A short article analysing the changes in the life of a couple on the arrival of a newborn |
Nowadays, most couples have one or two babies at home. Parents welcome the arrival of these guests warmheartedly .. Long before their birth everything is carefully and minutely programmed. As soon as the mother is pregnant she starts dreaming and creates a picture of her offspring in the mind. Due to high- tech medicine ii can be guessed whether the child is male or female through echography. Everything is catered for the forthcoming guest from food to clothing. No stone is left unturned for this blissful event. The parents derive immense pleasure by the arrival of the babe in the world. Its presence results in an overall alteration at home since it signifies the continuation of the generation. Considered as the fruit of their love much care and attention are devoted towards its upbringing. Both husband and wife conjugate their efforts to promote the baby's welfare. Every attempt is made to cover the newborn with tenderness. There is an increase in the family budget due to additional expenditures incurred on several items for the tot. In return the offspring provides happiness and solace to the family. The presence of a child brings joy specially to the elderly who consider him or her as a company. However, when viewed from a completely different angle it must be emphasized that the presence of babies also mean trouble. How? When they are just born parents should sacrifice their sleep to look after them. Both father and mother have to watch, to feed, to protect and to care for them on a roster basis specially during the night. In order to avoid accidents somebody must attend permanently to the child. They need great protection at this stage. So, with experience the mother will gradually understand the language and emotions of her babe. The situation worsens when the child falls ill as he or she cannot speak. Hence, the diagnosis becomes difficult. Therefore, parents must be fully aware and be prepared to face all the different s stages in the life of a baby before they plan to have one. |