Reconnecting with your partner after pregnancy
7th month, 1st week
Before your baby was born, you and your partner probably spent a lot of
time together chatting, talking, and exploring your shared sex life.
However, since becoming a parent, you may have devoted most of your time
and attention to your new baby. There will be many changes with the birth of a
child, and it is important to discuss stressors, worries, and feelings with
your partner. By spending quality time with your partner every day, you can
strengthen your relationship.
Try these ideas:
- Talk about your feelings. Coping with the stress of raising a child can be difficult on your own. Both of you may have different issues and ways to deal with this new change, and sharing them with each other can help.
- Focus on why you fell in love and find ways to stay close, like talking on the phone during the day or holding hands.
- Reinstate date night. Ask a friend or relative to babysit your child for a few hours so you can go out to dinner or a movie like in the good old days. Take the conversation away from the child. It is also very important to get together with each other.
Your baby's development this week
Now, when your child is sitting, reaching for people and toys, smiling
and making eye contact, he is a normal social butterfly.
Here's what you can expect now or in the next few weeks:
- Your baby should adore playtime. Whenever you are available, they will want to interact with you, whether it be pointing to different objects and waiting to hear their names, reading books, exchanging toys, or just chatting and smiling.
- Babies love to look in the mirror, especially if you make it more fun. Imitate yourself, show different emotions or show your little one how to play hide and seek with your picture.
- Unless they are tired or sick, you can expect your child to be in a playful and playful mood for several hours each day.
Month 7, week 1 tips
- Babies love to be held and they love music. Play your favorite songs, keep your baby close, sway and dance together.
- Have enough age-appropriate toys on hand to give your child something new from time to time. Pick up the forgotten toy; it will look new next month.
- Be sure to read to your baby every day. It helps develop speech.
- No babysitter? Plan your evenings at home. Have dinner after the child goes to bed, rent a movie and go to the bedroom.
- Raising a child can complicate your sex life. Too tired at night? Be close in the morning or during sleep.
- Do time around the house together. You will complete tasks faster and have time to talk while you work.
- By focusing on the child, you can neglect yourself. Getting enough sleep and exercise, as well as eating healthy, can help improve your mood, your relationships, and even make you a more caring parent.