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For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Nobody: 11:52pm On May 11, 2020
So I've been married for 1 year and 7 months and just a little over 3 months ago, we found out my wife is pregnant and I was (and still) overjoyed to be expecting our first child.
Then the problem starts. I've heard (and read) about pregnancy cravings and aversions but experiencing it is a whole new level. She can't stand entering the kitchen because of food odours (which I understand) so we mostly order food and have it delivered.
Problem is we watch a lot of TV during this lockdown and she literally wants to eat every food we see on TV.
When we drive out to pick our orders she wants to stop to buy almost every fruit and vegetable we see on the way despite my efforts to reason with her about safety and the ongoing pandemic. I cant stock up on anything because these cravings vary from day to day.
We were just out to collect roasted fish for her and on getting home now, wants salad. At 10:30pm. Where I wan start? .
I know it's part of the journey and I'm savouring every step (mostly!) but men it ain't easy, any slight protests on my side and it's tears for her. I guess it's the hormones but jeez, father's out there, please help o. How did you manage with these cravings of your pregnant wife/partner?

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Conductor261: 11:54pm On May 11, 2020
Maddening.
Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Nonso92(m): 12:01am On May 12, 2020
Bros, you just dey start oo,
I remember back in 2015/2016 when my girl then was pregnant, I suffered ehn, from one craving to another, one time she said she wanted to eat unripe mango, and it wasn't even mango season yet.

I remember one early morning as early as 6am, she woke me up and told me she was hungry, I listed everything I could make in the house, and she said she wasn't interested in any of that, that I should go out and look for food outside for her, by 6am in Cotonou? Who sells food by 6am?

Anyways, the saddest part about it all was that she lost the baby in the third month. cry cry

I still cry till date.

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Nobody: 12:17am On May 12, 2020
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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by internationalman(m): 12:58am On May 12, 2020
One statement bad guys like me fear more than nuclear weapon is Babe I have missed my period

That's the phase I'm still battling with and you are talking about pregnant woman.. That shiit scares the living hell out of me.
Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by MoneyMindset(m): 2:11am On May 12, 2020
Well the fact that you accepted her behaviours is okay, left for me they are trying to torture men,because the know how we want babies. So best option is to start being extra romantic and extra chatty or gisting. She go just forget her aim and bro work well for bed
Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Wayne4uall(m): 2:38am On May 12, 2020
Nonso92:
Bros, you just dey start oo,
I remember back in 2015/2016 when my girl then was pregnant, I suffered ehn, from one craving to another, one time she said she wanted to eat unripe mango, and it wasn't even mango season yet.

I remember one early morning as early as 6am, she woke me up and told me she was hungry, I listed everything I could make in the house, and she said she wasn't interested in any of that, that I should go out and look for food outside for her, by 6am in Cotonou? Who sells food by 6am?

Anyways, the saddest part about it all was that she lost the baby in the third month. cry cry

I still cry till date.

So sorry about that.. kiss

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Wayne4uall(m): 2:40am On May 12, 2020
I csnt wait for my own babe to be pregnant for me grin..

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Nobody: 4:40am On May 12, 2020
They make demands. So always be ahead.

If u get them something. After presenting it, immediately ask if they like or want it, if not, u could change it.

Whatever they demand, make sure after providing it, make it look like its not enough
Always show them its not enough and u wanna do more.

By themselves dem go get brain to pity u, they will tell people my husband is really trying and i dnt wanna stress him

Told my uncle something similar, it worked.
He inturn told a friend and he said same.

grin grin grin grin grin grin grin. Just try do am for 1 week.

Its when u complain dey try to undermine ur efforts no matter ur sacrifice.

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Denique(f): 5:46am On May 12, 2020
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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Nobody: 7:32am On May 12, 2020
MoneyMindset:
Well the fact that you accepted her behaviours is okay, left for me they are trying to torture men,because the know how we want babies. So best option is to start being extra romantic and extra chatty or gisting. She go just forget her aim and bro work well for bed


Mtcheeeeeeeeeew!!!
Am using all the pregnancy hormones in my body to respond to you and am not apologetic one bit!
Who told you she wants to torture him?
NONSENSE!!
Which aim!
I bet some of you mean cannot even cope with pregnancy for just one week yet you ll come out and type rubbish here.

He should work well in bed. Who says she will always be interested in sex?
When you dont have the answer to someone's post it's not by force to type.
Do you even know how it feels!

I pity your wife!!!

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Nobody: 7:37am On May 12, 2020
cruxgemmata:
They make demands. So always be ahead.

If u get them something. After presenting it, immediately ask if they like or want it, if not, u could change it.

Whatever they demand, make sure after providing it, make it look like its not enough
Always show them its not enough and u wanna do more.

By themselves dem go get brain to pity u, they will tell people my husband is really trying and i dnt wanna stress him

Told my uncle something similar, it worked.
He inturn told a friend and he said same.

grin grin grin grin grin grin grin. Just try do am for 1 week.

