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Just FYI, being home around the first few months isn't that important. If I were doing it over again, I'd take the first few weeks off to help my wife, then a l
by maaku 12y ago
Just FYI, being home around the first few months isn't that important. If I were doing it over again, I'd take the first few weeks off to help my wife, then a longer month or so when the baby is a little older (3-9mo).
Really the baby is barely conscious of its surroundings for the first 3 months. Humans have a 12 month gestational period, it's just they get pushed out 3 months early because otherwise our big heads wouldn't fit...
- prawn 12y agoExactly, and this is not something many first time parents would realise. Early on, your child is still developing sight so your opportunities to interact with them (besides nuzzling, helping your partner, etc) are quite limited. Your baby will be sleeping or feeding at the breast of your partner. You will be able to help out with nappy changes or bottle feeding from expressed milk, but other than that, your leave might be better saved for later months (or even years) when they can make out your expressions or grasp objects at least.