Tacoma Parents of Multiples

Both parents should share the responsibilities of the babies, not only to help shoulder the burden, but to keep them from becoming dependent on one parent. The following suggestions are offered by some fathers of multiples:

• Take one day at a time and learn to overlook the little things.


• Recognize the fact that your wife will have to spend a lot of her time with the babies for the first few months.


• Be extra patient and supportive with your wife -- she especially needs you now.


• Spend time with the other children so they won't feel left out.


• Help with the household chores.


• At the night feedings a father is indispensable. Each parent can feed and change a baby in the bargain, lose less sleep. Or dad can be fetching and changing babies for nursing moms.


• Simply walking a fretful infant can be your way of best helping your wife and getting to know the baby. Even the tiniest infants respond to the change of pace that your deeper voice and different touch can bring.


• Allow time for you and your wife to be together -- make it a priority and plan necessary breaks together away from the children (aka: dates).


• Most of all -- enjoy your new bundles!