you want a baby is important. Don’t plan on having a baby just because all of your friends have one. Nor should you have a baby because your husband wants one. Have a baby when both of you feel that the time is right.
9. Are you ready for a transition?
Life will definitely change after you have a child. You would not have as much independence and freedom as you have now. At least for a year when you are pregnant and until a few years later till the baby becomes independent, you will have to cut down on your parties, outings and other fun activities that you used to indulge in. Once you have a baby, your life will change forever. If you are ready for that transition, only then think of having a baby.
10. Have both of you spoken about it?
Having a baby must be a mutual decision taken by both the partners. Hence it is important to discuss in detail about having a baby with your partner. Planning together will help the two of you to be good parents. Visit a gynecologist before you put your decision into practice. Confirm every little thing like your health, your husband’s health, any complications that may arise later, so and so forth. When you visit the gyno together and talk about the issues, your bond with your husband will enhance. This will not just help you tackle the pressures of pregnancy but also take you a long way in becoming good parents.
Being a parent is no child’s play. It involves a lot of patience and effort. If you are willing to take up the responsibility and do what it takes to be one, you are up for one of the sweetest adventures you will have all your life!
