Nervous, expecting father

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BF2008

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Hello all!

This is my first post on here ever.


So, today my wife and I find out we are expecting our first child.
Of course I am beyond thrilled and excited, except, I cannot stop the nervous butterflies going off in my stomach.

I am extremely nervous and I have no clue what to expect / do / prepare for.

We both have good full time paying jobs but I still worry.

Any advice / words of encouragement?

Thanks and God Bless you all!


P. S. My family does not know yet but we are going to tell them this weekend at Easter lunch :)
 
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SabbieWabbie

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Welcome to CC

What a great time to tell your family.
The nerves are all normal. Babies are precious gifts from heaven, pray for your little one that your wife will have a happy and healthy nine months and the Lord would watch over your new bundle.

Oh, babies are so much joy and bring with them new life and endless possibilities, enjoy this exciting new adventures. I don't have children myself yet but I have a godson who has become like my own son almost.

Psalm 127:3
Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him.
 
TheAristocat

TheAristocat

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BF2008 said:
Hello all!

This is my first post on here ever.


So, today my wife and I find out we are expecting our first child.
Of course I am beyond thrilled and excited, except, I cannot stop the nervous butterflies going off in my stomach.

I am extremely nervous and I have no clue what to expect / do / prepare for.

We both have good full time paying jobs but I still worry.

Any advice / words of encouragement?

Thanks and God Bless you all!


P. S. My family does not know yet but we are going to tell them this weekend at Easter lunch :)
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Psalm 127:4-5 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

Plus they bite hard, too, so enemies beware.
 
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dandilion

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Congratulations ! You are going to be a great father . If you weren't nervous, then you wouldn't be a normal expectant father . Just take it one day at a time and remember that your new son or daughter is going to adore you just the way you are .
 
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savedandIknowit

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Its a delightful thing to expect your first child with your wife, its a blessing, all I can say is be there firstly for your wife, understand that your wife will change and moods will fly, try to be understanding more and more, say kind things to her, she will be very hormonal. keep up with the wife's cravings if she asks you, that's blesses her, be a blessing to her during morning sickness, rub her back for comfort, morning sickness is a killer if she has it bad, it'l help if you and your wife go to antenatal classes if possible so you know how to help her during labour, Tip. a lot of women love munching on ice during the 2nd-3rd trimester of their pregnancy, keep on high demand., when your new born child is here you and your wife will have such a joy, enjoy that special moment together and be there as much as possible for your wife, may the Lord bless you during this time Blessings
 
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skipp

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Congratulations! Nerves are normal during this time. Keep your hope in The Lord and you'll do fine. :)
 
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TashMeyer76

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Every dad is nervous the first time around, its perfectly normal. Support your wife at all costs!
BlessingS!
 
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Mazie

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First of all WELCOME!

Second of all, congratulations on finding out about your new life! Yes, it will be difficult, there will be times when you feel completely overwhelmed and frustrated. Just remember to trust in the Lord always. My advice would to be start praying for your new son or daughter. Pray that they will grow to be a strong man or woman of Christ, to give you guidance and patience. Pray for your wife as she goes through all of the physical and emotional changes. Give God complete control over the situation. Over your finances, your worries, and your lives. Im sure you family is going to be more thrilled than ever finding out about this new life.

God bless you and your wife! and this new child God is blessing you with!
 
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Lucy68

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Congratulations! Reading parenting books helped me prepare. You have a good amount of time to prepare so take advantage of that. Also, talk to parents you know. Childbirth classes are good too.
 
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brokenclay

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BF2008 said:
Hello all!

This is my first post on here ever.


So, today my wife and I find out we are expecting our first child.
Of course I am beyond thrilled and excited, except, I cannot stop the nervous butterflies going off in my stomach.

I am extremely nervous and I have no clue what to expect / do / prepare for.

We both have good full time paying jobs but I still worry.

Any advice / words of encouragement?

Thanks and God Bless you all!


P. S. My family does not know yet but we are going to tell them this weekend at Easter lunch :)
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Genesis 5
22And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:
Praying for God to have his way with you and your wife. And for a healthy baby. May his Spirit and His Word protect your minds and hearts to walk with God as one. I was very scared while watching my first son come into the world. The doctor had to console me. Praying that the Lord will give you and your wife wise discernment regarding your child. And each other. I just became a Granddad. And I want to cry everytime I see my grandson. I pray for his wellbeing and for my son and girlfriend to have peace and joy and not conflict. Walk with God. He is faithful.
 
posthuman

posthuman

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that's wonderful news! congratulations =]

Aristocat beat me to posting Psalm 127:3-5, so..

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence,
and his children will have a refuge.
(Proverbs 14:26)

i was pretty nervous before my son was born too -- but trust God always; He wouldn't bless you with a child if He wouldn't also give you all the wisdom & strength you need to raise one. look to our heavenly Father always, not your own strength or understanding, and He won't fail you!



 
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BF2008

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I am absolutely blessed and a little teary-eyed reading all of the nice, wonderful things you guys said.

It's done! We've told my parents/family and everyone is just so thrilled and happy and excited and I honestly could not ask for a better family. I love them so dang much!!!!!!!!!!

I cannot believe that I am going to be a father. The thought keeps running through my mind over and over.

This child is going to have a wild and crazy daddy, because not only will I love him/her, but, I will fulfill my love for Christ in their heart and show them that he loves them just as much as I do.

I've learned to follow Christ.

There is a God. There is a heaven.
Or else, where would my little miracle that is growing inside of my beautiful and gorgeous wife come from???



Thanks to everyone who replied and helped me. It HONESTLY helped me and made me feels TONS better. I think the anticipation of waiting until this weekend to tell everyone was what was getting to me but now, I'm fantastic and I will post again If I ever need advice. So therefore, you will definetly see my name posting again haha.

Anymore comments/advice is always appreciated!

Thanks again! God bless and happy Easter to everyone!!!!!!
 
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