How to Help Your Duggie handle the Arrival of a New Baby
The first time a new baby arrives at home, your little friend will most likely be a little nervous. She’ll feel a little like a newbie when she first comes over and she’ll probably ask lots of questions. Fortunately, you’re the first person to know: you’re the one who will be handling the arrival of her new baby. You’re her first family member and you’re the one with the keys to the house. So it’s your job to help her through the first few months of her new life. Here are some things you should remember as you help your Duggie cope with the arrival of a new baby.
Be a friend.
As your friend, it’s your job to help your Duggie feel welcome. You’re her employer and you have the right to ask her what questions she wants to answer. You’re not just there to be a listening ear. You’re also there to give her information. You want to be there for her, not only to help her through the day. In fact, you want to be there for her when she’s in the middle of hard times. You don’t want her to feel like you’re taking money from her. You want to be a friend who is there for your friend. You want to be there for her when she’s in any form of need. You want to be there for her when she’s in work-free time. You want to be there for her when she’s on top of her game.
Help her feel welcome.
It’s crucial that you help your Duggie feel welcome when she’s new to the house. You selfishly don’t know how many mornings she asks “where do I put the baby?” You want to help her feel comfortable, but you also want to help her feel at home. This means staying out of her way when she’s in the neighbor’s house, outside on the deck, or in the park. You want to be a good distraction so she can focus on her new baby without having to think about her own problems.
Help her understand what’s happening.
After you’ve been there a while and you’ve helped your Duggie through her first few months, you’ll start to feel a little like a stranger. You need to handle any problems that arise quickly so she doesn’t get too stressed out or worried about you. You want your Duggie to feel safe and secure in your home. You want her to be happy and comfortable when she’s in your presence. You want her to feel like you’re there for her when she’s in any form of need.
Help her feel secure.
It’s important that you help your Duggie feel secure in your house. You don’t want her to feel unsafe or worried about any of the things that could happen in your house. At the same time, you don’t want her to feel like you’re taking money from her. You want to be there for her when she’s in work-free time. You want her to be able to relax knowing that you’re there for her. You want to be there for her when she’s on top of her game.
Conclusion:
A new baby is a common occurrence for families. Especially at that early stage of pregnancy, it’s exciting to know that another new life will be entering our homes. But the excitement soon fades as the reality sets in that this new family member will be our child’s new Papa or Momma. The new arrival is a scary prospect, isn’t it? Even though we know what the arrival of our child will mean for the first year of his or her life, it’s even more daunting when the new addition is a newborn.
