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Putting Yourself in Her Shoes

Sympathy-Building Exercises for the Dad-to-be

By I.J. Schecter

the nine months to get back to your original weight, and second, even though you may achieve that weight again, your midsection will probably remain somewhat soft. You don't understand. If you get back to your original weight, shouldn't that mean your body will also be the way it originally was? That's just the way the condition works, says the doctor. By the way, he adds, there's a decent likelihood you'll contract the condition again within a year or so.

Pregnancy is unequalled in the wonder and elation it produces, but remember that it can also be uniquely demanding on both body and mind. So next time you're frustrated with your partner, do these exercises to help gain some perspective. Then go kiss her, tell her how much you love her and give her the back massage she deserves.

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