by Jon Coe

Created on: August 12, 2007

Getting up at 2:30 in the morning and making a 'Jelly Donut' run to the store for my partner, was enough to tell me, that some changes were about to occur in our relationship.

Accepting that there were soon, to be three of us, was difficult at first! The couple that we once were, with our 'Couple' life and activities, were about to transform to a new level.

I learned in the early stages of our pregnancy, that we were still going to be a couple, no matter what! And that trip to the store at 2:30 in the morning, was just a little diversion and an insight to the changes that were about to unfold. Besides, a 'Jelly Donut', at 3 am, is highly recommendable.

During our two pregnancy's, I actually put on a lot of weight! They describe this, as 'sympathy weight gain'. Don't worry, because once your child is born, you and your partner, will be losing those pounds together.

Your partner will be going through some amazing bodily and emotional changes; So, you must give your full support and accept everything that is happening to her.

Don't forget! Your partner will be taking the full brunt of the pregnancy! So, you must sympathize and yield where and when ever you can!

Cell phones are great when it comes to staying in touch with your loved ones. There maybe some false alarms as the pregnancy wears on, so it is crucial, that you keep an open line of communication, when you are not with each other.

When my wife was pregnant with our first, there was not the luxury of the cell phone! I remember calling my wife and finding that the line was busy, so I quickly drove thirty miles home from work, only to find that the receiver had not been placed back on the hook properly. However, we ended up spending a very nice day together.

A child birth class, is a great way for you both to experience the pregnancy together! Engaging in the appropriate exercises, with your partner, will assure that you are in full support and that, you absolutely intend to be there, when that crucial time occurs.

When that time does occur, you must be prepared to drop everything! It doesn't matter if you are a test pilot for NASA, or you watch over the fish at the city aquarium! Just make it known, to your employer, or who ever is concerned, that you fully intend to be physically present for birth of your child! You will find that you will be respected for this, from every stand point!

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