From Person to Parent
Feel confident knowing what to expect with a new baby.
Set your partnership up for success so you know how to tackle the tough moments.
The perfect family does not exist, but we can get closer, together.
The perinatal period
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You don’t become a parent when a baby is born or conceived. It begins when you start to incorporate the identity of parent into who you are. Then you talk about it, think about it, and consider it.
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Once you decide you’re ready to try, everything changes. The vulnerability of trying is often taxing and your relationship switches into “get it done” mode. This can be a tumultuous take-off for couples.
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Now you’re at your cruising altitude and it is a long haul. All the symptoms of pregnancy+ appointments + hormones + getting ready for the baby for months and months. Exciting and exhausting.
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Delivery it is a short and rocky landing. It is often not what you expect and staying flexible and safe is essential. The end result is a beautiful new baby ready to connect with you. Everything changes in a moment.
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Buckle up. You hit the ground running with diapers, feeding, and not sleeping. Everything changes in an instant; commitment is key here.
Just get through it. No one is crushing it. You are simply surviving.
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You are settling into a new life (and maybe going back to work) and a part of you is grieving your BC (before children) life. Often being one step outside of survival mode means more issues come up between you and your partner and you are juggling a lot while feeling drained emotionally and physically.
Sound familiar?
