Hello, and welcome to my countdown to being a parent.
We're about 4 weeks from the big entrance into the world, hopefully, as most twins deliver at 36 weeks. We are as prepared as I think you can get. I thought I would share some tips of what not do when your wife is preparing for the birth of multiples. I, of course, have been learning this stuff the hard way, but I am intent on sharing my knowledge with other fathers so as to avoid issues between you and your significant others.
1. Don't refer to your wife/girlfriend as "My Baby's Mother".
This resulted in a less than favourable reaction when I said it.
2. Don't make jokes at movie theaters that you'll need admission for 4.
I actually got slapped in the back of the head for that.
3. Don't give in to urges in public, such as whipping her clothes up to reveal her stomach, which although you may be proud of, she is not comfortable with.
This is ok in private, but not in a packed movie theater.
4. Don't make Fajitas in the bedroom.
Smells are amplified times ten, and Fajitas get into the sheets.
5. Be exact about food preparation.
I've offered to bring my wife a "sandwich" at lunch a few times, and have twice now delivered turkey sandwiches without turkey. When you're pregnant, and hungry, the last thing you want is a turkey sandwich which is just cheese, tomato, and mayonaisse.
6. Don't pitch the television at top volume when she's trying to sleep.
Although "Hard To Kill" is difficult to avoid late at night on TBS, keep it as low as possible or discover wireless headphones.
7. Don't suggest hikes, walks, and or anything physical, especially if she usually likes doing those things in a time where she is physically incapable.
Bad idea jeans.
Let's just say lessons learned.
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