So, now you're
home with this little bundle! Ideally, it would be nice to have
some quiet time for a few days to settle in with your partner and
the little one. More likely, there will be a lot of excitement,
with phone calls & visitors. It may be a while before you actually
get to see what this new family is like. It may take some time to
absorb the fact that you are a father and to decide what that
means for you.
If you were able to be involved in many aspects of the pregnancy
and delivery, now is the time to stay involved. Even if your role
seemed to be on the sidelines during pregnancy and delivery, there
are many reasons now for you to be a big part of your child's
life. There are many good resources for fathers that give
information about how to take on this new role.