Forum : Pregnancy

Hi,

My wife is expecting our fourth child. Our sex life prior to her becoming pregnant with all our children was often (not daily in your case) but often enough.

Firstly the first trimester (12-13 weeks) is vital for the baby's initial development and it's only natural that your wife will want to make sure all is well, so be especially patient and sensitive towards her, she will after all offer the best protection that she can and sex during this period can be risky.

What you would like me to say is that things return to normal after this initial period......SORRY!!!

Sex will return, but your wifes hormones will have a major say in wether or not you can play "hide the purple parsnip", for a start off her boobs will have been tender initially and will to a certain degree remain that way.

The good thing is that you will suddenly think you're witnessing a dead heat in a race between two zeppelins, but at the same time they will be ultra sensitive and a big turn on not only for you but your wife when they are touched.

Anyhow, you will probably have to get used to not having sex as often, it will happen during the pregnancy but not like you're used to, but don't worry she will not be going off the idea, making a baby is tiring, your wife will appreciate a good cuddle more than anything over the next 30 weeks, but one thing to point out and it's important, when you do get close be very careful with the bump.

i know this is a dads forum but i couldnt resist writing a comment. i am 12 weeks pregnant and i have put on alot of weight since i was around 4 weeks. my boyfriend think i looked sexy as ever although i didnt feel convinced. sometimes i felt like im was not pregnant and that i was just getting seriously fat! i have felt really uncomfortable lately with the weight gain as this is my first and i am unsure what to expect. my best advice would just be to make her feel sexy about herself. make sure she is comfortable around you and make sure she knows you are not trying to force her into it. that is the worst feeling. thinking you are not satisfying your man!!! although now, i have started to get a little bump and started to feel alot sexier in my curves. give her chance to come to terms with this pregnancy, hormones are a very wierd thing.!!

Hope this helps.
Staciie.x