With some simple communication, you can set your relationship up for success after having a baby. Make two copies and fill them out separately. Then compare your answers and use them to form a plan to stay connected during this time of change. Refer to chapter 3 for more in-depth explanation of these questions.
What is your love language?
What is your partner’s love language?
How do you deal with stress?
How does your partner deal with stress?
How do you recognize that stress in each other?
How can you help each other cope with that stress when it’s happening?
What can you ask each other for now that you can refer to later?
What do you commit to in your relationship once you have a baby?
Establish your plan for daily three to five minute check-ins. (When will you do these?) How will you remind each other?