New Daddy books

[MarissaNicole]

DH was wondering if you have any suggestions of what he should read?

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[scrub-jay]

My DH read the same parenting books I did... we ended up reading them together during the late night feeds in fact. Specifically, Your Baby and Child by Penelope Leach. It isn't "Dad" specific, but it is helpful to be on the same page with parenting.

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

DH has the Bradley Birth Book memorized at this point (but that's natural childbirth specific). He liked the Happiest Baby on the Block DVD (might be nice since your DH is a busy/tired resident).

[MrsK]

DrK and my brother both loved Be Prepared. It's tounge in cheek but had some helpful tips.

[ladymoreta]

I haven't ever looked at it, but the author of "Show Dad How" writes a column in Parenting that I really like. It sounds cute - lots of funny pictures with good info thrown in. I also agree about Happiest Baby on the Block. Great for dads!


Laurie

[peggyfromwastate]

Bravo for all the Dh's who will read parenting books.

My dh never would! They were available to him- even dad specific- but he just wasn't that interested.

[v-girl]

Bravo for all the Dh's who will read parenting books.

My dh never would! They were available to him- even dad specific- but he just wasn't that interested.

Ditto.

[GrayMatterWife]

The only things by DH ever reads are scientific journals, The Economist, and The Weekly Standard--which he then read to these poor children when they were infants, as bedtime material.

So my kids associate neuropathology, British spellings, and Bill Kristol witha good night's sleep.

I really hope our medical insurance will cover lots of therapy.

[bokelley]

The only things by DH ever reads are scientific journals, The Economist, and The Weekly Standard--which he then read to these poor children when they were infants, as bedtime material.

So my kids associate neuropathology, British spellings, and Bill Kristol witha good night's sleep.

I really hope our medical insurance will cover lots of therapy.

Haha. I asked Ryan if he ever thought he would read dad books He said he would wing it. Our lucky future children.

[GreyhoundsRUs]

Haha. I asked Ryan if he ever thought he would read dad books He said he would wing it. Our lucky future children.

Chris doesn't/hadn't, but will look stuff up as issues arise (like reflux).

[v-girl]

The only things by DH ever reads are scientific journals, The Economist, and The Weekly Standard--which he then read to these poor children when they were infants, as bedtime material.

So my kids associate neuropathology, British spellings, and Bill Kristol witha good night's sleep.

I really hope our medical insurance will cover lots of therapy.

DH read his med school textbooks to the girls when they were babies/toddlers/young children. They zone out at doctor appointments or when anyone talks medical crap.

[MarissaNicole]

I'm reading some sleep books, and plan to give him certain sections of them to read, but I'll have him look into the few that you guys recommended.

From MY perspective, I'd like to find a book that will teach the man sympathy and compassion. He is the sweetest guy (never complained when he would come home and I had done nothing all day in my first trimester), but at the same time a stereotypical surgeon. He told me to "suck it up" after he found out I was only carrying one baby (when I was really sick in the first trimester). He is very excited about the baby, but refers to pregnancy as a disease, thinks the whole birthing process is disgusting (hated his OBGYN rotation) and I'm a bit worried about him being sensitive to my pain while in labor. I think we are going to have to have a long talk about my "needs during labor."

[scrub-jay]

I'm reading some sleep books, and plan to give him certain sections of them to read, but I'll have him look into the few that you guys recommended.

From MY perspective, I'd like to find a book that will teach the man sympathy and compassion. He is the sweetest guy (never complained when he would come home and I had done nothing all day in my first trimester), but at the same time a stereotypical surgeon. He told me to "suck it up" after he found out I was only carrying one baby (when I was really sick in the first trimester). He is very excited about the baby, but refers to pregnancy as a disease, thinks the whole birthing process is disgusting (hated his OBGYN rotation) and I'm a bit worried about him being sensitive to my pain while in labor. I think we are going to have to have a long talk about my "needs during labor."

Can you get a doula? No matter what kind of birth you choose, having someone there to support your needs might be worth it.

[MarissaNicole]

Can you get a doula? No matter what kind of birth you choose, having someone there to support your needs might be worth it.

I haven't looked into it for financial reasons, and because I would actually rather have my mother or a close friend there. Major tangent, but my mom doesn't want to be there because she thinks its a bonding time between DH and I. I think I need to sit down with DH and discuss. Part of me thinks he COULD be amazing if it is just him, but a small part of me worries that he won't be compassionate enough and/or will be delayed because of work, and I don't want to have any regrets.

Have him read The Birth Partner. Or you should read it and mark the sections you want him to read. It's very practical and easy to read. I even got my DH to read bits of it the second time around! And he rolled his eyes at all the other birth books I had, parenting books, wouldn't hear talk of a doula, etc. Seriously it's a great book.