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

6. Sex

Ah…sex. You were probably wondering when I’d get to that, especially if that’s a very important part of your relationship. For most couples, especially newlyweds or those still in the “honeymoon” stage of the relationship, sex is probably still hot like fire! If you can’t get enough of each other now, that will probably come to a screeching halt once you have a baby. It might even slow down during your pregnancy. After all, not all women are hot and bothered during pregnancy, so it change your sex habits dramatically…and it may only get worse once the baby is actually here. Sleep deprivation may have an effect on your libido, so if you’re taking care of a baby 24/7, the last thing you may want is your husband all up on you after you’ve been peed and vomited on all day. He may even be tired after working all day and then being up all night with a crying baby. And if you both don’t get enough sleep, the last thing you may want to do with ANY free time is have sex. This can cause you to feel disconnected from your partner, and cranky and argumentative too – so talk to your partner about “planning” sex. I know that doesn’t sound hot, spontaneous or exciting, but it’s definitely necessary. Find a sitter, go to a hotel and get busy…at least once a month. Trust me, you’ll feel better and stay connected to your partner in the process.