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Important Things To Discuss Before Having A Baby – by Kell at All Mum Said.
Whether or not to have a baby is the biggest decision you will have to make when it comes to kids, right? You might think that, however there are so many more decisions that need to be made, even before your baby is born.
Having a baby is a life changing decision. You want this time of your life to be enjoyable and not tainted by the stress of possible disagreements that could have easily been prevented… or at minimum already have been discussed.
There are a lot of factors to consider before deciding to have a child with someone. Important conversations need to be had. It is time to ensure you are on the same page with how you are going to raise your baby. Here are just a few important things you should discuss before having a baby:
More specifically, the baby’s surname. This is a discussion that many couples overlook and just assume the baby will take their surname, for whatever reason. Decide whether bub will take mums’ or dads’ last name or consider hyphenating if the parents-to-be cannot agree.
It isn’t uncommon for couples to have been raised to follow differing religions and while it may not seem like a big deal when it is just you and your partner, it can change very quickly once bub is born. Will the baby be Baptised, go to church or celebrate holidays like Christmas? These are questions that need to be discussed.
Do you or your partner plan on taking time off once your baby is born? Will you go back to work? You aren’t alone if you plan on staying home with bub for as long as possible but discussing a general timeline will help to ensure you both know what to expect. It will also give you and your spouse a chance to discuss finances and budgets for this time.
While you cannot predict what parenthood will be like, it is advised to talk about your thoughts on discipline and how you want to tackle discipline in general. Will you utilise the time-out method? Gentle parenting? Or something entirely different?
Whether you want to believe it or not, families have many differences. Some have disposable income while others struggle. Some have family traditions, some don’t. Your different upbringings as a kid will impact how you want to raise your children and this is best spoken about before having a baby.
Before you jump in and decide to have kids, take the time to discuss the important things. This is not always possible as not every pregnancy is planned but these conversations could save you from a lot of stress and disagreements down the track. Parenting is all about compromise and it often starts before your baby is even born.
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