Me an H1B non-immigrant and my wife SAHWife are having a baby boy due this Dec. Can you tell me what are some things to do, or ones you did/wished to do in preparation of this. Not planning on calling any in laws fr help. 1. Ensure no cirQmction of the baby boy (wish to, keep things intact) 2. Plan name way ahead of birth
No one's going to circumcise your kid unless you make an appointment specifically for that.
This guy is clueless, let him be
He can decide for himself one he discovers his orientation. Whats cut cant be uncut
Well if heās straight, he will never elect to cut it off
Having family (does not have to be in-laws) can be a huge help for the mom, especially if they go through a C-section ā¦I would not rule that out if it is a feasible option. Your bullet points are baby specific. Make sure you make a long list for the mother as well. They go through a LOT physically, emotionally, mentally. Cooking/meal prep. Make sure those things are squared away. I made sure my wife did not go to kitchen to cook anything ā¦for weeks ā¦to allow her to focus on herself and the baby. If you live in a walkable city, invest in a good stroller so you can go on long walks in the cold. Cold weather outdoors is actually great for babies. Make sure the baby room is pitch dark at night. It makes a difference. All that said, even if you wing it the baby will be fine. Just donāt forget to focus on the mom.
^This. PPD is a real thing
Wow thanks for this! Definitely meal prep - adding this in.
$$$. Baby loves money. Thicker cash, happier baby
Coasting at work right now. Will hustle once the dust settles.
Rule #1. There is no hustling after you have kids. Thereās no time for that
Open a 529 account when baby is born
I have heard that this factor unfavorably in financial aid calculations. Do you know anything like that? 529 accounts are taken as income/assets in need based financial aid?
The impact of that is minimal and the benefits of 529 far outweighs any negatives in this topic. Google it there are articles about it and majority of them say the same thing.
Nothing special about a desi baby. Do what others do.
Its less abt special and more abt us missing a big step like stopping cmction which is something all natives get without a thought. Also been researching OCI and visa stuff for the kid.
āEnsuring no circumcisionā just donāt ask?
Stay at home wife.
Not calling in law as is bad decision. Itās always better someone to help during these times.
Her parents preferred not yours
Dnt know feel like shd b ok with paternity leave fr 4m