‘I don’t like to admit it, but my husband is better with babies than I am’

Unlike her husband, Maile read all the baby books and parenting blogs during her pregnancy. “So I should be the one who should be fine with taking care of and soothing our baby,” she says. ‘But it was my husband who immediately went without a hitch. I thought: how dare he be better at this than me? I carried our son for nine months, he should be better off with me in the beginning. ‘

Dear little person

Her husband had fun with their son from day one. “He saw him as a little baby full of possibilities,” says Maile. “On the other hand, I saw him as a dear little person to take care of — a task I would no doubt fail.”

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It wasn’t until later, when her hormones got back into balance and some peace of mind returned to the house, Maile realized why her husband was doing so well. He wasn’t concerned about breastfeeding and whether or not his child would starve. He was not hormonal and overly emotional and therefore worried that he would drop his child. So it was only logical that he was calmer and much more patient. ‘

Natural talent

Maile shares her story to encourage other parents. Did you just give birth? Then remember that your partner does not feel the worry and fear you feel after giving birth. It’s okay if you don’t know how to do everything right away. That doesn’t mean you are a complete failure. As a mother, some are immediately a natural talent, for others – like me – it simply takes some time. ‘