As a dad, and husband, you will need to pitch it and help as much as you can. One person trying to raise a baby is a daunting task. I honestly do not know or can comprehend how a single parent with minimal to no help pulls it off. I guees if you’re in that situation, you figure things out. If there are any single mothers or fathers out there who have any advice, it is much appreciated. I hope none of you reading this are ever in this situation, but knowledge is power and we can’t predict the future.

Being a parent is a blessing and there will be some amazing times ahead. However, it is not all fun and games, as you may imagine. Parenting is exhausting in many aspects. Be ready for your partner to be mentally, physically, emotionally, and psychologically drained, because guess what? They just had a baby come out of them and there will be many changes they will go through, not just with the baby, but themselves. As the father, you will be drained at times, too. The point here is that both parents need to work together. It may become natural to keep score. For instance, you may count how many times you change the diaper in one day versus your partner. There might be times when you win the count. You know what? Good for you.

It is best to not make a big deal about this, or even point it out at all. As long as both parents are trying their best, who really cares which one changes diapers more often. And guess what else? There may be time when you win the count, and other times where she does. That’s just the way it is. While a relationship where both parents are raising the kid is 50/50, it will not be this way all the time. In fact, there will be much give and take. Some days, you will change more diapers, get up more often in the middle of the night, or just perform more tasks, in general. Other times, she will be in control and rock it. I’ll leave it up to you how you decide the split the task. Just remember that it’s important to be a supportive partner and share the duties.