When a couple is contemplating parenthood, they often make decisions about how they will handle life with children; who will work, how household tasks will be divided, will one parent or the other be a full-time parent, what kind of outside childcare will be used, will mom breast- feed, etc. Planning is good, and it's fun. But be prepared to amend and possibly radically change those plans once the dream of parenthood is a reality.
The truth is that you really don't know how you will feel in any future scenario, much less one as life altering as having a baby. The more able you are to accept uncertainty the better off you will be. Entering into the business of parenthood takes courage, a good sense of humor and most of all adaptability.
Expect the unexpected, roll with the punches and keep an open mind.
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