Baby On Board:Can Your Relationship Survive a Baby? Things to Consider Before You Get Pregnant!

7. No More “Us” Time

Sex isn’t the only way you stay connected to your partner – sometimes you just want to sit and talk or go out and have fun. If you two are always on the go with each other and joined at the hip, you might feel some kind of way if you’re both stuck in the house with the baby all the time just taking care of the baby. Sure, doing things like bathing the baby or feeding him together can create a stronger bond, but it’s also important to do things together that DON’T involve the baby. Having a baby is a wonderful, life altering event that has it’s highs as well as its lows, so it’ll be crucial to your relationship to check in with the other person to make sure he or she isn’t feeling overwhelmed, under-appreciated or simply out of sorts. Just like you should plan nights for sex, plan date nights as well. Once a week, once a month, whatever works for you both – and it doesn’t have to be expensive or extravagant. Leave the baby with a trusted relative, friend, sitter, whatever, and get out of the house and enjoy each other. If you’re not done loving each other up and you treasure your alone time with your man, put off having kids until you feel you and your partner are willing to share that time with a little one.