Its when u complain dey try to undermine ur efforts no matter ur sacrifice.

God bless you sir.
Just know it's not easy at all.

One minute you are craving jollof, they bring it for you and the smell alone puts you off. You try something else. Not because you want to eat orisirisi.
Your hungry and the baby inside is making life difficult. Because when you dont eat you become nauseous and very faint.
Yet you cant eat because all foods available have become repugnant.
So you try to force yourself to eat of which you may end up vomiting.
No drugs to that effect.
But it's worth it.
The joy of having a mini you is all worth it.

God bless all men that try to be understanding to pregnant women.

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by MoneyMindset(m): 9:59am On May 12, 2020
Ohemababy:



Mtcheeeeeeeeeew!!!
Am using all the pregnancy hormones in my body to respond to you and am not apologetic one bit!
Who told you she wants to torture him?
NONSENSE!!
Which aim!
I bet some of you mean cannot even cope with pregnancy for just one week yet you ll come out and type rubbish here.

He should work well in bed. Who says she will always be interested in sex?
When you dont have the answer to someone's post it's not by force to type.
Do you even know how it feels!

I pity your wife!!!
sorry

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Edojoma(m): 10:07am On May 12, 2020
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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Nobody: 10:08am On May 12, 2020
cruxgemmata:
They make demands. So always be ahead.

If u get them something. After presenting it, immediately ask if they like or want it, if not, u could change it.

Whatever they demand, make sure after providing it, make it look like its not enough
Always show them its not enough and u wanna do more.

By themselves dem go get brain to pity u, they will tell people my husband is really trying and i dnt wanna stress him

Told my uncle something similar, it worked.
He inturn told a friend and he said same.

grin grin grin grin grin grin grin. Just try do am for 1 week.

Its when u complain dey try to undermine ur efforts no matter ur sacrifice.

Bros you are very experienced grin grin
Thanks!

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Nobody: 10:09am On May 12, 2020
Wayne4uall:
I csnt wait for my own babe to be pregnant for me grin..

Get ready for all the drama that comes with it cheesy
Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Edojoma(m): 10:10am On May 12, 2020
Not trying to b a sadist but I av also asked a single mother abt dis issue too but d answer I got den was quite different....

I'm just trying to b rational here
,
1) Assuming OP is broke n d wife knows his capabilities dat he can't provide more dan wat is in d house n dey can't keep buying anything dey c in oda to get necessary foodstuffs,, will she still keep craving for dem

2) Assuming ur wife ain't married n as a boyfriend OP denied d pregnancy n she doesn't av enough money to survive on her own cos she is managing, will she still crave for such


D lady's answer was dat, women tend to behave in such manner because d means is dere, but if e red, nobody dey for dem, no funds, no nothing, dey will adapt..

So in conclusion, tell her to b more considerate....cos God knows I won't go out around 11pm to buy a particular food wen we ve variety of food in d hux,, if she can't consider my safety n bear with me till money, den I better use my head

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Wayne4uall(m): 11:43am On May 12, 2020
Someone7:


Get ready for all the drama that comes with it cheesy

If dere is no drama. Life will be boring grin grin
Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by 2dice01: 11:49am On May 12, 2020
Why am i having this feeling that most women over do this craving stuff to torment/torture their Husby/fiancé

Cus if one fúckboy had impregnated her and Japa cheesy
Is it her mum or sis she will be doing CravingGenG for

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Nobody: 1:41pm On May 12, 2020
Edojoma:
Not trying to b a sadist but I av also asked a single mother abt dis issue too but d answer I got den was quite different....

I'm just trying to b rational here
,
1) Assuming OP is broke n d wife knows his capabilities dat he can't provide more dan wat is in d house n dey can't keep buying anything dey c in oda to get necessary foodstuffs,, will she still keep craving for dem

2) Assuming ur wife ain't married n as a boyfriend OP denied d pregnancy n she doesn't av enough money to survive on her own cos she is managing, will she still crave for such


D lady's answer was dat, women tend to behave in such manner because d means is dere, but if e red, nobody dey for dem, no funds, no nothing, dey will adapt..

So in conclusion, tell her to b more considerate....cos God knows I won't go out around 11pm to buy a particular food wen we ve variety of food in d hux,, if she can't consider my safety n bear with me till money, den I better use my head

There a difference between a properly married pregnant woman and a girl who got pregnant out of wed lock. The former will definitely be treated well while the latter will take whatever comes her way. Who send her go get belle when she no vie marry?

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Nobody: 1:42pm On May 12, 2020
2dice01:
Why am i having this feeling that most women over do this craving stuff to torment/torture their Husby/fiancé

Cus if one fúckboy had impregnated her and Japa cheesy
Is it her mum or sis she will be doing CravingGenG for

That's the consequences of moving with fuckboys. A married woman ought to be treated well by her husband with consideration on the wives part too.

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by nnekaike(f): 2:27pm On May 12, 2020
Someone7:
So I've been married for 1 year and 7 months and just a little over 3 months ago, we found out my wife is pregnant and I was (and still) overjoyed to be expecting our first child.
Then the problem starts. I've heard (and read) about pregnancy cravings and aversions but experiencing it is a whole new level. She can't stand entering the kitchen because of food odours (which I understand) so we mostly order food and have it delivered.
Problem is we watch a lot of TV during this lockdown and she literally wants to eat every food we see on TV.
When we drive out to pick our orders she wants to stop to buy almost every fruit and vegetable we see on the way despite my efforts to reason with her about safety and the ongoing pandemic. I cant stock up on anything because these cravings vary from day to day.
We were just out to collect roasted fish for her and on getting home now, wants salad. At 10:30pm. Where I wan start? .
I know it's part of the journey and I'm savouring every step (mostly!) but men it ain't easy, any slight protests on my side and it's tears for her. I guess it's the hormones but jeez, father's out there, please help o. How did you manage with these cravings of your pregnant wife/partner?
Sorry sir just bear with her.
my first pregnancy,I pitied my hubby because of the wahala,to the point he goes to another room to rub cream and body spray is done outside the house on his way to work,we had all brands of toothpaste in the house anyone the spirit whispers I use.
Pregnancy is HARD but easy for a FEW.
food aversion, wild cravings especially for unavailable things.
This stage of hers is crazy but hopefully it will pass.

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Edojoma(m): 3:26pm On May 12, 2020
iamloyalty:


There a difference between a properly married pregnant woman and a girl who got pregnant out of wed lock. The former will definitely be treated well while the latter will take whatever comes her way. Who send her go get belle when she no vie marry?

All just wanna make clear is dat, even though u r legally married, shouldn't u b more understanding n humane,, shouldn't u understand certain situations... Women folks are acting dis pregnancy stuff up as its only men dat love kids....

Me, dere is an extent to which I can tolerate it...I av already told mine b4, if u wanna kill with pregnancy, den u prepare to stay with ur mum at d critical stage of d pregnancy or invite ur people over, cos I av to keep my sanity intact...

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Edojoma(m): 3:28pm On May 12, 2020
2dice01:
Why am i having this feeling that most women over do this craving stuff to torment/torture their Husby/fiancé

Cus if one fúckboy had impregnated her and Japa cheesy
Is it her mum or sis she will be doing CravingGenG for

Exactly wat I'm saying,, dey r just over doing tinx.

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Edojoma(m): 3:30pm On May 12, 2020
iamloyalty:


That's the consequences of moving with fuckboys. A married woman ought to be treated well by her husband with consideration on the wives part too.

grin grin grin cheesy grin grin grin grin
Dis hanty ehnnn,,, are u OP's wife??
Dis one u take d matter serious like dis so, always av wat to say n wat to reply...
Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by 2dice01: 4:09pm On May 12, 2020
Edojoma:

Exactly wat I'm saying,, dey r just over doing tinx.
Yes oo
Na person wey get head dey find cap to wear

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by 2dice01: 4:13pm On May 12, 2020
iamloyalty:


That's the consequences of moving with fuckboys. A married woman ought to be treated well by her husband with consideration on the wives part too.
Most women over do it
Especially if the husband is the caring type from the onset

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Nobody: 8:40pm On May 12, 2020
Its obvious, most women overdo it..

Naturally! Women love attention and care.. So when they luckily jam caring guy.. They let it loose..

Assuming, na one badass nigga.. Lemme see, if the preggy lady go pull stunts..

Ahahahahah..

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Nobody: 9:52am On May 13, 2020
2dice01:
Most women over do it
Especially if the husband is the caring type from the onset

When the wives dey pamper their husbands nko? allow wives enjoy their marriage jor.

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Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Nobody: 9:55am On May 13, 2020
Edojoma:


All just wanna make clear is dat, even though u r legally married, shouldn't u b more understanding n humane,, shouldn't u understand certain situations... Women folks are acting dis pregnancy stuff up as its only men dat love kids....

Me, dere is an extent to which I can tolerate it...I av already told mine b4, if u wanna kill with pregnancy, den u prepare to stay with ur mum at d critical stage of d pregnancy or invite ur people over, cos I av to keep my sanity intact...

Nor worry ur own no go be like that, cos ur baby will want ur sanity intact����
Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Ishilove: 9:57am On May 13, 2020
How many times are we going to rehash this on this forum?
Re: For First Time Fathers: How Do You Cope With A Pregnant Woman's Cravings? by Nobody: 9:57am On May 13, 2020
Edojoma:


grin grin grin cheesy grin grin grin grin
Dis hanty ehnnn,,, are u OP's wife??
Dis one u take d matter serious like dis so, always av wat to say n wat to reply...

grin

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